Prettiest Spring 1996 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Runway Three Piece Set w Jewel Buttons designer-john-kloss The bodice is cut to

The bodice is cut to skim over the torso with a high scooped neckline

and Vogue's review stated "Tippi Hedren and Marilyn Monroe

It's a good wearable size too

A single layer sits over the bodice to the high scooped neckline and then there is a second layer under that to cover the breasts

It is just one more elaborate and special detail on a piece that is already ever so special

Prettiest Spring 1996 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Runway Three Piece Set w Jewel Buttons designer-john-kloss The bodice is cut toThe twin of this set walked the runway and was worn by none other then Carla Bruni. Which makes this suit that much more special. It also still has all three of its original pieces and I love that as well. Christian Lacroix launched his Haute Couture house in 1987 and his work was an instant worldwide sensation with the press declaring him to be the King of Couture. A ready to wear line soon followed along with perfumes and menswear. His collections