At a time when sharp padded shoulders and crisp lines were trending, Christian Lacroix created venturesome clothing that was bubbly, flirtatious and exuberant.
The iconic French fashion designer, whose body of work includes handbags and purses, evening dresses, jackets and lots more, has always favored theater over fashion. He has long integrated corsets and bustles into his work, drawing on diverse cultures and citing epic historical dramas as inspirations. Today he is creating opera costumes, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that his colorful and voluminous garments captured the excesses and defined the extravagant frivolity of the 1980s as well as the sensuality and boldness of the 1990s.
Lacroix studied art history at the University of Montpellier and museum studies at École du Louvre and the Sorbonne in Paris. He aspired to become a museum curator or costume designer but instead entered the world of fashion, specifically haute couture, with the support of his now-wife Françoise Rosenthiel, who helped get his sketches to Hermès. Lacroix was offered an assistant job at the legendary luxury brand and later worked as a designer at the House of Patou in 1981.
Lacroix’s career flourished and his profile soared from then on, as he established his own label in 1987, using layers of fabric and consistently clashing prints in his designs for opulent pouf skirts, vibrant floral maxi day dresses as well as jewelry and watches that commanded attention. He created a ready-to-wear line for Italian manufacturer Genny and dressed dancers at the American Ballet Theatre company.
Lacroix became the artistic director of Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci in 2002, and, over time, he continued to secure work in the fields of theater, opera and other performance art, designing costumes for a range of stage productions. Alongside designs by Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld and others, Madonna wore a corset during her 2004 “Re-Invention World Tour” that was created for her by Lacroix.
Today, the maison founded by the designer in 1987 is owned by the Falic Fashion Group, but Lacroix continues to design womenswear for brands such as Desigual as well as for the stage. His larger-than-life aesthetic has also been translated into a range of accessories and fragrances as well as various interior furnishings such as tableware and household linens. Lacroix has completed interior design projects at a number of hotels and has partnered with the likes of Christofle and other firms over the years. In whatever form it takes, the sumptuousness and glamour of a Lacroix design is unmistakable.
Find a range of vintage Christian Lacroix clothing, jewelry and accessories on 1stDibs.
Christian Lacroix pants by Christian Lacroix Winter 1998
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - 1998 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Pants made of black and silvery devoured velvet on a blue muslin bac...
1990s Christian Lacroix High Waisted Cotton Pants with Atlas Print
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Pair of Vintage 1990's Christian Lacroix high waisted pants, with a vibrant 'World Map' atlas print throughout. Features: Zip & Button fasten Classic x4 pocket design MADE IN ITAL...
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix White High Waisted Photograph Print Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Decadent Vintage, 1990's Photograph print pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Featuring beautiful antique imagery such as floral motifs, flower girls, chickens and toreros amongst other 'L...
Christian Lacroix pants by Christian Lacroix circa late 1990s
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - A ready-to-wear Collection circa late 1990s, under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Flowing patterned pants in red, yellow and black tones. Good gen...
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix High Waist Orange Leafy Trippy Velvet Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, Trippy Vintage, 1990's High Waisted pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. MADE IN ITALY. Features ; 100% Cotton / Zip and Button closure / Classic 4 ...
1990’s Christian LaCroix Satin Jeans Loud Vibrant Neon Colourful Print Pants
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Christian LaCroix Shiny Satin Jeans in a Loud, Vibrant Colourful Print ! Classic four pocket design / Zip button closure / Satin finish material Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6 Mea...
$247Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Horst Buchholz Posters & Floral Print Pants Trousers
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage colourful floral print pants trousers featuring actor HORST BUCHOLZ posters. Waist button and zippered closure. Two faux front pockets. Two back pockets. B...
Short denim trouser with thread flower embroideries CHRISTIAN LACROIX
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short denim trouser with thread flower embroideries. Pocket on both side and on the back. Branded button , buttonhole and zip closure on the top middle front. SIZE 38 / M
Amazing Vintage Christian Lacroix 1990s High Waisted Ethnic Snake Wide Leg Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX trousers! Flattering high waist, with zipper at fly, and two brass floral buttons at waist. Ethnic, tribal print, with a touch of animal! Fitted, with a wide leg. Extremely rare, and super impressive on! Pairs fantastic with the pictured vintage SOPHIE SITBON snakeskin print silk chiffon halter top...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Silk Shantung Golden Yellow Oriental Wide Leg Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX silk shantung high waisted, wide leg trousers! Wonderful golden yellow color, with hand-sewn ivory silk thread in an Oriental print. A stunning fit,...
90's Vintage Christian Lacroix Jacquard Sparkly Lilac Green Monogram Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage, 1990's Lilac & Lime green Jacquard Logo pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are provided in Inches - (High waisted fit ) Waist -29-30" ...
Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans: Geometric and floral motifs are embroidered in shades of yellow, chartreuse, pink and lavender with an ...
1990s Christian Lacroix Black Lace and Silk Chiffon Harem Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Christian Lacroix black harem pants from his autumn/winter 1993 ready to wear collection; perfect for a more daring and unique approach to event dressing. They feature a ...
Christian Lacroix Black Linen Pants, 1993
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Black linen pants embroidered with multicolored patterns. Indicated size 38FR. Spring-Summer 1993 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional informati...
