2000s Christian Lacroix Black Linen Flax Jacket with Applique Flowers beaded_skirt The coat has an open-front

The coat has an open-front and is secured by a thick fuchsia mohair belt that attaches through tonal belt loops on the sides of the waist

The dress features an empire line bodice and a boat neckline with thick shoulder straps and a ruffle atop of the bust

the young designer was quickly picked up by Henri Bendel for his fabulous beadwork dresses for which he won in 1981

It has a dramatic empire-line silhouette

The bodice is darted while the skirt is accordion pleat and full

2000s Christian Lacroix Black Linen Flax Jacket with Applique Flowers beaded_skirt The coat has an open-frontThis embellished jacket was designed by Christian Lacroix for his mainline collection at the start of the millennium circa 2000. It is tailored from black flax linen which is soft and textured, to a boxy, elongated silhouette. Designed with a pointed collar and a concealed button placket; the buttons fasten into an inner facing lined in vivid red and tangerine silk, matching the full interior lining. Buttons are faux mother of pearl printed in black,