Fall 1994 Christian Lacroix Runway Knit Printed Striped Slouchy Cardigan w Original Belt designer-leonard-paris It is cut almost apron

It is cut almost apron like with an opening at the front and it simply ties into place and is sized so that you get an opening down the front so you can see the dress under it and also see your legs

beads and rhinestones

The collection from about 2000 to 2011 are covered in full and I was able to spot the runway version of this dress in look 49 from Spring 2007

sleek sleeveless sheath with a high collar

It buttons just above that and then at the front neck

Fall 1994 Christian Lacroix Runway Knit Printed Striped Slouchy Cardigan w Original Belt designer-leonard-paris It is cut almost apronChristian LaCroix launched his Haute Couture house in 1987 and was an instant success on the worldwide stage. A ready to wear line soon followed along with perfumes and menswear. His collections are always exotic, lavish affairs and his designs seemed to span the decades with their eccentric glamour pulled from multiple sources of inspiration. The twin of this cardigan was shown on the fall 1994 runway and you can see how fantastic it is on the body.