2000s Christian Lacroix Red Floral Brocade Dress or Jacket w Cording Detail designer-issey-miyake The entire jacket is covered

The entire jacket is covered in glossy black glass tube beads mixed with deep grey matte silver sequins

Red grosgrain inner band

Lined in a mixed silk stretch fabric and has a hidden set zipper at the back

I love that the light colour really lets you see the extraordinary and intricate seaming that the dress has through the body

Each cuff is brought into the arm with a button and loop and this bringing in at the arm also helps to exaggerate the puff above

2000s Christian Lacroix Red Floral Brocade Dress or Jacket w Cording Detail designer-issey-miyake The entire jacket is coveredA gorgeous and striking piece that can be worn as a jacket or a dress. Made under the creative direction of Christian Lacroix The piece zips up at the front and fully opens. This is why it can play double duty as either a dress or a jacket. The fabric has a black backdrop and then has beautiful flowers woven through it in a deep red and an almost purple colour. It has no collar and the front is detailed with a wide band on either side of the zipper