P90.59.1

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Sporting Life_25 Left to right P92.42.20 (swimsuit), 82.153.59 (bikini), 83.91.2 (black cut out suit), 82.153.57 (criss cross swimsuit), 93.159.67 (black and white swimsuit), P91.56.13 (cap and bag case), 90.89.1 (orange and red swimsuit), 90.62.1 (purple and yellow swimsuit), 93.56.3 (tie dye swimsuit), 85.96.9 (tank suit), 90.35.1 (bikini), 2000.42.1 (shoes case), P90.59.1 (ensemble with hat), 76.69.6 (black ensemble hidden), 2006.36.1 (black jacket ensemble), 94.126.1 (pink dress), 95.73.7 (top and shorts hidden), 2011.12.1 (unitard swimsuit)

Sporting Life_28 Left to right 90.35.1 (bikini), 2000.42.1 (shoes case), P90.59.1 (ensemble with hat), 76.69.6 (black ensemble hidden), 2006.36.1 (black jacket ensemble), 94.126.1 (pink dress), 95.73.7 (top and shorts hidden), 2011.12.1 (unitard swimsuit)

Object: Beach ensemble

Designer: Christian Lacroix (born 1951)

Date: 1990

Medium: Multicolor nylon/spandex, silk chiffon, metallic synthetic straw, plastic, metallic leather and gold metal

Country: France

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: P90.59.1

DescriptionBeach set: chartreuse, yellow, green, orange, pink and purple halter maillot of stretch nylon/elastane, printed with flowers and fantasy figures; drawstring neck; rouleau cord strung with 10 graduated goldtone metal teeth at back neck; high cut leg. Coordinating silk chiffon scarf printed with flowers and figures. Gold metallic lampshade sun hat plaited to simulate straw. High heeled sling back T-strap sandals with rounded toe; four narrow straps across instep/ankle strap buckle closure. Yellow plastic trapezoidal sunglasses with goldtone metallic swirl

Label Text:Attached to this whimsically printed maillot swimsuit is a collar of gold “teeth,” an example of Christian Lacroix’s fondness for unexpected combinations. The oversize sun hat, sunglasses, and high heels complete an extravagant beachwear ensemble designed more for poolside lounging—and spectacle—than swimming.

In Collection(s)

1990s

Exhibitions:

Sporting Life
The Couture Accessory