Spectacular Fall 1999 Christian Lacroix Runway Strapless Floral Silk Brocade Dress z-archive-givenchy It looks like a sweater

It looks like a sweater and skirt but is actually a full dress

It is set wider on the side where it buttons and then narrows down on the other side on a slight slant

molded shoulder line falling to dresses with a slight flare in the hem’ a description which almost perfectly describes this exact dress

These balance a bodice that is cut to skims over the bust and features a deep and sexy plunge

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Spectacular Fall 1999 Christian Lacroix Runway Strapless Floral Silk Brocade Dress z-archive-givenchy It looks like a sweaterChristian Lacroix launched his Haute Couture house in 1987 and instantly caused a sensation around the world. A ready to wear line soon followed along with perfumes and menswear. His collections are always exotic, lavish affairs and his designs seemed to span the decades with their eccentric glamour pulled from multiple sources of inspiration. This dress is from the Fall 1999 collection and Its twin walked the runway. The runway version had bows added