Spectacular Fall 1999 Christian Lacroix Runway Strapless Floral Silk Brocade Dress z-archive-givenchy It is set wider on

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

This matches the dress listed today and is a beautiful 1950s swing coat

Wide straps sit to the outsides of the top of your shoulders and there is a shallow V at the front

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

This is then contrasted beautifully by the bold and brightly coloured print

Spectacular Fall 1999 Christian Lacroix Runway Strapless Floral Silk Brocade Dress z-archive-givenchy It is set wider onChristian 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