• This is an incredible Christian Lacroix dress whose tag dates it to 1997.
• The dress would have been made under the creative direction of Christian Lacroix. 
• This has all the wonderful detailing that you want to see in a Lacroix piece.
• The dress is made out of a black silk that has a very slight texture to it. Onto this are black velvet details along with netting adorned with rhinestones.
• The front sweeps up to the neck and an attached velvet strap wraps around the neck and hooks into place. A little bow sits on the very top of the neck. I love how the top angles down on the sides. It curves down and around to the back and this leaves your entire upper back bare and exposed.
• There are little insets of velvet that follow the curve of the top and these wrap around to create added detail at the back of the waist. Each side has a lace edging that has tiny little rhinestones and faceted black beads fused onto the lace.
• The waist seam at the front is cut on a pretty upwards curve and there is a second bow set at the centre of the waist. A lace peplum has been added to follow the curve of the waist seam and this wraps all the way down and around to the back. Onto the lace are more rhinestones and faceted beads and here they are a greater variety of sizes. I love this detail so much.
• The skirt falls to the floor and gently widens out to the hem. Running up the back is a inset of lace. This gives the back extra fullness and a pretty detail. It is cut slightly longer than the front hem so you get this bit of a sweeping feel behind you. There is an inner layer of silk inside the ski skirt so while the lace has a touch of transparency, it feels safe to wear because of the inner lining.
• The dress is fully lined and closes with a hidden set back zipper. The strap at the neck hooks to close
• Tagged a vintage Lacroix 44
• Excellent condition

Bust: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 54" from neck to front hem, 59" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD5164

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