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.
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix White High Waisted Photograph Print Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Decadent Vintage, 1990's Photograph print pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Featuring beautiful antique imagery such as floral motifs, flower girls, chickens and toreros amongst other 'L...
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix High Waist Orange Leafy Trippy Velvet Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, Trippy Vintage, 1990's High Waisted pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. MADE IN ITALY. Features ; 100% Cotton / Zip and Button closure / Classic 4 ...
Amazing Vintage Christian Lacroix 1990s High Waisted Ethnic Snake Wide Leg Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX trousers! Flattering high waist, with zipper at fly, and two brass floral buttons at waist. Ethnic, tribal print, with a touch of animal! Fitted, with a wide leg. Extremely rare, and super impressive on! Pairs fantastic with the pictured vintage SOPHIE SITBON snakeskin print silk chiffon halter top...
90's Vintage Christian Lacroix Jacquard Sparkly Lilac Green Monogram Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage, 1990's Lilac & Lime green Jacquard Logo pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are provided in Inches - (High waisted fit ) Waist -29-30" ...
Christian Lacroix 1990's High Waisted Map Patterned Jeans
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Garish 1990's Christian LaCroix high waisted pants, with an extremely vibrant atlas print throughout. Features: Zip & Button fasten Classic x4 pocket design Made in Italy 100% C...
Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Gresham, OR
Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans: Geometric and floral motifs are embroidered in shades of yellow, chartreuse, pink and lavender with an ...
Short denim trouser with thread flower embroideries CHRISTIAN LACROIX
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short denim trouser with thread flower embroideries. Pocket on both side and on the back. Branded button , buttonhole and zip closure on the top middle front. SIZE 38 / M
1990’s Christian LaCroix Satin Jeans Loud Vibrant Neon Colourful Print Pants
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Christian LaCroix Shiny Satin Jeans in a Loud, Vibrant Colourful Print ! Classic four pocket design / Zip button closure / Satin finish material Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6 Mea...
90's Vintage Christian Lacroix Jacquard Sparkly Lilac Green Monogram Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage, 1990's Lilac & Lime green Jacquard Logo pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are provided in Inches - (High waisted fit ) Waist -29" Ri...
Christian Lacroix Black Linen Pants, 1993
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Black linen pants embroidered with multicolored patterns. Indicated size 38FR. Spring-Summer 1993 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional informati...
1990s Christian Lacroix Black Lace and Silk Chiffon Harem Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Christian Lacroix black harem pants from his autumn/winter 1993 ready to wear collection; perfect for a more daring and unique approach to event dressing. They feature a ...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Silk Shantung Golden Yellow Oriental Wide Leg Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX silk shantung high waisted, wide leg trousers! Wonderful golden yellow color, with hand-sewn ivory silk thread in an Oriental print. A stunning fit,...
$251Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Horst Buchholz Posters & Floral Print Pants Trousers
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage colourful floral print pants trousers featuring actor HORST BUCHOLZ posters. Waist button and zippered closure. Two faux front pockets. Two back pockets. B...
Christian Lacroix Orange Linen Pants Spring, 1998
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Orange linen pants embroidered with multicolored patterns. Size 38FR. Spring-Summer 1998 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional information: Condi...
$1,395Sale Price|40% Off
Size: Italian Size 40
New Tom Ford For Gucci 2004 Final Collection Silk Runway Pants IT 40 (S)
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Runway Silk Gucci Pants Brand New w/ Tags $2350 Worn by most of the models for the Spring/Summer 2004 Collection Tom Ford's "Farewell" Spring Collection for Gucci Blush Silk Pa...
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dior Galliano Era SS 2006 jeans / cotton pants Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Collection: Christian Dior spring 2006 READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: Portugal Christian...
SELF-PORTRAIT Size 26 Black Cotton Five Pockets Jeans
By Self-Portrait
Located in San Francisco, CA
SELF-PORTRAIT jeans in a black cotton woven fabric featuring a five pockets style, straight leg, and zip fly closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 26/32 Measurements:...
1980S Ecru Silk Crepe De Chine Pleated & Elastic Men's Pants
Located in New York, NY
1980S Ecru Silk Crepe De Chine Pleated & Elastic Men's Pants
1960S GLEN OAKS Striped Polyester Men's Pants
Located in New York, NY
1960S GLEN OAKS Striped Polyester Men's Pants
Alexander McQueen S/S 2009 Crystal Kaleidoscope Skeleton Print Leggings XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Spring Summer 2009 "Natural Dis-tinction, Un-Natural Selection" collection. Features the now iconic skeleton print formed by a symmetric crystal...
