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Dress
Designed by: Christian Lacroix Couture (French, founded 1987)
French
Fall 1991
Dimensions
Center back: 151.8 cm (59 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Evelyn H. Lauder Fashion Collection—Gift of Leonard A. Lauder
Accession Number2013.705
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack, full length evening gown. Ruched bodice. Lace long sleeves, and lace along top of bodice and at waist. Sheer black fabric at top, with high neck. Zipper down center back, covered by closure with fabric-covered buttons down center back. Christian Lacroix Paris tag inside.
ProvenanceBefore 2011, acquired by Evelyn H. Lauder (b. 1936 - d. 2011); 2011, given by inheritance to her husband, Leonard A. Lauder, New York, NY; 2013, gift of Lauder to the MFA. (Accession date: June 26, 2013)