1970s Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Bead, Sequin & Embroidered Silk Jacket Labeled and Designer documented book piece that appears

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

Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam

A wide silk satin sash circles the waist and nips it in

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

1959 La Poursuite by Jean-Louis Clerc features a stunning fox hunt scene

1970s Chanel Haute Couture Lesage Bead, Sequin & Embroidered Silk Jacket Labeled and Designer documented book piece that appearsThis 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