2006 Christian Lacroix Runway Striped Patchwork Dress gold_set The candy pink

The candy pink

This elegant Valentino skirt suit is from the fall 1989 collection

The green lettering on the label indicates that this piece dates to the early 1970s and was made in Florence

We also noted light markings around the collar edge

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2006 Christian Lacroix Runway Striped Patchwork Dress gold_set The candy pinkThis maxi gown was designed as part of Christian Lacroixs Spring 2006 collection. Patchwork prints was a recurring theme and garments appeared to be constructed from an eclectic mix of textiles, most likely designed by Lacroix himself. A near identical version of this dress appeared on the runway, in an alternative arrangement of striped silks. This piece is cut from sheer silk chiffon printed with a faux patchwork effect, creating the illusion of