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 Noel Mirror Heart Limited Edition Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix Noel Mirror Heart Limited Edition Pendant Brooch Made of silver-tone metal and glass Length: 4″ / 10 cm Width: 3″ / 7,6 cm Marks – designer signature Condition –...
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
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Red Dragon Iridescent Enamel Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Red Dragon Iridescent Enamel Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 2 4/8 inches (6.35 cm) Width: 2 2/8 inches (5.71 ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Skull White Crystals Logo Fan Flower Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Large White Enamel Milky Sparkling Crystals Logo Skull Fan Water Tear Drop Flower Openwork Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch Very excel...
Silver Plate
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 Gold Sunburst Turquoise Pearl Crystal Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Sunburst Radiant Oval Turquoise Cabochon White Round Pearl Purple Lilac Yellow Square Crystals Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Large Asymmetric Brutalist Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Asymmetric Heart Love Brutalist Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
$1,526
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...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Jewelled Radiant Sun Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone brooch featuring a radiant sun embellished with multi colored crystals, faux pearl and resin cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made ...
Gilt Metal
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 Jewelled Heart Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart brooch/pendant featuring a gorgeous stylized heart shape embellished with multicolor crystals. Silver tone metal ...
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Black Lucite Rhinestone Bow Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely bow pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is crafted in black lucite and is adorned with clear shiny rhinestones. Signed: “Christian Lacroi...
Christian Lacroix Brooch 1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Brooch 1990. Beautiful Christian Lacroix from the 90's in good condition, this design is particular to the brand making this a really sought after piece among colle...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Baroque Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage toned Baroque brooch embellished with a yellow resin cabochon. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 6...
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
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Heart Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Heart Rhinestone Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Heart brooch with rhinestone embellishments. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Mad...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Embroidered Flower Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled gold toned brooch embellished with a massive embroidered flower. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. heigh...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Blue Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch featuring an iridescent blue heart at the center, blue crystals, turquoise color cabochon, rhodoid ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Madonna with Child Cameo Double Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare double brooch featuring a framed Madonna with Child cameo, gold toned chains, heart and cross charms and multicolored glas...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Symbolic Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch pendant in dark silver metal tone featuring a star with faceted stone at the centre and symbolic figures. Can be worn as a brooch or pendant. Marke...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored enamel and crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : height a...
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 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...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Black Enamel Faux Coral Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Black Enamel Faux Coral Cross Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.24 inches (5.7 cm) Width: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Features: - ...
Christian Lacroix Silver Toned Jewelled Coral Branch Design Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned coral branch design brooch embellished with red and peach color resin cabochons and clear crystals. Silver tone metal hardware. Marked CHRIST...
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...
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...
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 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...
$751Sale Price|20% Off
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 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
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 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 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 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...
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 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
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 star brooch with glittering balls, gold toned Resin 1980/90s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The allure of bold Costume Jewelry ! A very rare and unusual large brooch in the shape of a star by Christian Lacroix Paris. On the rays are glittering balls with cut rhinestones. Si...
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 Organza Brooch in Gilted Metal
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Gilted metal brooch paved with rhinestones and an organza rose. Additional information: Dimensions: 11 cm (4.33 in) x 11 cm (4.33 in) Condition: V...
Gilt Metal
STAR BROOCH by Ch. Lacroix Paris fully set with rhinestones, pearl , early 80'
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Stuttgart, DE
CHRISTIAN LACROIX STAR BROOCH (Made in France) fully set with rhinestones. In the middle there is a large cut square rhinestone stone measuring...
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Silver Tone Crystal Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage silver tone cross brooch-pendant. It is designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is adorned with colourful crystals. Signed: “CL”. Size: 6x4.2cm IMPOR...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Louis XV Portrait Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Louis XV Portrait Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.22 inches (8.2 cm) Width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - LOUIS XV p...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Cross Brooch Measurements: Height : 4 1/8 inches (9 cm) Width: 2 5/8 inches (6.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Massive open...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Rhinestone Cross Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Rhinestone Cross Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height : 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) Width: 1.45 inches (3.7 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACR...
Magnificent colorful brooch by Christian Lacroix Paris, glass stones, 1990's
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Colorful brooch by Christian Lacroix Paris, in orange, perfect immitated coral , pink and blue glass stones. The brooch consists of 2 parts, the blue drop hangs movably from the p...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Starfish Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Starfish Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.32 inches (5.9 cm) Width: 2.32 inches (5.9 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN...
Christian Lacroix Silver Plated Ladybug Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Silver-plated brooch representing a ladybug paved with rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 7cm x 4 cm (2.75" x 1.57") Condition: Very...
Silver Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iridescent Jewelled Bow Patinated Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iridescent Jewelled Bow Patinated Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.53 inches (3.9 cm) Length: 3.85 inches (9.8 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACR...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Celtic Cross Ball Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Celtic Cross Ball Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.38 inches (8.6 cm) Width: 2.87 inches (7.3 cm) Thickness: 0.47 inch (1.2 cm) ...
Christian Lacroix Love Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning heartshaped CHRISTIAN LACROIX enamelled brooch Condition: very good Made in France Material: metal, enamel Color: red and multicolor Dimensions: 4 x 4 cm Hardware: gold-plat...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Brooch. A magnificent brooch in the shape of a red, blue, and yellow heart encircled by a row of rhinesto...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix silver plated brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver plated brooch is from the Christmas collection of 2007. In the back, you can see the embossed inscription "Noel 2007" with the signature CL...
Other, Mixed Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Cross Huge Openwork Statement Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch Necklace Pendant, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very rare to find. Can be worn as a nec...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Gold Toned Heart Logo Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned logo brooch embellished with clear crystals and the CL monogram at the center. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measureme...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bamboo Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bamboo Cross Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.05 inches (5.2 cm) Width: 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Bamboo pattern ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Star Modernist Abstract Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Star Modernist Abstract Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.54 inches (9 cm) Width: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Massive ...
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 LAC...
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal