In response to last week's letter "Chanel in the city", (Hampshire Chronicle, September 21) I can shed some light on it.

The shop was Chanel, having many branches over the country. I worked there at the age of 16 in 1962, as a window dresser, each day changing three windows, and then making props for the following day. 

Having a junior to assist. The windows were splendid, the backdrop was mirrored tiles with a black glass floor.

Often going to Knightsbridge for new updates and techniques staying in a flat near Harrods, which was exciting. 

Moving on to Cresta's in The Square which was very upmarket.

Having again the position as window dresser. The clientele were treated like royalty, a silver tray of coffee or tea was provided. A selection of cocktail and evening dresses or day clothes were provided. 

This was haute couture dressing at its finest. As Penny Clamp said - ordinary mortals did not normally enter. How times have changed.

Valerie Wartnaby,
Lovedon Lane,
Kings Worthy,
Winchester 

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