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 Vintage Gold Tone Bull Head Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone resin bull head brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 5.2 cm (2.05 inches) / max. wi...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross brooch embellished with purple enamel and muticolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max....
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Bull Head Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned resin bull head brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 5.2 cm (2.05 inches) / max. w...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Sculptural Gold Geometric Brooch, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Striking vintage brooch by Christian Lacroix, crafted in gold-tone metal with a deliberately textured, sculptural finish. The design features a bold geometric cross-shaped compositi...
Gold, Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone brooch/pendant embellished with multicoloured crystals, glass cabochons and faux pearl drop. Can be worn as a brooch or pendant. Marked CHRIST...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Crescent Moon Link Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone bracelet featuring large crescent moon resin links. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indica...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring hammered gold toned elements (sun, heart, crescent moon) and glass bead drops. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Ma...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Opulent Arlesian Inspired Dangle Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare opulent Arlesian inspired gold toned resin brooch featuring stylized bull horns, sacred heart, CL monogram, Provence cross embellished with an emeral g...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Necklace Rainbow Collection
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone necklace featuring textured free form links embellished with multicolor crystals. CHRISTIAN LACROIX Rainbow Collection...
Gilt Metal
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Mirrored Dangling Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned resin brooch featuring a stylized star top and a dangling drop embellished with multicolored mirrors, crystals and purple acrylic cabocho...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an abstract cross embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Ind...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Dangling Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned clip-on dangling earrings embellished with multicolored crystals, facetted glass beads and faux pearls. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in Fran...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Silver Toned Marbled Blue Glass Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned freeform clip-on earrings featuring a large marbled blue facetted glass cabochon and a crystal ball. Silver tone metal hardware. Marked CHRIS...
Christian Lacroix necklace shoker
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extremely rare necklace from 1990 designed and signed by Christian Lacroix stamp on the back.
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart shape clip-on earrings embellished with enamel, orange glass cabochon and clear crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Jewelled Openwork Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Jewelled Openwork Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Wearable Length: 15.55 inches to 16.53 inches (39.5 cm to 42 cm) adjustable Fe...
Rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch "Noel 93" heart-shaped with signature
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
We present you a sublime brooch from the 1993 Christmas collection created by Christian Lacroix in a special limited edition. It is embossed "Noel 93" in the back. Made in France, t...
Other, Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Gold Peanut Textured Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix Gold Peanut Textured Brooch
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone and Faux Gemstones Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone brooch featuring a textured center adorned with faux gemstones glass cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Oval Silver Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Oval Silver Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.46 inches (3.7 cm) Width: 1.46 inches (3.7 cm) Weight per Earring: 20 grams Feature...
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 featuring charms (quartz stones, CL monogram, heart...). Probably dating from the early 2000s. Embossed CHRIST...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone and Faux Gemstones Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone brooch featuring a textured center adorned by faux gemstones glass cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage pendant necklace featuring a beautiful cross made of olive shaped woven silk branches embellished with faux pearl and multicolored crystals. Off white sil...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Enamel Flowers Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned brooch featuring enameled flowers and a butterfly embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicativ...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Orange Resin Cabochon Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned clip-on earrings embellished with an orange resin cabochon at the center surrounded by faux pearls. Marked CL PARIS CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Indicati...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX (Attributed to) Black and White Runway Bracelet Spring 2008
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX (attributed to) chunky bracelet in black and white fabric. Runway model from the Spring 2008 Ready-To-Wear runway show. Unsigned. Documented (see photo attached)....
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Graffiti Claw Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Graffiti Claw Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 3/14 inches (8 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.69 inches (17 cm) opening included Fe...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Imaginary Animal Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch featuring an imaginary animal embellished with multicolored crystals, faux pearls/glass drops and enamel. Silver tone metal hardware. Marked CHRIST...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Silver Tone Bundled Wires Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone bundled wires rigid choker necklace with rhinestone embellishement. Silver tone metal hardware. Embossed CL. Indicative measurements : inner ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Bee Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone brooch featuring a bee resting on a flower embellished with multicolored crystals and black glass cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made i...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Mirrored Cross Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone resin cross clip-on earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolor mirrors, purple resin beads, multicolor crystals and CL logo at the cen...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brass wire necklace featuring a pink perspex heart pendant embellished with multicolor crystals and coral color resin cabochons. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Dramatic Jewelled Cross Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Dramatic Jewelled Cross Necklace Measurements: Height: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Width: 4.72 inches (12 cm) Wearable Length: 14.37 inches (36.5 cm) until...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Iconic Logo Link Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage hammered gold tone iconic bracelet featuring cut-out round links with CL monogram logo. Hook clasp. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicativ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Rigid Turquoise Stone Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Rigid Turquoise Stone Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 4.72 inches (12 cm) Wearable Length: 16.53 inches to 18.50 inches (42 cm to 47 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Articulated textured gilt branches...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Shaped Clip On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage butterfly shaped clip-on earrings embellished with multicolored crystals and faux pearl drops. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative meas...
