Christian Lacroix has drawn inspiration from his roots: The south, Arles and Spain to come up with his Haute Couture winter collection. His praying mantises dressed in black and jet lace made up a sombre wardrobe. The waists are tight and elongated in the form of a point, skirts are ruffled, shoulders squared. The embroidered matador’s cape is worn over a little black dress which is very simple but very beautiful. Do the dresses bouffant sleeves narrowed at the hands and with high waists hide a pregnancy bump? The emotion is there; Christian Lacroix has once more conquered his public and by way of thanks they showered him in carnations.
