Christian Lacroix Black Knit Maxi Dress with Crochet Netting and Gold Jewels (AW 1993)

Curator’s Note

Christian Lacroix opened his couture house in Paris in 1987, and much of his work drew on the dress and craft of his native Arles. Jewellery was central to the house. Hammered gold crosses, spirals and charms appeared across his collections, often worn as part of the garment rather than added afterwards. This dress from the Autumn-Winter 1993-94 ready-to-wear collection works that way. Gold metal jewels are knotted into an open crochet net across the chest, and they sit above sculpted crochet bust cups. The netting is repeated at the cuffs, and the rest of the dress is a close, fitted knit falling to the floor. As seen on Christy Turlington onthe runway with a black wide-brimmed hat and gold drop earrings.

Description

• Worn by Christy Turlington on the Autumn/Winter 1993–94 runway
• Fine black knit
• Mock neck
• Open crochet net across the chest and arms
• Hammered gold metal jewels knotted into the netting: spirals, a cross, a square ring and rings
• Sculpted crochet bust cups
• Crochet net cuffs extending over the hands
• Gold buttons at the shoulders
• Keyhole opening at the back neck with three gold button fastenings

Size and Measurements

• No size label, best fits S (Please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
• Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
  • Chest: 38cm
  • Waist: 32cm
  • Hips: 40cm
  • Sleeve Length: 46cm
  • Length: 150cm