Chanel Couture--The Brocade Dress

[@nikolaskoulountis6200]

Thanks for sharing Claire. As usually I always learn something new from every garment that you show us! Always amazing to see these real works of labour where no no construction detail is spared to get the beautiful look and fit which makes HC what it is....

[@joangibson859]

The back zipper method reminded me of a James Galanos Vogue Americana pattern 1888 I made in 1968 using a heavy bottle green knit. The directions had you allow the end of the long zipper to hang down inside the dress. That is when I learned that couture designers achieved their looks/ends by any means possible.

[@claireshaeffer7616]

Many of their secrets are so easy, but they really make a difference.

[@janehoworth7092]

This video is very interesting and informative. Thank you for posting. I learnt from seeing and hearing about the inside of the garment

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo much for sharing!❤️

[@trudi1962]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@Jason-o5s]

Cheer~~~a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically with gold or silver thread.😊

[@presentappeal7037]

Thanks for sharing.

[@blktauna]

Thank you!

[@claireshaeffer7616]

You're welcome!

[@ellenfrazer7581]

🌞🌞🌞

[@claireshaeffer7616]

There is a suit like this in the cocktail section of the Chanel exhibit in London.

[@evaldasaugustinaskancelski6387]

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!