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
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
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
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored crystals
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored crystals
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Brutalist Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage toned and textured brutalist cross brooch/pendant. Could be used as a
Gilt Metal
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
Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Christian Lacroix Pret a Porter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Brooch/Pendant A fabulous brutalist gold-plated openwork
$1,296
W 2.68 in L 3.39 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Splash Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone "splash" cross brooch. Could be used as a brooch or
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned openwork brooch/pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL
Gilt Metal
$598
W 1.3 in L 1.89 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Crystals Blue Pink Green Silver Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Cabochon Pendant Brooch, Silver
Silver
$891
W 1.42 in L 2.09 in
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
Gold Plate
$637
W 2.05 in L 2.76 in
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Baroque Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing gold tone Baroque style openwork cross brooch and pendant. It is designed by
$1,296
W 2.68 in L 3.39 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Cross Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch Necklace
Gold Plate
$2,368 / set
W 3.55 in L 13.78 in
CHRISTIAN LACROIX PARIS, necklace with removable cross brooch, with rhinestons
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Cross brooch with rhinestone decorations hanging on a blue chain with gold balls by Christian
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix cross pendant brooch
By Lacroix
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Vintage Christian Lacroix pendant, never worn, in its original packaging. Gold plate quality gold
Gold Plate
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
Christian Lacroix brooch and pendant cross mini pearls beads swarosky
By Christian Lacroix
Located in BÈGLES, FR
, How is it made ? Christian Lacroix vintage cross brooch and pendant gold toned and embellished with
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage Massive 7" CHRISTIAN LACROIX Dramatic Crystal Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive 7" CHRISTIAN LACROIX Dramatic Crystal Brooch Pendant Necklace Measurements: Height
Christian Lacroix vintage brooch or pendant cross
By Christian Lacroix
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Christian Lacroix brooch or pendant, The chain is not original, never worn 9 cms
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Massive Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive jewelled Medieval inspired cross brooch pendant. Detailed
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Massive Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive jewelled Medieval inspired iconic cross brooch pendant
Christian Lacroix Pin Brooch Pendant oversized Gilt Metal Modernist Cross
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Paris signed Pin Brooch Pendant - Necklace. Oversized couture gilt metal cross
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive cross brooch pendant. Multi colored pate de verre cabochons in a
Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch
Gold Plate
Sold
W 2.68 in L 3.39 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.89 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Silver Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Can be worn as brooch or necklace pendant. 100% Genuine. Very good condition. A very beautiful
Silver
Christian Lacroix Vintage Silver Toned Heart Cross Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned pendant necklace featuring a cross with heart center and
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.89 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Silver Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Cabochon Pendant Brooch, Silver
Silver
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.89 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Silver Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Pendant Brooch Silver Tone Can be worn as
Silver
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.89 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Silver Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Pendant Brooch Silver Tone Can be worn as
Silver
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.89 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Silver Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Cabochon Pendant Brooch, Silver
Silver
Sold
W 2.68 in L 3.39 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.19 in L 1.58 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Blue Pink Green Crystals Silver Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Cross Crystal Twined Vine Pendant Brooch
Gold Plate
Sold
W 2.68 in L 3.39 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Cross Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch Necklace
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Heart Cross Pendant or Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Heart Cross Pendant / Brooch. Made in France. Can be worn as a pendant or a
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Abstract Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned abstract cross brooch/pendant embellished with clear crystals
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled silver toned cross. Can be worn as a brooch or pendant. Marked
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
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage chunky gold toned cross brooch/pendant in openwork torsade pattern
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Baroque Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Baroque cross brooch/pendant with crystal embellishement
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive jewelled Medieval inspired iconic cross brooch pendant
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Cross Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone textured cross pendant. Comes with a black velvet ribbon. May
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned cross brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Wired Cross Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
worn as a brooch or pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements
Christian Lacroix Vintage Baroque Mirrored Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage Baroque gold toned cross brooch and pendant embellished with mirrors
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Brutalist Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage toned brutalist cross brooch/pendant. Could be used as a brooch or
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned cross brooch/pendant in openwork torsade pattern
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Hammered Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage hammered gold toned cross brooch/pendant accentuated with embossed
