Fall 1998 Christian Lacroix Runway Black Velvet Dress W Signature Puffed Silk Taffeta Underskirt designer-herve-leger The colors effortlessly mixes bright

The colors effortlessly mixes bright pastels that are highlighted with the pops of off-white from the base fabric

In this gown we see some of the best of that and it is truly a spectacular creation

The elastic on the waist and the cuffs seems to have stretched

Onto this are thousands and thousands of tightly spaced sequins

I love this beautiful printed silk blouse by Jean-Louis Scherrer

Fall 1998 Christian Lacroix Runway Black Velvet Dress W Signature Puffed Silk Taffeta Underskirt designer-herve-leger The colors effortlessly mixes brightChristian Lacroix launched his Haute Couture house in 1987 and his work was instantly 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. His collections were always exotic and lavish affairs. He drew his inspirations from across the decades and I doubt there was ever a more high glamour couturier. This dress is very special and a stunning example of his