Cruise 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Boucle Suit w Loop Wool Edging designer-versace These are then hand placed

These are then hand placed around the neckline so they form a wonderful 3D effect

What is really extraordinary is the ombre dye that makes the dress go from a pale pale mint at the shoulders to† deep meadow green as it nears the hem

I love the combination of the soft grey cashmere bodice that tops a voluminous silk taffeta skirt

' I have two vintage ones from the 1980s today and each is very special and unique

This allows the black to peek through and the gold really highlights the pattern in the fabric

Cruise 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Boucle Suit w Loop Wool Edging designer-versace These are then hand placedThere is very little information of the cruise collections from the early 2000s but I do know that this came from the estate of a woman who shopped a lot at Chanel. Her things were stunning and she took immaculate care of them. The other Chanel suit I have at the moment is also from her estate (find that one here). She was not a size 0 and it is nice to find some Chanel pieces that are a slightly larger size when so many that I see are usually very