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Christian Lacroix

French, b. 1951

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.

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Designer: Christian Lacroix
Dealer: Archive
S/S 1994 Christian Lacroix Silk dress with metal collar
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1994 Christian Lacroix Silk dress with metal collar halterneck yellow printed 100% silk Condition: Excellent 34" bust, 30" waist, 34" hips, 52" ...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix Maroon Wide Leg Pants
By Christian Lacroix
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Christian Lacroix maroon pants with slits up sides. Acetate and Rayon fabric. 28" waist, 43" length. Condition: Excellent. Size 38 / fits like current ...
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1980s French Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
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Christian Lacroix mini poof cocktail dress bust: 31", Waist: 25", Hip: 34", Length: 24" Condition: Excellent size XS
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1990s French Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix Cotton Scarf with Abstract Print
By Christian Lacroix
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Slate and multicolor woven Christian Lacroix square scarf with abstract print throughout and rolled edges. Condition: Excellent. Length: 22" Width: 22"
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1990s Italian Christian Lacroix

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Christian Lacroix fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Christian Lacroix fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of pink, red, purple and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Emanuel Ungaro, Balmain, and Karl Lagerfeld appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Christian Lacroix fashion from top boutiques around the world. Christian Lacroix fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $69 and tops out at $166,941, while the average work can sell for $697.
Questions About Christian Lacroix
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian Lacroix is a French fashion designer who started a fashion house under his name in 1987. Though it eventually folded in 2009, Lacroix’s imaginative and insouciant designs, particularly from the 1980s and 1990s, are highly sought after by collectors today. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly-vetted Christian Lacroix garments from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Christian Lacroix founded Christian Lacroix. The fashion designer was born in Arles, France, in 1951 and studied art history at the University of Montpellier and museum studies at the École du Louvre and the Sorbonne in Paris. Lacroix aspired to become a museum curator or costume designer but instead entered the world of fashion, specifically haute couture, after he was offered an assistant job at the legendary luxury brand Hermès. In 1981, he became a designer at the House of Patou. Then, he established his eponymous brand in 1987. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Christian Lacroix apparel and accessories.

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