Vintage Chanel Gold Byzantine Belt - felt。Rare CHANEL 1996 Maison Gripoix Gold tone Byzantine Mesh Belt Runway Vintage XXS (international size) Maison Gripoix hand poured each individual glass cabochon into custom-twisted wire molds. This specific design was heavily featured in Fall 1996 ad campaigns and top fashion magazine and worn by iconic era supermodels. Up for sale is an incredibly rare, highly collectible piece of fashion history: an authentic Chanel Fall 1996 multi-strand gold-plated mesh belt featuring breathtaking poured glass by the legendary French atelier Maison Gripoix.Chanel 1996 date code on clasp see picture. Designed during Karl Lagerfeld\'s golden era, Vibrant shining gold plated chunky extra wide multi strand maison byzantine style flower design metal woven chain Gripoix candy like multi color green purple red blue amber color man made gem crystal glass stone. This archival collector\'s piece is in remarkable shape and has been beautifully preserved. To the naked eye, it looks spectacular. This is a true museum-quality investment piece that will only continue to appreciate in value. Don\'t miss the chance to add this legendary Chanel beauty to your collection! Please Note: As is standard for high-end vintage costume jewelry, this piece is gold-plated with hand-poured glass stones (not solid gold or precious gems). Because it is a handmade, vintage item, there may be minor, inevitable signs of time such as faint micro-scratches or very light tarnish upon close inspecti XXS International size.