1990s Black Cashmere & Silk Knit Chanel Shell Top designer-sybil-connolly The base of the dress

The base of the dress is a knit that has had ever square inch completely covered by hand

Here we are lucky enough to have both the belt and the spectacular dress that it was made for

The colors are bright and vibrant and it is quintessentially Cartier

The curved seaming at the front acts as the dress's embellishment

The result was a tour de force of innovation and simplicity

1990s Black Cashmere & Silk Knit Chanel Shell Top designer-sybil-connolly The base of the dressThis fantastic little Chanel shell top will never go out of style and is a wonderful staple piece to add to any wardrobe. It is made of the finest cashmere and silk blend and is of the quality one expects from Chanel. I love the textured stripe that is woven into the knit and runs down the front, adding a little bit of visual interest to the black knit. At the back of the turtleneck runs a row of metal buttons, each in the shape of the famous Chanel