2000 Christian Lacroix Couture Purple Textured Skirt Suit courreges_maxi_dress This dress had some room

This dress had some room to spare on her

and is beautifully embellished with pearlescent and rocaille beads in a simple design reminiscent of flowers or shells

it is printed with a vibrant abstract print in amethyst

it is collarless with short sleeves and is designed to be worn open

The body has an empire silhouette and an open tunic neckline

2000 Christian Lacroix Couture Purple Textured Skirt Suit courreges_maxi_dress This dress had some roomThis rare ensemble was created for Fall 2000 by French couturier Christian Lacroix. It comprises a button up jacket and an ankle length skirt. A dress in the same fabric and with the same detailing walked the runway as look 35 64 for the brands Fall 2000 runway show. Both pieces are tailored from a textured silk wool blend in magenta purple with all over embroidery of what appears up close to be erratic, jumping and zig zagging lines but, from afar,