The one and only. The 1991 CHANEL chain fringe belt made famous by countless ads, runway images and the iconic Linda Evangelista photo shot by Karl Lagerfeld. History was in the making and accessorizing took a new turn in the dawn of the 1990s with the Kaiser at the helm. "Take yards of metal chains and belts and wear them day to night" enthused Karl Lagerfeld when describing the memorable runway show replete with new hiphop interpretations CHANEL. 36 shining gold plated chain "fringes" are the finest example of opulent decadence. Sashaying with metallic glamour they form a Golden Goddess skirt. Throughout the eighties and early nineties, Lagerfeld and Victoire de Castellane embraced hip hop street style fashion, jewels and leather. In accessories, the belts, were on repeat and reinvented season after season, and this one is the maximalist version. The combination of black lambskin leather and gilt metal chain epitomizes the highest caliber of Parisian glamour from the late eighties and early nineties. This timeless piece of fashion history is consistently featured in editorials, music videos and print.
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Collection: 1991 Autumn Winter
- Dimensions: Belt Length with Buckle: 33 inches (83.82 cm) Belt Strap Length end to end: 32.75 inches (83.18 cm) Chain Drop from top of belt 13 inches (33.28 cm) Buckle: 2.8 x 2.2 inches (7.11 x 5.59 cm) Double-Sided Medallion Coin Charm Dangle 3.75 inch drop (9.52 inches)
- Bibliography: "CHANEL Catwalk", Patrick Mauries, Yale University Press, page 131 on Karen Mulder and Helena Christensen, page 132 on Helena Christensen. "CHANEL The Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns", Patrick Mauries, Abrahms, page 99 on Linda Evangelista. Fashion sightings: Rihanna, "Pour it Up" video.
- Signature: Brand stamp on the Inside “CHANEL PARIS MADE IN FRANCE”
- Lambskin Leather, Gilt Chain, Adjustable Buckle
- 100% Authentic CHANEL
- Made in France
- Excellent Vintage Condition
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