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Designer: Christian Lacroix

born 1951

Brand: Jean Patou

French, founded 1912

Medium: Pink silk and magenta satin
Date: 1986
Country: France
Credit: Museum purchase
During the 1980s, fashion shows developed from intimate gatherings for press and clients into runway extravaganzas. Fashion became more eye-catching: wide shoulders, vibrant colors, asymmetry, and colorful accessories predominated.
Object Number: P87.24.1
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