Christian Lacroix

Glamour is always a frame of mind. There are shapes and colors that can make you instantly glamorous. There are designers that make you feel like a lady, and not just any lady but a lady of the manor. A wealthy doyenne of style and sometimes excess. The runways of Haute Couture in Paris, are famous for the sometimes costume like creations that surge from the minds' eye of the designer. Sometimes however, the toned down versions of these pieces and the RTW collections are the healthy and perfect balance between beauty and excess.

Christian Lacroix, Dead stock Spring and Summer 1993, Ombre sand to hot pink Goddess Gown. Strapless and detailed with a floor length swag of chiffon swung over the shoulder and mimicking the action of Jean Desses. A contemporary size 4. SOLD

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The World of Haute Couture

For some this may be an Oscars dress but for others its a walk in the park and perfection in Couture.
Jean Desses, famous for drapery, was one of the original Parisian Couturieres. Once you wear Haute Couture like this there is nothing you can compare it to. The elegance is sublime and the lines are graceful. Pair it with a strand or two of pearls as shown on this mannequin and you will automatically ascend to the outer strata of dramatic and refined dressing.

Jean Desses, 50s Haute Couture. Shades of pink pleated creped chiffon gown with a 'bubble' stylized skirt. There is an additional swath of fabric that falls across your back for you to play with as you see fit. SOLD

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