GZ140
1994 Fall Winter
Originals
Stainless Steel
Plastic
Water-resistance: 3 Bar
Ø: 34,00 mm
L: 8,75 mm
H: 39,20 mm
It’s Lacroix, Darling. What to expect from a collaboration with Christian Lacroix (alias Xian Lax, derived from a phonetic spelling of his name) but a jewel-rich, garnet-red, gold-wrought work of art that says Swatch in the same breath as it says Lacroix? Ornate as a king’s regalia, Xian Lax’s Xmas (GZ140) presents a dial clasped in a pomegranate-red, translucent plastic body. The strap is elastic and assembled from cast brass segments. In place of hour and minute hands, a radiant, golden sun at the centre of the dial turns around 24 coloured crystals, indicating the preciousness of every hour and celebrating the ultimate timekeeper, the sun.
Christian Lacroix is a legendary French fashion designer whose background in historical costume and clothing informs his opulent, fantastical creations. He is known for referencing and recombining styles from fashion history, such as the corset and the crinoline. He also incorporates designs from traditional dress around the world, favouring hot colours, mixed prints and patterns in hand-woven or experimental fabrics. He designs jewellery, perfume, shoes, handbags, scarves, lingerie, menswear and glasses in addition to his prêt-à-porter pieces.
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