2006 Runway Documented Christian Lacroix Paisley Print Silk Dress full_circle_dress The waistband cinches the waist

The waistband cinches the waist only slightly

The bottom is tailored to a fishtail silhouette with an asymmetric handkerchief hem which kicks out around the wearer as they walk

contrasted by the soft fabric

The dress features his late ‘50s to early ‘60s pistachio green couture label

and Knightsbridge

2006 Runway Documented Christian Lacroix Paisley Print Silk Dress full_circle_dress The waistband cinches the waistThis rare, documented gown was created by French couturier Christian Lacroix. The mini dress version walked the runway as look 21 58 in the Fall 2006 show and we have featured a couple of other designs from the same collection which showcase the fabric and the beadwork on the bodice. This dress is fashioned from swathes of sheer silk chiffon printed with a patchwork of floral and paisley prints that demonstrates Lacroixs talent for combining