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive textured gold tone cross brooch. Could be used as a brooch or
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch/pendant featuring a massive gold toned openwork cross. Can be
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch/pendant featuring a massive gold toned openwork cross. Marked
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Massive Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive jewelled Medieval inspired iconic cross brooch pendant
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ribbed Textured Bundle Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned bundle pattern cross brooch/pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned textured cross brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cross brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored crystals
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver cross pendant brooch featuring semi precisous stones
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Cross Brooch and Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned openwork cross brooch and pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver cross pendant brooch featuring semi precisous stones
Christian Lacroix Vintage Orange Enamel Glass Cabochon Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage Baroque gold toned cross brooch/pendant embellished with orange enamel
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Jewelled Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage iconic massive jewelled Medieval inspired gold tone cross brooch pendant
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive jewelled Medieval inspired iconic gold toned cross brooch
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Orange Enamel Baroque Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificent gold tone Baroque cross brooch pendant designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990
Enamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Massive Jewelled Gold Tone Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive jewelled Medieval inspired iconic gold toned cross brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage pendant necklace featuring a gold toned cross with intricate baroque
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage pendant necklace featuring a gold toned cross with intricate baroque
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Enameled Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage pendant necklace featuring a gold toned cross with intricate Baroque
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Splash Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage toned cross brooch/pendant from the SPLASH collection. Could be used as
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Baroque Cross Dangle Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued gold toned Baroque cross dangle pendant embellished with
Christian Lacroix Jewelled Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX sterling silver cross pendant embellished with multicolored crystals. Can be
Christian Lacroix Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully crafted scrolling cross brooch that can be worn on chain as a pendant. Signed on back
Christian Lacroix Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Houston, TX
branching pieces form the cross shape that can be worn as a brooch or on a chain as a pendant. Stunning
Christian Lacroix Paris Massive Huge Scale Avant Garde Couture Necklace c 1980s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in University City, MO
Christian Lacroix Paris Massive huge scale avant-garde couture statement necklace c 1980s The extraordinary avant-garde huge scale artisan necklace is designed with a massive rigid s...
Amethyst, Base Metal
$1,807 / set
D 3.94 in L 16.93 in
Vintage Trifari by Kunio Matsumoto Rare Grapevine Necklace & Brooch Set 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dreamy and incredibly beautiful vintage Trifari Kunio Matsumoto necklace and brooch demi-parure. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese architect and designer Kunio Matsum...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Corset
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Christian Lacroix Corset. Condition : very good Collection : Christian Lacroix Lingerie Made in France Material : silk, polyester Color : white, red Size : 1 Lining : polye...
$4,925
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Choker Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished w...
Mixed Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Ex Voto Sacred Heart Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare and opulent multi chain silver toned necklace featuring an ex voto sacred heart, adorned with boteh-like design details, embellished with a large facet...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
$6,125
H 5 in W 3.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 4.5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Diamante Long Choker, Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Diamante Long Choker, Circa 1990s. This stunning and well-crafted choker, featuring a variety of crystal shapes, is genuinely chic. It detaches from th...
Mixed Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangle earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. hei...
Gilt Metal
$6,768
Size: IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned with antique patina necklace featuring openwork links embellished with tassel charms and Aurora Borealis crystals. Heart charm pendant at center....
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Opulent Wide Crystal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned opulent wide articulated cuff bracelet embellished with multicolor crystals. Adjustable double hook and loop closures. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Gilt Metal
Chrsitian Lacroix Vintage Crystal Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage choker necklace featuring massive purple crystals with iridescent rocaille beads. Hook clasp. Extension chain. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France....
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Clamper Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone clamper bracelet featuring two butterflies embellished with resin stained glass like wings, multicolored crystals, faux pearls and a pair of ant...
Christian Lacroix Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular necklace of Christian Lacroix. Central medaillon, faux perle and faux coral. Big CL signed on the back, stamp Christian Lacroix Made in France. Very impressive artistic w...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Comedie Francaise Baroque Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage COMEDIE FRANCAISE gold toned openwork heart brooch featuring opulent Baroque ornamental details and a cupid on a side. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX Made in Fra...
Gilt Metal
$777Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.17 in
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...
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.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.