Christian Lacroix Pink Print Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 1992

Name: Christian Lacroix Pink Print Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 1992
Brand: Christian Lacroix
Price: 2800 USD
Availability: InStock

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Known for his opulent and theatrical designs, French designer Christian Lacroix launched his first Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, his debut collection continues to resonate with contemporary artists. Named the “king of color” by Vogue in 1990, he often created striking color palettes that made his designs even more remarkable. Lacroix served as creative director for Pucci from 2002-2005, designed costumes for the Paris Opera Ballet, and partnered with Dries Van Noten in 2019 to critical acclaim. His Spring 1992 collection featured an array of off-the-shoulder dresses with voluminous sleeves, bows, and ruffles, a perfect ode to the designer’s perspective on fashion: “I don’t believe in minimalism– you can find that everywhere.” From that collection, this beautiful dress is a fine example of Lacroix’s exquisite craftsmanship and love of color. Done in a bright magenta silk featuring a floral print in shades of orange, white, yellow, black, and pale green, this dress is an exuberant and feminine embodiment of spring. Size estimate: Small Bust: 32 inches Waist: Length: 37 inches The bodice begins with an off-the-shoulder neckline that is framed by large ruffles that wrap around the back of the dress to create a regal collar. The voluminous, sheer sleeves extend past the wrists, giving this dress a dainty feeling. The skirt falls from an empire waistline– defined by two bows beneath the bust– to a mini length several inches above the knees, creating an airy silhouette. The subtle high-low hem adds yet another layer of drama and emphasizes the cape-like design at the back of the dress, which falls in soft pleats from the ruching at the shoulders. A phenomenal addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this incredible Lacroix confection is the perfect choice for a summer wedding, evening soiree, or special occasion, and can easily be styled with statement heels and accessories. This 1992 Christian Lacroix dress is partially lined at the bodice with a short magenta silk corset. In excellent condition, it has a concealed back zip closure. This dress has been cleansed with obsidian and sage to ensure that you are welcoming a bright new energy into your home, and has also been professionally eco dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself. - Follow us on Instagram @BASHAGOLD

Designer:

Christian Lacroix

Brand:

Christian Lacroix

Dimensions:

Marked Size: small (US)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1990-1999

Condition:

Seller Location:

Boca Raton, FL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU73020938942

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At a time when sharp padded shoulders and crisp lines were trending, Christian Lacroix created venturesome clothing that was bubbly, flirtatious and exuberant.

The iconic French fashion designer, whose body of work includes handbags and purses, evening dresses, jackets and lots more, has always favored theater over fashion. He has long integrated corsets and bustles into his work, drawing on diverse cultures and citing epic historical dramas as inspirations. Today he is creating opera costumes, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that his colorful and voluminous garments captured the excesses and defined the extravagant frivolity of the 1980s as well as the sensuality and boldness of the 1990s.

Lacroix studied art history at the University of Montpellier and museum studies at École du Louvre and the Sorbonne in Paris. He aspired to become a museum curator or costume designer but instead entered the world of fashion, specifically haute couture, with the support of his now-wife Françoise Rosenthiel, who helped get his sketches to Hermès. Lacroix was offered an assistant job at the legendary luxury brand and later worked as a designer at the House of Patou in 1981.

Lacroix’s career flourished and his profile soared from then on, as he established his own label in 1987, using layers of fabric and consistently clashing prints in his designs for opulent pouf skirts, vibrant floral maxi day dresses as well as jewelry and watches that commanded attention. He created a ready-to-wear line for Italian manufacturer Genny and dressed dancers at the American Ballet Theatre company.

Lacroix became the artistic director of Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci in 2002, and, over time, he continued to secure work in the fields of theater, opera and other performance art, designing costumes for a range of stage productions. Alongside designs by Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld and others, Madonna wore a corset during her 2004 “Re-Invention World Tour” that was created for her by Lacroix.

Today, the maison founded by the designer in 1987 is owned by the Falic Fashion Group, but Lacroix continues to design womenswear for brands such as Desigual as well as for the stage. His larger-than-life aesthetic has also been translated into a range of accessories and fragrances as well as various interior furnishings such as tableware and household linens. Lacroix has completed interior design projects at a number of hotels and has partnered with the likes of Christofle and other firms over the years. In whatever form it takes, the sumptuousness and glamour of a Lacroix design is unmistakable.

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