Beach set by Christian LaCroix, 1990
Christian Lacroix’s penchant for the theatrical and ultra-glamorous is clear in this beach set. The sheer extravagance of the ensemble–already designed for luxuriating–is heightened by Lacroix’s clever play with materials. The gold metallic threads in its hat, for example, are braided to simulate straw.

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Christian Lacroix
Bathing ensemble of stretch nylon/elastane bathing suit with metal necklace, silk chiffon scarf, metallic gold hat, gold T-strap sandals and plastic sunglasses
1990, France
The Museum at FIT, P90.59.1
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