Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-balmain The bodice is cut high

The bodice is cut high with a demure slightly scooped neck

Around the hip it is is seamed in little 1

As it nears the hem the caftan widens out slightly for a nice fullness

You could easily belt and cinch in the waist for more shape

Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-balmain The bodice is cut highWithout a doubt this is truly an exceptional piece of vintage Chanel and a rare find. It is a wonderful example of the work that the house of Chanel was creating during this time period. This would have been from right before Karl joined Chanel in an official capacity in 1982, however, in the couple of years proceeding his appointment as Creative Director, Karl was doing freelance work with them so you can still see his influence. The first Chanel