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 1990s Vintage Black Neoprene Scuba Jacket + Skirt Ensemble
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic vintage 1990s neoprene skirt and jacket ensemble by Christian Lacroix. Shiny black scuba fabric is black on the exterior and orange on the inside. Wear together as an ensem...
Christian Lacroix skirt 2000s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - Long gauffered silk skirt enhanced with quilted leaves pattern and topstitches. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. A Collection circa 2000-2006. Condition: ...
Wrap silk skirt with ruffles and stripe and pink lining Christian Lacroix Bazar
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrap silk skirt with ruffles and stripe and pink lining. Fabric composition ( stripes) :62% silk, 36% polyester. Silk lining with Lace edge . SIZE 38 (8 US) M
Silk skirt with abstract print Christian Lacroix Bazar
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk skirt with abstract print .Polyester lining. Split on both side , lenght= 13 cm SIZE M
Printed jersey rayon skirt Christian Lacroix Bazar
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed jersey rayon skirt . SIZE M
Christian Lacroix Vintage High Waisted Abstract 1990s Silk Mini Pencil Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX high waisted mini pencil skirt! Pale grey silk with vibrant colors of red, blue, yellow, orange, black and browns throughout. Hidden zipper up...
Printed and pleated skirt with cut-work Christian Lacroix Bazar
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed and pleated skirt with cut-work. Main fabric ( hips and waist) : 57% rayon, 43% acetate. Printed fabric: silk. Pleated fabric: silk. Zip on the left side. SIZE: 42 (Fr) L
Christian Lacroix 1990s Rare Skirt Green with Exquisite Print
By Christian Lacroix
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This extraordinary Christian Lacroix skirt from the 1990s is a true reflection of the designer’s unparalleled creativity and flamboyant spirit. Known for his theatrical approach to f...
Christian Lacroix Adjustable Sculptural Silk Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous burnished gold silk skirt from Christian Lacroix. It can be shaped in endless machinations by lengthening or shortening the functional matc...
Christian Lacroix 1995 Jupe brodee FR40 Black Wool embroided Skirt UK12 US10
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix mid-short skirt, slightly flared cut, in thick black wool cloth embroidered with braided wool cord with a pattern of colored inscriptions, 2 slit pockets on the fro...
Christian Lacroix 1999 jacquard multicolor skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Lacroix 1999 Jacquard multicolor skirt. Size 38 approximately.
Gonna Denim Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Gonna in Denim leggero Christian Lacroix con tasche laterali e patch decorata su una tasca. Chiusura cerniera sul retro Ottime condizioni Taglia 40fr Misure: Vita 41cm Fianchi 47cm ...
Black skirt with split CHRISTIAN LACROIX BAZAR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black skirt with split (lenght = 18cm) Main fabric composition: 61% cotton, 39% acetate. Printed Lining composition: 54% acetate, 46% rayon. Zip closure on the left side. SIZE on ta...
Christian Lacroix printed origami skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Lacroix Pleated origami printed multicolore skirt. Size 38.
Grey flanelle skirt with snap closure middle front Jeans de Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey flanelle skirt with branded snap closure middle front. Main fabric composition: 80% wool, 20% polyester. Lining ( printed with stripes) : 54% acetate, 46% rayon. SIZE 46 (It)...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Long Skirt Red and Pink 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A beautiful and rare hard to find a similar long skirt from Christian Lacroix Bazar, featuring a vibrant motif in shades of red and soft orange-pink. The design is delicately overlai...
Christian Lacroix vintage skirt with sequin details
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix vintage maxi skirt with sequin details From the Late 1990’s – Early 2000’s Collection Size – M/US8/FR40 Waist: 71 cm / 28″ Hip: ...
Christian Lacroix skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Black lace skirt with a silk lining. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 36 cm - Hips: 50...
Vintage Black & Multicolor Christian Lacroix Wool Checkerboard & Striped Skirt S
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black and multicolor wool checkerboard and striped skirt suit by Christian Lacroix. Circa 1992-1993. Blazer features pointed collar, dual faux hip pockets, and oversized gol...
Christian Lacroix Fall 2006 purple jacquard skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Lacroix Fall/Winter 2006-2007 Collection Purple jacquard skirt. Size 38.
Mixed color tweed mini wrap skirt Bazar de Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mixed color tweed mini wrap skirt . Main fabric: 93% wool, 7% polyamide. Lining: acetate & rayon ( printed) Hidden branded buttons in the middle front on the waist. SIZE 36 (Fr) M
Christian Lacroix Black Pom Pom Pencil Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer a vintage Christian Lacroix black pom pom pencil skirt, a playful yet refined example of the designer’s signature flair for texture and embellishment...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Satin Miniskirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE CHRISTIAN LACROIX SATIN MINISKIRT: This is THE perfect miniskirt— so easy to wear with boots, heels, and even layered with tights. Made in France by master couturier Christian Lacroix in the early 90s, it's the perfect black cotton and silk, creating a low-sheen satin. It's fully lined and the craftsmanship is evident in every detail of the design. Features two slash pockets in the front and an A-line mini shape; it could easily be hemmed shorter if you want more of a micro-mini! The Vintage Peggy Daven...
Christian Lacroix skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - Mid-length multicolored lamb wool skirt. Size 36FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 35 cm - Hips: 46 cm - Length: 65 cm SKU:FJ209
Christian Lacroix skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Mid-length black skirt with a red pattern. Size 40FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 34 cm - Hips: 48 cm - Length:...