Allover printed jumpsuit with chain on the waist Versace Jeans
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Allover printed jumpsuit with chain on the waist. Elastic band on the waist; Branded buttons. Pockets. Branded buttons and fabric. SIZE 42 It 38 Fr 8 Us
Vintage 1970's North Beach Leather Whipstitch Sailor Pants
By North Beach Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage 1970s handmade North Beach Leather deerskin pants in a sailor-pant style. Whipstitch construction, 8-button front. These are in good condition, especially for a pair of this...
A.P.C. Size 38 Beige Twill Cotton Pleated Side Tabs Casual Pants
By A.P.C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A.P.C. casual pants in a beige cotton twill featuring a pleated style, tapered leg, and zip fly closure with belted side tabs.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Multiple marks and signs of we...
PRINGLE Size 32 Taupe Corduroy Cotton Pleated Casual Pants
By Pringle
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRINGLE of SCOTLAND casual pants in a taupe cotton corduroy featuring a pleated style, tapered leg, and adjustable leather side tabs.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate signs of wear,...
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Collection: Christian Dior spring 2006 READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: Portugal Christian...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size S
Marrakesh Ivory Sequin Blouson Top and Harem Pant Dinner Pajama Set - S, 1971
Located in Tucson, AZ
As festive and elegant as any party dress but as comfortable as pajamas, this ensemble conjures images of the Arabian Nights while remaining fashionably up-to-the-moment. Its soft, n...
Versace Jeans Couture Sparkle Starfish Printed Jeans
By Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Versace jeans speaks to the experimentation with denim in the 1990's. These jeans feature intentional distressing & fading, thick paint starfish print, & a moderate amount of g...
Versace Green and Gold Baroque Printed Pants
By Versace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
If it ain't Baroque don't fix it! Rock some print with out 1990s Versace Baroque printed pants! Bright green, cream and gold swirling print on woven cotton pants. Mid rise fit with a...
Christian Dior by John Galliano FW 2004 "KABUKI" Crystal Stud & Leather Pants 36
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Christian Dior Pants Designed by John Galliano for the Dior FW 2004 collection "KABUKI" The pants are designed in the print of that season, seen ...
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare leggings with butterfly motif from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991 as seen on the runway. Labeled a size M although these fit small. Approximate un-stretched meas...
Patchwork denim jean trouser CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Patchwork denim jean trouser . Zip and hook&eye closure on the top middle front. Pockets on both side + 2 on the back. Studs. Blet-loop. SIZE 34/ XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR white & blue silk 2021 CHEZ MOI TOILE DE JOUY PALMS Pants XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior pants in cream twill silk (100%), featuring the house’s signature navy blue Toile de Jouy Palms print that brings a refined, scenic elegance to the desi...
Christian Lacroix Orange Linen Pants Spring, 1998
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Orange linen pants embroidered with multicolored patterns. Size 38FR. Spring-Summer 1998 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional information: Condi...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Size 36 Olive Cotton Blend Straight Casual Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix olive casual pants offer a sophisticated take on the classic jean cut. Crafted from a cotton blend, they feature distinctive red hardware accents and intricate geom...
Christian Lacroix black pants by Christian Lacroix Winter 1997
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - 1997 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Guipure and black wool pants embroidered with pearls and sequins. Siz...
Christian Lacroix Pants with Sequins Haute Couture
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Black tulle pants entirely embroidered with sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36 FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions:...
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix High Waisted Colorful Rainbow Jacquard Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage, 1990's Colorful striped Jacquard pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. MADE IN ITALY. Features ; 100% Cotton / Zip and Button closure / Classic 4 Pocket design / Copped...
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix Hot Pink High Waisted Photograph Print Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage, 1990's Hot Pink Photograph print pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Featuring iconic imagery such as The Beatles, floral motifs and torero cartoons amongst other 'Lacr...
Christian Lacroix Pants Embroidered with Silvery Lurex Yarns
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Pants embroidered with silvery lurex yarns on black tulle. Indicated size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Waist: 37 cm Hips: ...
Christian Lacroix Blended Wool High-Waisted Pants Winter, 1993
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Blended wool high-waisted pants. Indicated size 36FR. Fall-Winter 1993 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
Christian Lacroix Pants Bazar Gold Velvet Handwriting Print Vintage 90s Sz 40
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned vintage 90s velvet pants by Christian Lacroix Bazar. Super-chic gold velvet with Lacroix signature and abstract handwriting print. Fully-lined/v...
Christian Lacroix Wide Leg Trouser
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix, wool gaberdine, fly front, high waist, wide leg, cuffed trouser having a laser cut, satin tuxedo stripe going down each side.
Christian Lacroix Jeans Vintage Embroidered Heart Denim Jacket & Trousers
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX JEANS vintage grey distressed denim jacket and trousers featuring amazing embroidered hearts. The jacket features : - Grey distressed ...
Christian Lacroix Modernist Floral Print Silk Top and Trouser Set L
By Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix modernist floral print silk sleeveless top and trouser set. Pull on, sleeveless, scoop neckline, layered lavender silk chiffon top printed with bright flowers, clos...