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Couture ChristianLacroixParis CL Embroidery DoubleBowHandle PinkSilk Evening Bag
About the Item
This couture 1980s fuchsia-pink evening bag by Christian Lacroix in ribbed silk moire features a double-bow stitched handle and his script-monogram "CL" embroidered on the exterior of the snap-fastening flap. The interior is printed in gold with "Christian Lacroix Paris".
Signs of wear that are not visible until inspection of the wavy reflections and shadows of the textural shiny fabric include: a lighter area below the closed flap that could be part of the moire-watermark pattern; interior loose threads at top corners; and thread-bare spots underneath at two of the four corners. The handle, back side and interior of the bag are in excellent condition.
As we found it difficult to capture the bag's bluish-magenta color, our photos include some taken with studio lights and others in sunlight.
We have listed this evening bag among bracelets, boxes and cases because we assume that the buyer will be a collector of Christian Lacroix jewelry or couture.
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- Dimensions:Width: 8 in (203.2 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 10 in (254 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3244218504532
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