1970s Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Bead, Sequin & Embroidered Silk Jacket Labeled and Designer It crosses in the front

It crosses in the front and snaps into place while sitting just above the hip

Bust: stretches 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam

Simple lines are offset by the vibrant color and that amazing belt

documented book piece that appears in the book "The Art of Zandra Rhodes" from the collection inspired by her trip to Mexico this piece is entitled "Mexican Fan" I that book she says that the "'Mexican Fan' print was an explosive version of the 'Mexican Sombrero' embroidery developed into two fan shapes across the width of the fabric

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Bead, Sequin & Embroidered Silk Jacket Labeled and Designer It crosses in the frontThis little embroidered and beaded silk jacket from the Chanel Couture Atelier is absolutely divine and a once in a lifetime find. In all of my years of having some of the finest pieces of vintage couture pass through my hands I can easily say that this is one of the most magical pieces that I have had. Haute Couture is the very pinnacle of the fashion experience and I would hazard to say that vintage versions are even a little more special then