CHANEL X Karl Lagerfeld - Fall/Winter 1996-1997 Haute Coutur - Lot 85

CHANEL X Karl Lagerfeld - Fall/Winter 1996-1997 Haute Couture Collection - n°52 - Atelier Mr. Paquito n°4-52 - Runway model - Exceptional long evening coat in silk chiffon with smoks effect, embroidered with color-lustered Marabout feathers. (Missing claw). Bolduc d'atelier. Bibliography: Model worn by Linda Evangelista during the fashion show. The bolduc mentions "Mr Paquito", i.e. Paquito Sala. Paquito Sala worked for Pierre Balmain until his death in 1982, and it was there that Karl Lagerfeld met him. Upon his arrival at Chanel in 1983, the newly appointed Artistic Director recruited Paquito Sala for his incredible tailoring skills. He was directly appointed head of Atelier Tailleur.