Burberry Nova Check Belted Mini Skirt size 38
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
A-line shape Burberry Nova check mini skirt. Removable belt. Two vents on the front. Fabric is stretchy and hugs the figure. Vintage, circa 2000s. Composition: Cotton/elasthane ...
Hermès Soft Leather Pleated Skirt - F/W 2005 Runway - Jean Paul Gaultier
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès Soft Leather Pleated Skirt - F/W 2005 Runway, Jean Paul Gaultier OVERVIEW A rare and collectible Hermès runway-documented skirt from Fall/Winter 2005, designed under Jean Pau...
Hermès by Martin Margiela Autumn/Winter 2000 Camel Hair Wrap Skirt
By Hermès
Located in Manchester, GB
Hermes Fall/Winter 2000 by Martin Margiela wrap skirt in camel hair with leather buckle and H branded buttons. The same type of skirt was shown on the runway in brown crocodile. In...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Runway F/W 2000 Black Sequin Midi Skirt
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A sleek, quietly striking piece from Narciso Rodriguez’s Fall/Winter 2000 runway collection. Rooted in the minimalist aesthetic of the late 90s—seen in the work of designers like Cal...
Vivienne Westwood F/W 1993 Genuine Sheepskin & Velvet Ultra Mini Skirt Orb Logo
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the F/W 1993 'Anglomania' collection, this stunning Vivienne Westwood skirt was one of the first pieces produced under Westwood's 'Gold Label', a new labelling system intro...
Willi Smith Plaid Skirt, Circa 1980s
By Willi Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage blue and white gingham plaid skirt. deep patch pockets. side button closure from waist to hem. 🌴 A beautiful designer skirt that is reminiscent...
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Neon Map Print Mesh Zipper Skirt, FW 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Printed mesh, featuring a map with a graffiti print overlay in multicoloured neon ...
Valentino 1998 Vintage Sequin Zebra Midi Skirt
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This vintage Valentino skirt might have been taken straight out of Carrie Bradshaw's closet. Meticulously hand-embellished in a fun zebra motif, each sequin catches the light to reve...
Perry Ellis Vintage 1980s Brown Wool Midi Skirt with Inverted Pleats
By Perry Ellis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage brown wool skirt. high waist. inverted pleats at front and back of skirt. hip pockets. belt loops. side button closure + an interior hook & eye. falls mid calf/ midi length. ...
Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2018-2019 Look 100 Silk Satin
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CANNES, FR
Dolce & Gabbana Collection Fall/Winter 2018-2019 Look 100 Trapeze satin skirt with applications. T.40 Italian.
Hermès by Martin Margiela, lambskin skirt, Spring 1999
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès skirt by Martin Margiela, Collection Spring 1999 Composition: 100% lambskin - silk lining Made in France Marked size: 40 (large) Measurements: Waist width: 38 cm Length: 61...
Moschino Navy Blue Mini Skirt, Circa 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moschino navy blue cotton pique mini skirt. straight silhouette. large scale dots in three shades of blue in appliquéd organza on the front and back of skirt. side zip closure. skirt...
Christian Lacroix skirt by Christian Lacroix Fall-Winter 1994
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - 1994 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Long lace low-rise skirt with guipure, silk muslin sunray pleats, and...
Christian Lacroix Bazar Crimson Velvet Multi-Design Skirt, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Get lost in the eclectic swirling patterns of this beautiful LaCroix skirt. From the Bazar line comes this velvet wool and polyester combo skirt that will draw attention anywhere you...
Christian Lacroix skirt 1990/1992s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Long skirt in orange brocade with floral patterns decorated with openwor...
Christian Lacroix Pleated Beige Wild Silk Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Beige wild silk pleated skirt with black lace. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good...
Christian Lacroix Long Red and Black Silk Brocade Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Long red and black silk brocade skirt. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Wai...
Brown and black lace skirt with pale pink lining Christian Lacroix BAZAR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown and black lace skirt with pale pink lining . Lace composition: 59% acrylic, 21% nylon, 20% rayon. Lining: 58% acetate, 42% rayon. Invisible zip closure on the left side. SIZE...
Size: 40
Christian Lacroix Mini Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Christian Lacroix mixed media bias cut mini skirt. three panel mixed print, pattern and texture. front is velvet, side & back are a nubby knit with raised pom pom effect + sm...
Size: 38 FR / 6 US
Vintage Christian Lacroix Multicolored Print Silk Maxi Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for his opulent and theatrical designs, French designer Christian Lacroix launched his first Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, hi...
Christian Lacroix Black Lace Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Black lace skirt embroidered with costume pearls and with a silk lining. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: V...
Christian Lacroix Blended Cotton and Mohair Wool Skirt, 2008
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
hristian Lacroix - (Made in France) Blended cotton and mohair wool skirt in black, beige, and silver tones. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR/40FR. Fall/Winter 2008 Collection. Addi...
Lacroix Haute Couture silk Faille Skirt FR38/40
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture skirt in changing silk faille (pink orange), mid-calf length, high waist with wraparound closure crossed by 2 ties to tie in front, wide inverted plea...
Christian Lacroix Women's Vintage Abstract Pattern Full Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to skirt is evident on this used Christian Lacroix designer resale item. Details Multicolour Silk Full skirt Midi length Abstract p...