1990s Christian Lacroix Fitted Dress in a Deep Burgundy & Gold Metallic Knit designer-christian-lacroix Then the original tie belt

Then the original tie belt cinches in the waist to give it some shape

Sleeves: approz 20" long

Unlined and closes with aside button

These early label Cardin for Takashimaya pieces came straight out of the Cardin Atelier

The skirt is very full and has a built in underskirt - it is photographed here as it naturally falls with no extra crinolines added

1990s Christian Lacroix Fitted Dress in a Deep Burgundy & Gold Metallic Knit designer-christian-lacroix Then the original tie beltChristian Lacroix launched his Haute Couture house in 1987 and his work was instantly adored and revered world wide. He defined an era and he was crowned the King of Couture. A ready to wear line soon followed along with perfumes and menswear. This dress has the vivid pink main RTW label in it The dress is made out of a silk knit that has been dyed to a deep rich burgundy. Woven though the knit is a fine gold lurex thread. The gold is quite extensive