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Woman's dress
Designed by: Karl Lagerfeld (German (active in France), 1933–2019)
Designed for: House of Chanel (French, founded 1909)
Designed for: House of Chanel (French, founded 1909)
French
1980s
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (chiffon), gold-colored metal accessories
Dimensions
Center back: 130.8 cm (51 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Marlene Persky
Accession Number2007.292
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCream chiffon drop waist sleeveless pleated dress with gold belt at waist with Chanel logo and 2 pockets on the chest with gold buttons.
ProvenanceDonor purchased from the auction house Skinner, Inc. of Boston, MA in the 1980s; Gift to MFA March 21, 2007
CopyrightReproduced with permission.