Christian Lacroix has always been a designer who I admire. His devoted passion and love towards a fantasia of haute couture clothing is extravagant. It is no wonder there was a sullen ambiance in Paris during its 2010 Fashion Week; Lacroix recently declared insolvency, the first step before bankruptcy, due to the downturn of the luxury market which resulted in him backing out of the haute couture showcasing. The situation is still unclear but it has left one of the greatest creators out on his own trying to reclaim the brand. For Fall 2009 the embellished material, extravagantly hued with rich blues were extremely concentrated in shape and wearable. Perhaps this was Lacroix way of reaching out to a breed of women who are constrained by financial issues; however, as a mastery of his art he gilded a beautifully crafted wedding gown, a vision of a saint in a church painting.
It’s unfortunate such a brilliant artist has struggled to maintain a label that is utterly luminous in its creativity. His distinct detailing is layered with delights and surprises. He is comfortable in which all the imagination he's developed seems to flow effortlessly out of his fingertips. What a shame the appreciation for extravagant artistic expression isn’t as wholly accepted as Kim Kardashian’s pathetic attempt at constructing a reputable clothing line…
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