Black Silk Crepe Maxi Dress White Grid Pattern

1990s · 1970s · French

A floor-length black silk crepe dress featuring a distinctive white geometric grid pattern throughout. The garment has a high neckline with white collar detail and long fitted sleeves that extend to the wrists. The silhouette follows a straight, column-like shape that skims the body without excessive fitting, characteristic of mid-1970s minimalist elegance. The white linear pattern creates a regular grid or plaid motif against the black ground, executed with precise geometric spacing. The dress appears to close at the back and maintains a sophisticated, understated aesthetic typical of Chanel's approach to evening wear during this period, emphasizing clean lines and graphic contrast over embellishment.