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2006 Christian Lacroix Silk Abstract Print Dress

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Regular price £1,275.00

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PRODUCT DETAILS

This is a magnificent example of Christian Lacroix’s exalted evening wear; an archival and extravagant piece from his Ready to Wear (RTW) 2006 spring/summer collection, look 25. It is exceptionally well made with detailed design construction. The slubbed silk is inspired by African block print designs and has a painterly look. The main focus of the colour palette are blues and deep reds on a white background. The bodice has detailed internal construction and is lined in a cotton and silk mix whilst externally showcasing a mastery in draping with a wide waistband and pleating. The dress skirt has many folds and pleats and is longer at the back than the front. There is an underdress in white chiffon silk and the slubbed silk itself is lined in a georgette to ensure that the shape of the dress retains its full look.

The dress does up at the back with a concealed zip and fabric covered poppers. There is a seperate and very elaborate large bow in a different style floral print. The overall look is simply sublime - there was nobody doing work of this quality at ready to wear level in the early noughties and this piece looks as astonishing as it did back then. To finish the look, there is a very long, rectangular double sided scarf that incorporates the design of the dress and a further monochrome abstract print. Altogether there are three print works in this dress.

Condition wise it is excellent and has been well looked after; possibly worn once or twice with no notable flaws. On very close inspection we saw a tiny little mark that is easily hidden in the folds on the rear of the bodice of the dress. The scarf is in excellent condition too save for a few threads of colour bleed which is virtually unnoticeable due to the busy print. It is labelled a size French 40 - this equates in modern sizing to round a UK 10 -12. You can see that is is a slightly loose fit on our model who is a UK size 6 -8. Due to the nature of the design and the fact that there is an internal zip in the corset element of the dress, the sizing is somewhat flexible.

MEASUREMENTS:
BUST - 35 in. (88.9 cm)
WAIST - 29 in. (73.7 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
LENGTH - 35 in. (88.9 cm)

SCARF LENGTH - 72 in. (182.9 cm)
SCARF WIDTH - 26 in. (66 cm)

BOW HEIGHT - 17 in. (43.2 cm)
BOW WIDTH - 27 in. (68.6 cm)

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2006 Christian Lacroix Silk Abstract Print Dress

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  1. Record of Payment
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    The buyer may cancel their LayBy agreement form at any time prior to delivery of products and on delivery of products if the products are damaged by so advising seller in writing or if seller agrees, orally.If a buyer cancels a Lay-Buy, seller will, if so requested by the seller, give the buyer a “cancellation statement” which sets out-
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    b) Advise customer of the cancellation fee payable to seller under all Lay-By terms and conditions; and
    c) The total amount paid under the Lay-Buy; and
    d) Any amount owing to either the buyer or seller under the layby terms on the cancellation of the Lay-Buy.If seller does not accept the buyer’s oral cancellation it is obliged to give/send the buyer a duly completed Lay-By Form of Cancellation immediately.
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    The seller under a Lay-Buy must not cancel it unless –
    a) The buyer breaches a term of the Lay-Buy; or
    b) The seller stops trading; or
    c) The products are no longer available
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    b) Allow the buyer at least 14 days within which to rectify the breach; and
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    II) must specify the breach of the Lay-Buy for which the Lay-Buy is being cancelled; and
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    * all cancellation charges payable under the agreement; and
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  • Exclusions are: premium delivery services such as same day or guaranteed Saturday delivery or courier requests.  It's also free for orders of any value if you opt to collect in person after making a purchase.

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Delivery Options 

Price 

Timing 


Royal Mail Special Delivery within 3 working days (up to 4 working days for remote areas)

 


Free


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Collection in person


Free


Available for collection during normal opening hours, please contact us to advise of approximate date and time of collection.  We may also be able to accommodate a collection outside of opening hours by prior arrangement.

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 Free


Delivery to: Western Europe 3-4 working days, Eastern Europe 5-6 working days, Rest of the Word 7-10 working days. All timings are approximate and delays may occur due to customs charges.  Please see “Customs and Import Duty” below.

 

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  • This may delay your delivery, as goods held at customs will be your responsibility to pay the necessary charges for local authorities to release the goods. 

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  • Please be aware that if you don’t choose to pay the import taxes we reserve the right to charge any additional costs incurred by Circa Vintage Ltd to you. 

  • Local duties and taxes are non-refundable, should you wish to return an item.

  • For further details contact your local customs office for current charges before you order, so you are not surprised by charges you were not expecting.

     
     
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    • We hope you’ll love every Circa Vintage purchase you make; however you may decide that you need to return your item(s) for a refund.
    • If you are in the UK and you cancel and return your order within seven days after the day you get your goods, and you cancel the whole order, we will refund the standard postage and packing costs you paid as part of that order (if any), in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations.
    • If you placed your order outside of the UK and would like to return your item, there is a £21 administration fee that applies.
    • If you paid for premium, express or international delivery, we will only refund the cost of standard UK delivery unless your order was damaged in transit for which separate procedures are in place.
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    • This does not affect your statutory rights.
    • Depending on the size and weight of your order, you can make UK returns via our shop, Royal Mail, Collect+ or using MyHermes.

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