09 S/S CHRISTIAN LACROIX -3

" Christian Lacroix returned to his roots with a vibrant mix of eye-popping colours, polka-dot prints, deliciously feminine frou-frou skirts and a dash of matador-style masculine tailoring.His spring/summer 2009 collection at Paris Haute Couture Week drew on the designer's signature elements. "It's the flowers, the summer, the south of France", he told The Associated Press in a backstage interview. "I take those elements, which have been there since my very first collection, and try to update them."The show, held at Paris' Pompidou Centre modern art museum, was described as 'amazing' by Ivana Trump, the former wife of billionaire developer Donald Trump. "It's a gorgeous spectacle, as always," said Ivana, who has bought several expensive made-to-measure haute couture garments, adding: "And I'm a good customer."

Key trends: Mismatched accessories, stacked chunky plastic bangles, rhinestone-studded hoop earrings, cuffs, sparkly necklaces, military jackets, frou-frou puffball skirts and lace petticoats. "

Source:http://rubyroom.aol.co.uk/2009/01/28/christian-lacroix-s-s-09-paris-haute-couture-week/ , http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/gallery/10060/2/6/lacroix-couture-s-s-09.html