1930s Black Chiffon Applique Bodice and Lace Dress Roberto_cavalli prior to the well documented

prior to the well documented pieces designed when Victoire de Castellane joined Chanel after the arrival of Karl Lagerfeld

LENGTH - 14

With some stretch in the bust this would suit a range of sizes up to US size 8-10

The dress does up at the back with the original

1930s Black Chiffon Applique Bodice and Lace Dress Roberto_cavalli prior to the well documentedThis beautiful black lace slip dress was made in the 1930s. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when theyre in such rare excellent condition and a generous size. It is tailored from sheer silk chiffon at the top, detailed with appliqud chiffon petals forming flower shapes. The skirt is tailored from inky black lace formed of organic spiralling shapes and attaches to the chiffon at the top with an off kilter hem which follows the