Gilt Metal
Rare vintage Byzantine cross brooch by Christian Lacroix, Comedies Francais
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Rare and collectable, unique cross-shaped brooch made by Christian Lacroix in 1980s-1990s. The brooch is devoted to the Theater of Frech Comedy and has two stamps on it. It is gold ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Arty Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brushed silver toned arty cuff bracelet featuring an abstract design embellished with bronze toned cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart shape clip-on earrings embellished with multicolor irregular glass cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Movable Charms Nautical Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Movable Charms Nautical Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Center Piece: 1 5/8 inches Inner Diameter: 2 3/8 inches Features: - 100...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Movable Nautical Charm Statement Ring
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Movable Nautical Charm Statement Ring Measurements: Center Piece Height: 1 2/8 inches (3.17 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Coral Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Coral Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) Weight per ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Massive Camargue Trident Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage iconic massive Camargue trident clip-on earrings in textured gold tone with antiqued patina. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measur...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Brutalist Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive brutalist brooch embellisehd with multicolored crystals and a turquoise blue resin cabochon. Silver tone metal hard...
Christian Lacroix Runway Blue White Resin Sculptural Bracelet Spring 2008
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX blue and white resin sculptural cuff bracelet. Runway model - Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Runway show. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Made in France. Indicative measu...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Enamel Flowers Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned brooch featuring enameled flowers embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements :...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned & Off White Enamel Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned textured heart clip-on earrings embellished with off-white enamel. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX E94 Made in France. Indicative measurements : heigh...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Clip-On Gold Toned Pearl And Velvet Earrings.
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pearl and velvet clip-on earrings by Christian Lacroix. The heart-shaped pattern on the earrings, which Christian Lacroix frequently employed to create his jewelry, is a representati...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ethnic Masai Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ethnic Masai Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.94 inch (2.4 cm) Wearable Length: 14.96 inches (38 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Colourful ethnic Masai choker...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Abstract Tree and Ball Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an abstract gold toned tree top and a large black resin ball with geometric design. Marked Ch...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Mogul Stylize Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Mogul Stylize Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 4/8 inches (6.35 cms) Will fit xsmall to small neck sizes Features: - 100% Authentic C...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Lace Heart Silver Hoop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Lace Heart Silver Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Weight per Earring: 9 grams Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Four Leaf Clover Earrings Brooch Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Four Leaf Clover Earrings Brooch Set Measurements: EARRINGS Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Width: 1.93 inches (4.9 cm) Weight per Earring: 20 grams BRO...
Christian Lacroix earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with red glass paste cabochons. Jewelry from the 1990s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 9 cm ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Byzantine Cabochon Tiered Chain Plate Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Byzantine Cabochon Tiered Chain Plate Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 inches (square plates with cabochons) Wearable Length: 19 inches Features: - 100% A...
$1,890
Christian Lacroix Cuff.
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifull Cuff in gold plate with blue strass with an openwork in the shape of heart, cross and star. Signed inside Christian Lacroix Made in France.
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Abstract Modernist Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Abstract Modernist Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 3.34 inches (8.5 cm) Wearable Length: 15.94inches to 16...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACRO...
Christian Lacroix multicoloured brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX (Made in France) Stylized cross brooch made of gilted metal and plexiglas containing multicoloured glitters. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Height: ...
Christian Lacroix Silver metal Clip-on Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Silver metal clip-on earrings paved with rhinestones and cabochons. Additional information: Dimensions: 4 W x 7 H cm (1.57" W x 2.76" H) Condition: Very good c...