Beach ensemble
Designer
Christian Lacroix
(born 1951)
1990
Multicolor nylon / spandex, silk chiffon, metallic synthetic straw, plastic, metallic leather and gold metal
Museum purchase
Object numberP90.59.1
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.
DescriptionBeach set: chartreuse, yellow, green, orange, pink and purple halter maillot swimsuit 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 swirlCollections
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