Ensemble
Brand
Christian Lacroix
(French, founded 1987)
Designer
Christian Lacroix
(born 1951)
Spring 1991
Silk and cotton blend, lace, silk faille, metal, glass and wood beads, sequins, bugle and seed beads, raffia, silk ribbon and tape, silk thread and cord
Gift of Anonymous
Object number2014.63.2
Audacious aesthetics characterize this embellished couture ensemble. According to Valerie Steele, Lacroix was not simply a designer of opulent clothes, he was also a witty iconoclast unafraid to go over the top. “I believe in maximalism,” proclaimed Lacroix. “Minimalism has never had a place for couture clients.”
DescriptionYellow / green ensemble; jacket, dress and belt; chartreuse tan and white check jacket in silk and cotton blend beaded and embroidered overall in a multicolor floral design, chartreuse silk faille at collar and peplum with white re-embroidered lace appliqued panels at lapels and peplum; coordinating chartreuse silk faille sleeveless dress with seamed fitted waist and knee length flared skirt, matching shaped belt with fabric covered buckle closureExhibitions