2000s Christian Lacroix Red Floral Brocade Dress or Jacket w Cording Detail z-archive-valentino Just above the elbow is

Just above the elbow is a panel of the same silk that has been wrapped and attached around the arm

yellow and blue are set side by side all the way around the dress for maximum color impact

This fabric is notoriously difficult to work with and when you add in that it was all entirely made by hand the level of workmanship takes on a whole new meaning

This look marries tough with in your face sexuality and the avant garde

And those little cut out diamonds around the hip that allow for just a peak of skin

2000s Christian Lacroix Red Floral Brocade Dress or Jacket w Cording Detail z-archive-valentino Just above the elbow isA 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