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.
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Heart pendant necklace embellished with pearls, metal and ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Amber Resin CL Logo Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart-shaped clip-on earrings in antiqued gold-tone metal, featuring an amber-colored resin heart engraved with the CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL monogram logo. Mar...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Emerald Sapphire Sacred Heart Logo Inset Cross 2 Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Iconic Sacred Heart Large Logo Inset Cross Emerald Green Sapphire Navy Blue Turquoise Circle Beads Baguette Rectangle Crystals Water Tear Drop Flowe...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold-tone chain necklace featuring a massive heart pendant. The pendant showcases a marbled amber-colored resin heart, elegantly set within a gold-tone bran...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with muticolored crystals and clear crystal chains. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indica...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Brooch Rainbow Collection
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled gold toned heart brooch from the Rainbow Collection. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative mea...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Charms
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver multi-strand chain bracelet, adorned with multicolored stones, iridescent beads, and a stylized heart charm. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX on ...
Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Vintage Silver Mauve Purple Crystal Wreath Leaf Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Mauve Light Purple Oval Crystal White Beads Pearls Wreath Leaf Openwork Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch Pendant, Silver Tone Very go...
Silver Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Openwork Heart Large Logo Green Orange Crystal Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Double Heart Love Logo Orange Green Leaf Openwork Cube Square Shining Crystal Modernist Elegant Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone Very excellent condi...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Jewelled Sea Horse Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare gold tone and carved resin sea horse brooch embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rigid Lace Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage matt silver toned rigid lace pattern cuff bracelet embellished with clear crystals, turquoise and coral resin cabochons. Silver...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned openwork brooch/pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : height approx. 8.6 cm (3.39 inches) / wi...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals, glass cabochon, faux pearl and a large pate de verre drop. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Lacroix Multicolor Gem Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix, the esteemed French fashion designer, is renowned for his bold and artistic jewelry designs. Among his creations, the multicolor gem...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Splash Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone "splash" cross brooch. Could be used as a brooch or pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : heig...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Star Gold Tone Brooch, Massive 5.5 Inches
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Star Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Massive gilt resin star brooch. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Mad...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Camargue Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued gold tone brooch featuring an iconic Carmargue cross embellished with clear crystals and an amber resin bead drop. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL M...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Rhinestones Jewelled Drop Silver Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Rhinestones Jewelled Drop Silver Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Jewelled drop earrings with turquoise cabochon...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Camarguaise Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage iconic gold-tone resin camarguaise cross brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 7.2 cm (2.83 in...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Sun Textured Openwork Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Sun Textured Openwork Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Massive textured openwork sun brooch. - CL logo at the centre. - ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned with antique patina necklace featuring openwork links embellished with tassel charms and Aurora Borealis crystals. Heart charm pendant at center....
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Baroque Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive baroque gold tone cross pendant necklace. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France (on the reverse of the penda...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive textured gold tone openwork cross pendant necklace. The cross can be used as a brooch or a pendant. Gold tone chain (unmarked). Hook clasp closure...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Limited Edition Noel 1997 Sacred Flaming Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage bi-toned brooch featuring a Baroque sacred flaming heart. Limited edition designed for Christmas 1997. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France and No...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iridescent Purple Fuchsia Hexagon Triangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Hexagon Oval Triangle Navy Blue Purple Fuchsia Red Iridescent Bar Crystals Modernist Chain Bracelet Very good condition. Maybe some small crystals have bee...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Extra Long Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone extra long dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with an oval glass cabochon and enamel. Marked CHRIS...
Gilt Metal
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Runway Black Glass Beads Gold Toned Balls Bib Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage runway bib necklace featuring graduated black glass beads and textured gold toned balls. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored crystals. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France....
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Floral Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangle earrings (clip-on) embellished with ceramic flowers, clear crystals and facetted beads. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indic...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Etruscan Revival Plastron Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Etruscan revival resin plastron necklace featuring an opulent design of friezes, quilted diamond-shaped elements and bell-like charms. T bar and...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Textured Gold Toned Heart Charms Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold toned heart brooch featuring 3 heart charms : 2 made of multicolored resin, 1 made of gold toned metal embellished with clear crystals. Mark...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Framed Bird Portrait Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Framed Bird Portrait Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Frame bird portrait and heart pendant necklace. - Gold tone har...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo Double Fire Flame Sun Circle Dangle Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light colou...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Crystals Leaf Pink Purple Ball Water Drop Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Extra Long Palm Leaf Pink Purple Orange Circle Round Ball Water Tear Drop Crystals Modernist Elegant Brooch Very good condition. Light scratche...
