First RTW Collection Fall 1983 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Caped Bo – Shrimpton Couture

Fall 1983 marked the first fall ready-to-wear collection that Karl did for the label. So any piece from this first year is now a part of fashion history. This first year was instrumental to what Chanel was to become as a brand. He pulled inspiration from the twenties and thirties, something he continued to do throughout his career, and mixed it with that classic Chanel feel. He said at the time 'Even if she never did it this way, it’s very Chanel, no?'. We were very excited to find the reference shot included here that has a variation of this dress made in a black lace. Documentation on these early collections is rare. It is absolutely gorgeous in person This Chanel dress is so good. It is also a rare piece from Karl's first year at Chanel which adds to its

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