1997 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Runway Blue Lace Dress and Jacket dior_style Tagged an Italian size 42

Tagged an Italian size 42

made to order from a high end department store and would be perfect as wedding attire today

This is a wonderful example of Janice Wainwright's early work which is highly sort after by collectors and museums alike

This piece is dramatic

From the empire line of the bust

1997 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Runway Blue Lace Dress and Jacket dior_style Tagged an Italian size 42This rare, haute couture ensemble was made by Christian Lacroix and walked the runway as part of the labels magnificent Spring 1997 Couture runway show, paired with a headpiece and parasol. It comprises a strappy knee length dress and coordinating jacket. The jacket is tailored from shot silk in an elegant champagne hue. It has an open collar and a curved front which reveals a panel of champagne voile appliqud with lace and ribbon work in champagne,