Gold Plate
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Openwork Logo Heart Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an openwork logo monogram heart pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is gold plated and adorned with clear crystals. Signed: “CL - Made in France”....
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Crystals Blue Pink Green Silver Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Cabochon Pendant Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. 100% Genuine. ...
Silver
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Antiqued Gold Tone Heart Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued gold tone heart dangle earrings (clip-on). Embossed with the CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL monogram on the reverse sides. Indicative measurements : max. h...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Silver Tone Birds Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage distressed oxidized patina silver tone brooch embellished with clear crystals and featuring birds, flowers and charms. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Charm Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone charm necklace. Lobster clasp closure. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : l...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Heart Pearl Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Heart Pearl Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Width: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. -...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Logo Orange Heart Green Leaf Crystal Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Massive Huge Large Long Logo Orange Heart Love Green Enamel Double Leaf Square Cube Crystal Drop Dangle Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold T...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Baroque Cross Relief Oval Crystal Pink Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Baroque Cross Flower Twist Spiral Relief Oval Citrine Crystal Pink Ribbon Choker Layer Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light sc...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals, glass cabochon and resin faux coral branch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Huge Cross Hammered Lava Double Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Large Abstracted Cross Glow Hammered Lava Double Heart Dangle Drop Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. maybe light scratch...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Cross Star Heart Logo Openwork Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Baroque Relief Textured Cross Star Heart Love Logo Openwork Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe lig...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Logo Monogram Brooch Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Logo Monogram Brooch Set Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Lightweight C L letter brooch set. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHRISTIAN LAC...
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Faux Coral Logo Heart Charm Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a charm bracelet designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. It is crafted in base metal and is gold plated. The piece features hearts with logo and faux coral branches made i...
Christian Lacroix Vintage 90s Gold Tone Heart Earrings with Cabochons
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Christian Lacroix Paris oversized heart earrings, circa 1990s. Rare and highly collectible, these bold statement earrings are crafted from textured gold-...
Vintage Runway CHRISTIAN LACROIX Double Layer Masai Rigid Gold Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Runway CHRISTIAN LACROIX Double Layer Masai Rigid Gold Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Inner Circumference 12.99 inches ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Flower Resin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage stylized flower brooch, featuring six glossy fuchsia resin petals. At its center, a yellow bead is framed by sculptural red accents. A gracefully curved ste...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Crystals Cross Heart Gold Purple Baroque Logo Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Baroque Twined Interlocked Openwork Cross Heart Purple Lilac Crystals Pendant Leaf Logo Round Beads Elegant Modernist Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Brooch / Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Brooch / Necklace. Beautiful and practical item to add to your collection. This piece perfectly represents the creativity and uniqueness of Christian Lacroix jewelry...
Vintage 1994 CHRISTIAN LACROIX Golden Fire Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1994 CHRISTIAN LACROIX Golden Fire Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Golden fire motif earrings. - Clip back earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with muticolored crystals, glass cabochons and a long black enamel branch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Heart Love Starfish Crystals Openwork Drop Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Baroque Star Starfish Heart Love Oval Round Crystals Dangle Charm Openwork Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix 1980s vintage clip-on earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Genova, IT
Christian Lacroix 1980s vintage earrings ABOUT Stunning vintage Christian Lacroix signature earrings in surrealist style, heart-shaped with a large crystal in the center and gold-...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Gold Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Gilded metal brooch. Additional information: Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 7.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR40
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Crystals Iridescent Blue Purple Hexagon Wing Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Hexagon Navy Blue Purple Iridescent Sparkling Crystals Wing Modernist Clip Earrings Very good condition. Only light colour loss at back. 100% Genuine. CH...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned and Black Resin Links Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage necklace featuring large black resin links of various shapes (rectangular, hearts, pebble, balls) with gol...
$1,508
Broche Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Vintage brooch by Christian Lacroix, dating from the 1990s. This statement piece showcases the bold, theatrical aesthetic that defines Lacroix’s iconic jewelry designs. Crafted in go...