Fall 1973 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Black Silk Dress w Gold Beaded Bodice designer-philip-hulitar It closes with the fur

It closes with the fur hooks down the front

The panel where the flower is set snaps into place with hand covered silk covered snaps

I love the bow trompe l'oeil effect at the neckline and the there is a pretty rhinestone detailing across the front

The innermost layer is a silk twill that takes colour exceptionally well

It is a joy to look at from every angle and it combines sexy with that girl-next-door innocence feel perfectly

Fall 1973 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Black Silk Dress w Gold Beaded Bodice designer-philip-hulitar It closes with the furThe beading technique used on this dress is distinctive and it led me to a dress from this the Fall 1974 collection that uses the same beading technique. That one was photoed by Guy Bourdin for Vogue that season. And a twin of of that dress was auctioned off at Sotherby's with the final hammer reaching 3000 euros. Examples of Karl's work during this time period are held in museums around the world and are rare finds. This is an important piece of