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 Haute Couture Iconic Purple Blue Iridescent Statement Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Sparkling Crystals Navy Blue Purple Iridescent Modernist Chunky Statement Bangle Cuff Bracelet Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. CHRISTIAN LAC...
Christian Lacroix Runway Bracelet Bangle Yellow and Black Silky Fabric
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional Christian Lacroix Paris signed bracelet bangle is a runway model from the Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection catwalk show. The design is documented; please see the...
Christian Lacroix Pink-Red See-Thru Free-Form Resin Bracelet Bangle
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a spectacular futuristic Space Age Christian Lacroix Paris massive bangle bracelet. The piece has a chunky free-form structural and carved design in pink-red watermelon-color...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX by Christiane BILLET Sculptured Bow Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX by Christiane BILLET Sculptured Bow Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height : 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Inner Circumference: 7.87 ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone bracelet featuring a stylized flower at the center embellished with pink resin. T-bar and toggle clasp. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Mad...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Interlocking Heart Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Interlocking Heart Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Inner Circumference: 7.67 inches (19.5cm) Fea...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Studded Leather Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone bracelet covered with burgundy red color leather with saddle stitch, embellished with studs and poured r...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bow Rhinestones Charm Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bow Rhinestones Charm Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2 inches (centre piece) Diameter: 2 5/8 inches (across) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN L...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Graffiti Gilt Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Graffiti Gilt Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.70 inch (1.8 cm) Inner Circumference: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACRO...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Entwined Jewelled Flower Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Entwined Jewelled Flower Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1 2/8 inches Diameter: 2 6/8 inches (across) Features: - ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Logo Symbol Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Logo Symbol Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.86 inch Inside Diameter: 2.55 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Lacroix ic...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Enamel Rhinestones Bracelet Bangle
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Enamel Rhinestones Bracelet Bangle Measurements: Diameter: 2 5/8 inches (inner across) Height: 1 2/8 inches (tallest part) Features: - 100% Authentic Chri...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Asymmetric Rhinestone Bangle Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Asymmetric Rhinestone Bangle Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 7/8 inches Inner Circumference: 7 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - ...
Rare Pair of Chanel Haute Couture Snake Bangles, Maison Goossens
By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Pair of Period Haute Couture Chanel Snake Bangles by Maison Goossens. These hand made hinged bracelets are composed of dozens of graduated gilt filig...
Bronze
Vintage Chanel Extra Wide Black Cuff With Gold Tone CC Logo Designs 2 7/16 inch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel made this dramatic cuff in the mid 1980s. The gold tone CC logos cover the entire cuff over the black plastic background underneath. Open back design for ease of putting on an...
Blue Enamel Faux Rose cut Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Gold tone hinged blue enamel bracelet featuring faux uncut diamond crystals and rhinestones. Inner diameter 65.00 mm (2.5 in), inner circumference 204.2 mm (7.00 in) FOLLOW MEGHN...
Zircon, Base Metal, Enamel
Tri-Color Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Kt White Yellow Rose Gold 2.00 Tcw
Located in San Diego, CA
Tri-Color Round Diamonds Bangle Bracelet Style: Tri-Color Bangle Bracelet Metal: 14kt White Yellow Rose Gold Size: Small Width: 10 MM at widest point Measurements: 2.25 X 2 inches -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$673Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Sculptural Gold Plated Modernist Architectural Cuff Bracelet 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This dynamic and sculptural cuff bracelet is modernist and architectural all at the same time. It is gold plated and from the 80's. Upside down, it looks like an inverted U. It slips...
Gold Plate
Bijoux Num Hand-engraved Star Pattern Vermeil Thin Bangle Bracelet
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num hand-engraved star pattern vermeil bangle bracelet. This beautiful bracelet features over 80 pcs of oval and round simulated diamonds, handcrafted Italian "Rigato" etchi...
Other, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Large Yvone Christa Polished Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Yvone Christa Large polished sterling silver cuff bracelet measures 8 1/4 inches in circumference. The width measures 1 inch to 2 inches respectfully...
New Alexander McQueen Chain Embedded within Plexiglass Bangle Bracelet
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Conroe, TX
Alexander McQueen Plexi Chain Bangle features a gold-tone metal chain embedded within black plexiglass Brand New With Tags Heavy weight 135 grams Measurements: Inside Circumferenc...
