1997 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Runway Blue Lace Dress and Jacket 70s_gingham_dress Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

Made from a lightweight white cotton mousseline which has been pleated and pink tucked across the front panel

He made both her wedding and presentation gowns and was famously patronised by the female members of the British Royal family for over 40 decades until his death in 1979

Documented Chanel dress from the Fall 2005 Ready-to-Wear collection

1997 Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Runway Blue Lace Dress and Jacket 70s_gingham_dress Helen McCroryThis rare, haute couture ensemble was made by Christian Lacroix and walked the runway as part of the labels magnificent Spring 1997 Couture runway show, paired with a headpiece and parasol. It comprises a strappy knee length dress and coordinating jacket. The jacket is tailored from shot silk in an elegant champagne hue. It has an open collar and a curved front which reveals a panel of champagne voile appliqud with lace and ribbon work in champagne,