French Couture
ELECTIC, daring and sophisticated are three adjectives that come to mind when pondering the 2001-2002 French couture collections. These one-of-a-kind creations are exquisitely tailored individually by hand and the craftsmanship is evident in the finished products. Christian Lacroix's creations are edge conversation pieces that combine various design elements to create an aura of fantasy and fun. Jean-Louis Scherrer also struts on the edge with a dazzling printed beaver coat generously bordered in fox fur, paired with an all-over beaded jumpsuit. Dominique Sirop's daring beaded halter leaves little to the imagination, while Emanuel Ungaro's sassy, voluminous sarong ensemble exudes sophistication and pizzazz. For the daring, elegant and well-dressed woman with places to go and people to see, there are great choices that will take her fashion-forward in a hurry. Get an up-close look at these and other great designs when the Ebony Fashion Fair show comes to your area.
All-over beaded paisley-patterned, long-sleeve jumpsuit with deep decollatage worn under sweeping floor-length, sleeveless fur coat of abstract patchwork beaver fur in complementary colors with large fox fur trim around all edges. By Jean-Louis Scherrer.
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Strapless multicolor knee-length cocktail dress of gathered and quilted felt patches, worn with generous orange velvet shawl. By Frank Sorbier.
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Metallic leather jacket is worn over sleeveless lace dress with multiple tiers of ruffled ribbons. By Hanae Mori.
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Unusual wrap minidress of red brocade has large dolman sleeves of red fox and long suede fringe to the floor, by Jean-Louis Scherrer. Note: Elbow-length fingerless gloves and knee-high boots, both of crocodile.
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Floor-length cream-colored leather dress is embroidered with sequins and beads, and lined in purple taffeta that matches boots. Note: Lace-up closures at front and on sleeves. By Dominique Sirop.
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Dominique Sirop's front-split white sarong skirt of sheer silk chiffon is paired with halter top comprised of strands of gold bugle beads.
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Show-stopping Christian Lacroix ensemble has pale pink bustier halter top embellished with sequins, beads and nude mesh halter neck, worn over body-hugging black sequined skirt with train. Fnsemble is accessorized with fur collar satin parka. Note: Beaded sheer gloves and signature Lacroix shoes.
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Intriguing black jumpsuit has high stand-up collar, long sleeves and sheer midriff with sheer strip up bodice and down legs accented with suede fringe. By Jean-Louis Scherrer.
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Red panne velvet gown has open, side-draped, asymmetrical midriff and one sleeveless arm with the other draped with stole fringed in silk tassels, and long train that flows to the side. By Jean-Louis Scherrer.
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Givenchy designs snazzy one-shoulder, draped jumpsuit with long panel flowing from right shoulder. Accessorized with matching Givenchy fedora hat.
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Emanuel Ungaro's dazzling ensemble pairs beaded lavender, one-shoulder midriff top with voluminous black-and-purple striped sarong skirt with long train. Note: Optional puffed sleeve attached in back.
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