Iconic Fall 2000 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Black Silk Tulle Ruffle Evening Coat designer-john-anthony My client Katherine

My client Katherine

Note that there are some very faint marks in a couple of the dots around the waist

It is a masterpiece and showcases his extraordinary approach to the female form and his tendency to made living sculptures out of his models

Chantilly lace originated and was created in France and is renowned for its fine delicate weave

almost raw silk feeling silk and it has been customs screened with a beautiful floral design in soft muted raspberries and pinks on a black backdrop

Iconic Fall 2000 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Black Silk Tulle Ruffle Evening Coat designer-john-anthony My client KatherineThis is the twin of the piece that walked the runway for the Fall 2000. I have, and have had, several Couture pieces from this collection now from the same client and she often ordered her pieces in a different colours from the runway but for this one she did stay true to the runway vision. The jacket is incredibly beautiful and so perfectly and sharply tailored. True Haute Couture pieces by Chanel are an extraordinary find as they are so very rare