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Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

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
Christian Lacroix coat Winter 1997
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Multicolored lurex coat with resin buttons decorated with pearls. Size 38FR. 1997 Fall-Winter Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimens...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Cotton denim lightly padded coat with gold lace appliqué Christian Lacroix Jeans
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton denim lightly padded and topstitched coat with gold lace appliqué. Main fabric composition: 75% cotton, 20% polyester. Trimming: 100% polyester. Zip closure on the middle fron...
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1990s Italian Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Blue brocade single-breasted coat Christian Lacroix BAZAR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue brocade single-breasted coat. Shell fabric composition: 96% acetate, 4% polyester. Branded lining: 62% acetate, 38% rayon. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Sh...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Large Blue-tone Blended Silk Stole
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Large blue-tone blended silk stole with fringes. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Dimensions without the fring...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Wild Silk Stole Embroidered with Golden Lurex Threads
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Multicolored wild silk stole embroidered with golden lurex threads. Collection Haute Couture. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Fall 2007 Jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Christian Lacroix - Black cropped jacket with ribbed detailing - Fall 2007 - Made in france - 100% silk lining
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Early 2000s Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Mid-length Multicolored Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Mid-length multicolored coat. 36FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 cm - Chest: 45 cm - Wais...
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Early 2000s Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Navy Blue Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Christian Lacroix Double Breasted Navy Silk Evening Coat. This cropped coat's unique silhouette lends a more fitted and feminine shape than most outerwear pieces. I...
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1950s Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Weaved cotton coat. Size 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 40 cm - Sleeve length: 37 cm - Length: 83 cm FV179
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1990s Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Red Wool Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Red wool coat, collar decorated with golden metal elements. 46FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensi...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

1990s Christian Lacroix Royal Cerulean Blue Velvet Vintage 90s Blazer Jacket 40
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
This 1990s CHRISTIAN LACROIX royal / cerulean blue velvet jacket adds a pop of color to any outfit! Smart tailored fit. Three large matte gold heart e...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

1990s Christian Lacroix Chartreuse Faux Fur Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990s gorgeous chartreuse faux fur coat by Christian Lacroix. Swing style with short scarf that is attached to the collar. Hidden buttons up centre front and vertical slit pockets. B...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Lace Jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Milano, IT
Christian Lacroix white linen jacket. Cropped style with three-quarter length sleeves decorated with black lace and heart-shaped jewel buttons. Remarks: This garment has been custom...
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1990s Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Coat Haute Couture, 1988/89
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Maxi coat in silk velvet in mauve and purple tones. Silk lining. Haute Couture Piece from the Fall-Winter 1988/89 collection. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Addi...
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20th Century French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Coat of Black Velvet and Silk Haute Couture
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Haute Couture coat made of black velvet and silk. Buttons in gold-plated metal, glass paste, and rhinestones. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR. Collection Haute ...
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1990s Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Orange Cotton Coat Ornamented with Golden Metal Buttons
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in Italy) Orange cotton coat ornamented with golden metal buttons. Indicated size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...
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1990s Italian Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Multi-Coloured Tweed Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This beautiful and rare find early 90s Christian Lacroix multi-coloured wool tweed plaid coat is one of a kind! Featuring gripoix buttons. - Velvet embroidered patterns at the b...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Purple Silk Velvet Haute Couture Coat, Size 44FR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Purple silk velvet Haute Couture coat. Size indicated 44FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 45 cm, Chest: 50 cm, Waist: 36 ...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Embroidered Cotton Coat Size 40FR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in Madagascar) Embroidered cotton coat. Size 40FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 45 cm, Chest: 50 cm, Sleeve length: 60 cm, Length: ...
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Early 2000s Malagasy Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Coat in Wool, Fall 1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Wool coat. No size label, it fits a 40FR. Fall-Winter 1990/91 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 50 cm, Chest: 54 ...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Vintage Embellished Poncho Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare embellished poncho coat. This coat features : - Slips on. - Drawstring waist and collar. - Gorgeous black and golden bronze coated fabric with black s...
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20th Century French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Black nylon thin padded jacket with branded buttons Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black nylon thin padded jacket with branded buttons. Lining: rayon SIZE 54 (Man)
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Early 2000s Romanian Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

A Christian Lacroix jacket in Chocking Pink blistered silk Circa 2000
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000 France Beautiful blistered and embossed silk jacket by Christian Lacroix dating from the 2000s. Small turned-down collar and front closure with five spiral red...
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Early 2000s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian LaCroix Multi-Color Bold Abstract Florals Silk Jacquard Scarf
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian LaCroix wonderful multi-color bold abstract florals silk jacquard scarf measures 26 inches by 27 inches, with hand-rolled edges. Original tags attached and Made in It...
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Early 2000s Italian Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian LaCroix Bold Whimsical Multi-Color "History of LaCroix" Silk Scarf
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian LaCroix wonderfully bold and whimsical multi-color "History of LaCroix" silk jacquard scarf measures 26 inches by 27 inches, finished with hand-rolled edges. Origina...
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1990s Italian Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

A Christian Lacroix Plaid Wool Jacket Circa 1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 France Jacket by Christian Lacroix Paris 90s in brown wool and hound of wine, mauve and buff. Small epaulettes. Velvet ribbons, gold metal and wool are applied to the rig...
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1980s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Black Velvet Colours Houndstooth Tweed Oversized Long Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Christian Lacroix black velvet combined with colours(pink, green, blue, white, black) houndstooth tweed oversized long coat from fall 1991 collection. - Featuring a black...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Faux Tiger Print and Lace Trench Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Lacroix for Bazar Tiger print coat with fantastic wide lapels with black lace trim along the pockets and lapel. Made in France Size: 44 Me...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Embroidered Multicoloured Floral Prints Clutch Coat
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Christian Lacroix embroidered multicolour floral prints clutch coat from Fall 1991 collection. - Featuring stand collar, long sleeves, two side pockets and black quilte...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Mohair Coat w/Fox Fur Trim
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Studio City, CA
A Christian Lacroix haute couture pink mohair coat from the late 1980s/early 1990s with a swing-like silhouette and silver fox-trimmed cuffs. The coat's shape is constructed out of t...
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Late 20th Century French Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear

Christian Lacroix coats and outerwear for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Christian Lacroix coats and outerwear 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 blue, pink 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 André Courrèges, Azzedine Alaïa, and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Christian Lacroix coats and outerwear from top boutiques around the world. Christian Lacroix coats and outerwear prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $518 and tops out at $4,990, while the average work can sell for $1,101.
Questions About Christian Lacroix Coats and Outerwear
  • 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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