$2,290
Size: See Measurement in description
GUCCI By Tom Ford S/s 1998 Black Satin Crystal G String Buckle Pants
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
*THIS PAIR OF PANTS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH 38 AND 40* Exude sophistication with these expertly tailored trousers by Gucci. Rendered in a sleek midnight hue, they feature a streamline...
Dolce&Gabbana F/W 2001 Lambskin Leather Bootcut Pants
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Dolce&Gabbana - Fall Winter 2001 - Brown Lambskin Leather Pants - Pure lambskin - Lining in suede - Slim bootcut fit - Button closure - Made in Italy - Used Condition: ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 1997 “It’s A Jungle Out There” Cowhide Trousers Wide Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 1997 “It’s A Jungle Out There” Cowhide Accent Trousers / Wide Leg Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 1997 “Its A Jungle Out There...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Ad Brown Metallic Skinny Lurex Stretch Pants
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a glittery pair of dark brown lurex pants designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This pair debuted on the runway on Stella Tennant and was feature...
Moschino Pink Flower Cotton Jeans
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Pink Flower Cotton Jeans Moschino pink denim with daysies all over Totally made in italy in italian size range 42 Composition: Cotton
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Italian Size 44
New Rare Tom Ford For Gucci Farewell Collection Silk Runway Pants 2004 Sz 44
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New w/ Tags $2350 Rare Runway Silk Gucci Pants Worn by most of the models for the Spring/Summer 2004 Collection Tom Ford's "Farewell" Spring Collection for Gucci White Silk Pa...
Christian Lacroix black pants by Christian Lacroix Winter 1997
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - 1997 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Guipure and black wool pants embroidered with pearls and sequins. Siz...
Christian Lacroix Pants with Sequins Haute Couture
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Black tulle pants entirely embroidered with sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36 FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions:...
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix High Waisted Colorful Rainbow Jacquard Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage, 1990's Colorful striped Jacquard pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. MADE IN ITALY. Features ; 100% Cotton / Zip and Button closure / Classic 4 Pocket design / Copped...
90s Vintage Christian Lacroix Hot Pink High Waisted Photograph Print Jeans Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage, 1990's Hot Pink Photograph print pants by CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Featuring iconic imagery such as The Beatles, floral motifs and torero cartoons amongst other 'Lacr...
Christian Lacroix Pants Embroidered with Silvery Lurex Yarns
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Pants embroidered with silvery lurex yarns on black tulle. Indicated size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Waist: 37 cm Hips: ...
Christian Lacroix Blended Wool High-Waisted Pants Winter, 1993
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Blended wool high-waisted pants. Indicated size 36FR. Fall-Winter 1993 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
Christian Lacroix Pants Bazar Gold Velvet Handwriting Print Vintage 90s Sz 40
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned vintage 90s velvet pants by Christian Lacroix Bazar. Super-chic gold velvet with Lacroix signature and abstract handwriting print. Fully-lined/v...
Christian Lacroix Wide Leg Trouser
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix, wool gaberdine, fly front, high waist, wide leg, cuffed trouser having a laser cut, satin tuxedo stripe going down each side.
Christian Lacroix Jeans Vintage Embroidered Heart Denim Jacket & Trousers
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX JEANS vintage grey distressed denim jacket and trousers featuring amazing embroidered hearts. The jacket features : - Grey distressed ...
Christian Lacroix Modernist Floral Print Silk Top and Trouser Set L
By Christian Lacroix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix modernist floral print silk sleeveless top and trouser set. Pull on, sleeveless, scoop neckline, layered lavender silk chiffon top printed with bright flowers, clos...
Christian Lacroix Plaid Wide leg Trouser
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix, multi tone, plaid, wool, high waist, belted, trouser having a front panel that wraps to look like a skirt. Extra wide leg, cuffed pant can be seen from the back. P...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Black Satin Wide Leg Silk Blend Palazzo Pants
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely unique Christian Lacroix silk blend satin pants with a curved "bubble" hem. Unlined with front zip, button and hook closure. Hidden side pockets. 59% acetate, 41...