Fall 1999 Christian Lacroix Runway Strapless Floral Silk Brocade Dress Labeled and Designer Length: 43" from neck to

Length: 43" from neck to hem

Biba pieces where made to wear and dispose of and the wilder pieces were the ones most worn and most coveted

It is cut very long and I love that the top layer has that ribbon finish to it so that there is a play on the transparency through the two parts of the silk chiffon

The skirt is wonderfully full and has built in layers of tulle - it was not shot with any additional crinolines

Total length: 34" from waist to hem

Fall 1999 Christian Lacroix Runway Strapless Floral Silk Brocade Dress Labeled and Designer Length: 43" from neck toThe Shrimpton Couture Archives From the Fall 1999 collection and Its twin walked the runway. The runway version had bows added at points where the skirt is gathered up and the model wore a spectacular head piece with the dress. It was one of my favourite looks in the show and its a truly wonderful dress. Under the creative direction of Christian Lacroix Made of a silk brocade that holds the colours and shape of the dress beautifully. The silk is woven