1986 Chanel Blue White Breton Striped Knit Dress Strapless_Ballgown and you notice that the

and you notice that the beadwork forms a pattern that recalls reptile scales

WAIST - 74 in

The designer's name is no longer in the dress but it is an American made piece for a high-end department store with the ILGWU label used between 1964 and 1973

the fabric is a soft

Bust - 46 in

1986 Chanel Blue White Breton Striped Knit Dress Strapless_Ballgown and you notice that theThis knitted daytime tunic dress by Chanel dates back to 1986. We believe it was created as part of the Spring 1986 collection, which featured striped Breton knits throughout. Karl Lagerfelds muse Ins de La Fressange the first model to sign an exclusive contract with Chanel was photographed wearing a very similar style during a photoshoot in 1986. The dress is woven from a soft and lightweight cotton patterned with white and dark blue stripes. It has