Hermes Enamel Bangle Bracelet Extra Wide 65 PM Ribbon Braided Black Finish
By Hermès
Located in Torrance, CA
Overview: Pre-owned Hermes enamel bangle bracelet with a maroon base and ribbon/braided design along with a black finish. The wide 1.50" bracelet is a size 65 - 7 1/2 inches (2.6"...
Enamel
$1,600
H 0.19 in W 0.75 in Dm 3.07 in
Set of Three Chanel Bangles- Blue, Dark Blue and Black with Gold Tone CC Logo
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This set of three CHANEL bangles was released as part of the 2007 Cruise collection. All are imbedded with the CHANEL crossed C logo at three points aroun...
Gold Plate
Signed Boucher gilded gold bracelet
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in New York, NY
Signed Boucher gilded gold hardware bracelet has a side hinged closure hidden by the polished gold detailing on both sides of the bracelet. ...
$175
H 0.5 in W 2 in L 2.75 in
Modernist Bypass Spike Sterling Silver and Brass Crossover Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist Mexican sterling silver and brass crossover bracelet. The two sides curve around on a hinge and the sterling and brass spikes tips cross over each other and lock into place...
Sterling Silver, Brass
Christian Lacroix Vintage Crystals Sparkling Navy Purple Iridescent Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Sparkling Crystals Navy Blue Purple Iridescent Modernist Chunky Statement Bangle Cuff Bracelet Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. CHRISTIAN LAC...
Christian Lacroix Green and Orange Acrylic Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Christian Lacroix Paris acrylic resin or Lucite bangle bracelet features a chunky sliced shape with green, orange, and translucent milky colors. The bangle is signed on...
Christian Lacroix Paris Purple Lavender Resin Lucite Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris Space Age Resin or Lucite bangle bracelet features a chunky free-form design in purple lavender color with...
Christian Lacroix Runway Yellow Resin Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding rare Christian Lacroix Paris signed cuff bracelet. An exceptional runway model from the Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection catwalk show (documented, please see last pictures from reference). Bold oversized cuff design in shiny yellow resin...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned bangle bracelet embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : circumference app...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Metallic Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bijoux "Jewels" hold center stage at Christian Lacroix's haute couture collections - it is the designer's belief that accessories are never the result of a last-minute feeling as they are considered to be part of the harmony of the overall look. This vintage haute couture metallic bracelet is no exception, comprised out of a hand-manipulated textured resin-like substance the bangle bracelet features heavy adornment front and center. Adorned by a metallic silver applique adorned by three-dimensional iridescent resin geodes...
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H 2.75 in W 2.25 in L 3 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Metallic Silver Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bijoux "Jewels" hold center stage at Christian Lacroix's haute couture collections - it is the designer's belief that accessories are never the result of a last-minute feeling as they are considered to be part of the harmony of the overall look. This vintage haute couture metallic bracelet is no exception, comprised out of a hand-manipulated textured resin-like substance the bangle bracelet features heavy adornment front and center. Adorned by a metallic silver applique adorned by three-dimensional iridescent resin geodes...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bamboo Bracelet Necklace Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bamboo Bracelet Necklace Set Measurements: Necklace: 16 2/8 inches Diameter Bangle Bracelet: 2 5/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - ...
Christian Lacroix Runway Yellow Resin Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding rare Christian Lacroix Paris signed cuff bracelet. An exceptional runway model from the Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection catwalk show (documented, please see last pictures from reference). Bold oversized cuff design in shiny yellow resin...
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W 2.29 in D 1.7 in L 5.71 in
Oversized Christian Lacroix Paris Black Resin Lucite Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed bangle bracelet. Unusual oversized cuff design in shiny black resin or Lucite. Spectacular shape. Signed in the side: "Christian Lacroix". Me...
Christian Lacroix Large 18K Gilt Resin Abstract Cuff Bracelet, 1980s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
A true statement bracelet is this rare wide 1980s Christian Lacroix cuff. The molded and carved resin base has a heavy layer of 18K gold plated metal. It is cold to the touch and not...
Gilt Metal
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W 2.64 in Dm 2.8 in
Oversized Christian Lacroix Paris Gold Plate Knitting See Thru Bangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1990s Christian Lacroix Paris signed bangle bracelet. Unusual oversized wide bracelet with knitting design in gold plate finish. This is real knitting dipped into gold plating b...
Gold Plate