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Christian Lacroix Handbags and Purses

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 Pink Silk Bag
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Pink silk bag with golden metal elements. To be mentioned, a few slight scratches. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 25 cm - ...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Handbags and Purses

Top handle bag in denim and leather with flap embroideries Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Top handle bag in denim and leather with flap embroideries . Grey nylon lining. Snap closure in the middle front ( under the flap) Numbered : G0082 SIZE 35 cm X 17 cm X 5 cm Strap...
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Early 2000s French Christian Lacroix Handbags and Purses

Blue leather handle bag with printed front Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue leather handle bag with printed front and second long cross-body strap. Snap closure in the middle front and zip closure under the flat. 3 flats pockets inside the bag ( one wit...
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Early 2000s French Christian Lacroix Handbags and Purses

Christian Lacroix Black Silk, Gold Metal and Rhinestone Bag
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Black silk, gold metal and rhinestone bag. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 23 cm, Height: 20 cm, Depth: 7 cm, Handle: 30 cm Condition: Good conditio...
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1990s French Christian Lacroix Handbags and Purses

Christian Lacroix Patchwork Bag
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Satin bag with jewel gilded metal handles. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 22 cm (8.66 in), Width: 6cm (2.36 in), Handle: 32 cm (12.6 in) Condition:...
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Christian Lacroix Wicker Bag
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in Italy) Bag composed of white leather and wicker. Additional information: Dimensions: Width: 29 cm (11.41"), Height: 20 cm (7.87"), Depth: 12 cm (4.72"), ...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Studded Black Leather Gothic Inspired Bag
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage black leather Gothic inspired top handle bag embellised with gold toned studs featuring a cross. This bag features : - Black...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Tweed and Tartan Handbag
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage handbag featuring : - Retro purse wallet shape. - Textile body with tweed, tartan and silk brocarde. - Faux snake leather handle, trim and base. - Gold ton...
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1995s Christian Lacroix Clutch Minaudiere Leather Black
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix clutch circa 1995 in smooth and supple black leather, interior in buttercup yellow satin canvas, closed with a snap under th...
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Christian Lacroix handbags and purses for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Christian Lacroix handbags and purses available on 1stDibs. 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 Courrèges appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Christian Lacroix handbags and purses from top boutiques around the world. Christian Lacroix handbags and purses prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $399 and tops out at $1,109, while the average work can sell for $877.
Questions About Christian Lacroix Handbags and Purses
  • 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.

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