Documented Fall 1996 Chanel Black Felt Half Cap w High Feather Detailing designer-annacat Using silk chiffon for both

Using silk chiffon for both the top layer and the cape that floats over the dress is what gives the piece its light and airy feel

The waist nips in with a series of pretty curved seams and is highlighted there by a silk satin rosette set to one side

The cut through the body is very generous and it is not meant to be fitted

This same fabric as been used all around the hem where it has been used in a single layer with no lining backing it

A stunning silk kimono made of a silk that has a stylized flower and leaf design woven directly into it

Documented Fall 1996 Chanel Black Felt Half Cap w High Feather Detailing designer-annacat Using silk chiffon for bothThis Chanel hat is from the Fall of 1996 and it is gorgeous. I found a editorial shot of Stella Tenant wearing a version of it that was shot by Karl himself. The hat is so dramatic and easy to wear. It is meant to sit lightly on the top of the head and then you can play with which direction you want the feathers to face. It can be worn with the feathers towards the front, either side, or to the back and sit as high or low as you want. This gives it so