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 Jewelled Cascading Crosses Lapel Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone lapel pin brooch featuring cascading crosses embellished with glass cabochons, multicolor crystals and faux pearls. Pearled heart top with CL mono...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Textured Huge Crisscross Heart Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1990 Unisex Iconic Classic Textured Huge Massive Crisscross Heart Love Dots Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Broche Pendentif 1995s Iconic Golden Heart Pendant and Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix brooch and pendant in the shape of the designer's iconic heart in gold-plated metal, signed Lacroix and surrounded by a pearl motif, back signed and equipped with a...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cutout Gold Moon Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cutout Gold Moon Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Width: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Cutout moon...
$371 / set
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart-shaped brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in CACHAN, FR
Very pretty heart-shaped branch. Adorned with pretty stones. In excellent condition. 7X6. Très jolie branche en forme de cœur. Ornée de jolie pierres. En excellent état. 7X6.
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Amethyst Heart Bell Water Drop Openwork Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Green Clear Cross Dots Jelly Belly Cabochon Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches, barely noticeable, ...
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...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Baroque Jewelled Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned openwork Baroque cross brooch embellished with pink/clear crystals and five CL monograms. Embossed CL on the reverse of the brooch. Ind...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1989 Logo Heart Amethyst Cross Crystals Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1989 Unisex Baroque Logo Heart Love Amethyst Purple Cross Circle Oval Square Crystals Chunky Statement Relief Dots Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Sterling Silver Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver cross brooch/pendant featuring semi-precisous stones and crystals. Can be worn as a brooch o...
Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Vintage Square Navy Green Cute Flower Enamel Crystals Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Textured Square Cube Navy Blue Cute Flower Enamel Green Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. A very beautiful brooch, rare t...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Indian Inspired Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive Indian inspired silver tone brooch/pendant embellished with a large purple crystal a the center and off-white pearls. Can be used as a brooch or pe...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Crystals Rose Flower Leaf Whole Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Baroque Cross Rose Flower Leaf Branch Whole Shining Crystals Pendant Brooch Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Light scra...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gold Silver Coral Heart Logo Drop Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Logo Heart Love Coral Branch Drop Dangle Charms Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Silver Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Brooch Limited Edition Xmas 1994
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antique bronze patina heart brooch embellished with a cameo. Limited Xmas edition. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Resin Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone resin heart brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 6.2 cm (2.44 inches) / max. width ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Dangle Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone heart with horns featuring a dangling heart at the center, embellished with clear crystals, embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Paris. Marked ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Sun Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Sun Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.17 inches (10.6 cm) Width: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Opulent Arlesian Inspired 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 Jewelled Openwork Design Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone openwork design cross brooch embellished with clear crystals and a CL monogram at the center. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indi...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Rhinestone Flower Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Rhinestone Flower Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.41 inches (3.6 cm) Width: 1.41 inches (3.6 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Jew...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Mirror Heart Brooch Pendant Ltd Edition Christmas 2007
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive antiqued silver toned Baroque heart brooch/pendant featuring a convex mirror at the center. Can be used as a brooch or pendant. Embossed Noël 2007...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Resin Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned resin heart brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 4 cm (...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive antiqued gold tone brooch featuring a heart shaped branch design and a large glass faux pearl drop. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enameled Seaweed Dangle Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone with multicolored enamel dangle brooch featuring a seaweed design embellished with clear crystals and glass cabocho...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Resin Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone resin heart brooch featuring a lace design. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Abstract Modern Face Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch/pendant featuring an abstract modern face. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicativ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ribbon Bow Red Enamel Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned ribbon bow design brooch featuring a red enamel heart at the center with CL monogram. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX C...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Resin Branches Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage resin heart brooch featuring intertwined branches design. Gold tone resin. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. hei...
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 Gold Toned Resin Iconic Starburst Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned resin iconic starburst brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. width approx. 6.1 cm (2.40 inches) / ...
Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Brooch with Resin
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with resin. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm Seller Reference: BR185
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX by Christiane BILLET Sculptured Croissant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX by Christiane BILLET Sculptured Croissant Brooch Measurements: Height : 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Width: 2.36 inches (6 cm) F...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Anchor Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Anchor Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.22 inches (8.2 cm) Width: 2.67 inches (6.8 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHR...
Christian Lacroix Flower Shaped Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Flower-shaped brooch in gilded metal paved with rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 4 cm (3.74" x 1.77") Condition: Very goo...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bull Silver Modernist Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bull Silver Modernist Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.33 inches (11 cm) Width: 2.24 inches (5.7 cm) Features: - 100% Au...
Christian Lacroix brooch with Resin
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with resin. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm Seller Reference: BR130
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone abstract cross brooch embellished with clear crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height appro...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Heart Logo Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Heart Logo Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) Width: 2.67 inches (6.8 cm) Features: - 100% Aut...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sculptural Bull Head Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sculptural Bull Head Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) Width: 1.61 inches (4.1 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. -...
Christian Lacroix Heart Shape Color Rhinestone brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The heart-shaped pattern on the earrings, which Christian Lacroix frequently employed to create his jewelry, is a representation of his creative aesthetic. Made in France and bearing...
Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Pins
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Golden metal pins with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm Seller Reference: BR191
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Four Leaf Clover Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Four Leaf Clover Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.60 inches (6.6 cm) Width: 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) Features: - ...
Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX NOEL 2007 Mirror Heart Limited Edition Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHRISTIAN LACROIX NOEL 2007 Baroque Mirror Heart Limited Edition Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.01 inches (10.2 cms) Width: 2.99 inches...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gothic Jewelled Heart Black Enamel Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gothic Jewelled Heart Black Enamel Brooch Measurements: Height : 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) Feature...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Geometric Mirror Star Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Geometric Mirror Star Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Width: 2.80 inches (7.1 cm) Features: - 100% ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Colour Metallic Beaded Fabric Flower Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Colour Metallic Beaded Fabric Flower Brooch Measurements: Height: 7 inches Width: 6 7/8 inches Features: - 100% ...
Christian Lacroix heart brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Heart of Christian Lacroix CL logo made with strass on the middle. Stamp on the back.
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Flower Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Iridescent Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) Width: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. -...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Jewelled Crystal Quartz Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Jewelled Crystal Quartz Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.22 inches (8.2 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) F...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Intricate Paisley Rhinestones Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Intricate Paisley Rhinestones Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.34 inches (8.5 cm) Width: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN L...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bull Modernist Abstract Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bull Modernist Abstract Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Width: 3.35 inches (8.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic...