S/S 2006 Christian Lacroix RTW Runway Look 61 Silk Halter Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier Bodice: 14" from top of

Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist

This was a signature of Griffe during this time period and was copied endlessly by others

I especially love the pop of color with that bib of embroidery  that covers the bodice

the iconic double Cs detailed with fine little faux pearls black on one side and white on the other

S/S 2006 Christian Lacroix RTW Runway Look 61 Silk Halter Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier Bodice: 14" from top ofChristian LaCroix launched his Haute Couture house in 1987 and was instantly adored and revered. A ready to wear line soon followed along with perfumes and menswear. His collections are always an exotic, lavish affair and his inspirations spanned the decades with their eccentric, exotic glamour. His atelier closed in 2009. This dress is from the Spring 2006 collection and was shown on the runway. I love that for production they went with an even