1960s Rayne Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag thea_porter flounce hem

flounce hem

The gathered skirt reaches to the floor

Its quite sheer so you could wear over a pale slip or just with beautiful underwear if you dare

Unlabelled but a well-made couture piece from the period

Pieces from early Chanel collections are rare to market and this has merit in any Chanel collector’s archive

1960s Rayne Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag thea_porter flounce hemThis elegant late 1960s Rayne trapeze shape bag is crafted from patent black leather but such is the timeless design it could conceivably be a little later. It has an unusual structure where the two sides are curved at the top and cross each other. They are detailed with a beige and black striped braid along the top edge. In the middle sits a polished gold tone clasp. The bag has a patent leather top handle and inside, is lined with matte black