This 1990s vintage Christian Lacroix skirt suit is made from a cream faille fabric with gold lurex threads throughout, a gold lamé collar on the jacket and a fabulous matching skirt that has an ultra high waist.

 

Size: marked vintage 40 but fits more like a modern women's UK 8/ US 4 /EU 36. Please check all measurements as vintage sizing and different brands can differ. 

 

 

Skirt
Waist - 26” / 66cm
Hips - 40” / 101cm
Length (Waist to Hem) - 20” / 51cm

Jacket
Bust - 36” / 91cm (has an intentionally slightly loose fit).
Waist - 30” / 76cm
Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 24” / 61cm
Shoulder to Shoulder - 15” / 38cm
Sleeve Pit to Cuff - 18” / 46cm
Sleeve Shoulder to Cuff - 24” / 61cm

  

Era: 1990s

Designer: Christian Lacroix

Fabric: 56% Viscose 38% Cotton 6% Polyester. Jacket lined in 55% Acetate 45% Rayon

 

V. Good Vintage Condition - Two tiny dot marks to one shoulder (see pic), blends in well with the gold threads running through the jacket. No noticeable stains, tears or holes.

 

- French Made

- The jacket fastens at the front with buttons and the skirt fastens with a zip.