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 Vintage Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Charms
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver multi-strand chain bracelet, adorned with multicolored stones, iridescent beads, and a stylized heart charm. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX on ...
Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iridescent Purple Fuchsia Hexagon Triangle Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Hexagon Oval Triangle Navy Blue Purple Fuchsia Red Iridescent Bar Crystals Modernist Chain Bracelet Very good condition. Maybe some small crystals have bee...
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Faux Coral Logo Heart Charm Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a charm bracelet designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. It is crafted in base metal and is gold plated. The piece features hearts with logo and faux coral branches made i...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Charms
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver multi strand chain bracelet featuring charms (quartz stones, CL monogram, heart...). Probably dating from the early 2000s. Embossed CHRIST...
Christian Lacroix bracelet Couture
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated bracelet ornamented with a pendant. Couture bracelet from the beginning of the 1990s. Condition: Very good condition D...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Sun Charms Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned chain bracelet featuring five sun charms. T-bar closure. Marked CL on two charms. Indicative measurements : length ap...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Millefiori Pearl Rhinestones Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Millefiori Pearl Rhinestones Bracelet Measurements: Height: 6/8 inch (1.90 cm) Wearable Length: 6 6/8 inches (17.14 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Spark Firework Flower 5 Charm Chunky Linked Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Spark Firework Flower 5 Charm Chunky Linked Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Bracelet, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, b...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Rhinestone 2 Layer Pearl Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Rhinestone 2 Layer Pearl Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Wearable Length: 7.48 inches (19 cm) to ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Mirror Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Mirror Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.86 inch (2,2 cm) Wearable Length: 6.69 inches (17 cm) until 7.48 inches (19 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX LOGO Flaming Heart Charm Triple Chain Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX LOGO Flaming Heart Charm Triple Chain Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cms) Wearable Length: 7.08 inches to 7.8...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Dark Metal Glass Stones Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Christian Lacroix Dark Metal Glass Stones Bracelet Measurements: Wearable Length: 7 4/8 inches to 8 inches Height: 1 3/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Logo Link Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Logo Link Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.49 inches (3.8 cm) Wearable Length: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - ...
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 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 Iconic Logo Cutout Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Logo Cutout Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.49 inches (3.8 cm) Wearable Length: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. ...
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mercedes Car Charm, Mid-20th Century, Europe
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold Mercedes car charm is a perfect gift for a Mercedes lover, car collector or new driver on his or her momentous birthday. An o...
14k Gold
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Chain Link Five Charm Bracelet, with Toggle Clasp, in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A gold-plated chain bracelet with five charms - a pair of lucky dice, cherub, an angel, a pair of shoes, and a swan. Accented with crystals and enamel, fastened with a toggle clasp. ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Women’s Vintage Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
Women’s 14K yellow gold vintage charm bracelet with seven charms. One charm has small pearl, ruby, and sapphire stones. Other charms include gold Kennedy coin, a money bundle, a grou...
Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Mantra Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 Bracelet
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Mantra Bracelet" is an original design by Betony Vernon made in 2018 and handcrafted in lost wax elements and a rolo chain. The "Mantra Bracelet" chain follows a pendant that can contain your most valuable wishes. The jewel is accompanied with a miniature booklet composed of 50 tear-off sheets for your personal mantras. The "Mantra Bracelet" is designed to help make your dreams come to fruition. The act of writing down your desires is proven to reinforce the likelihood of their manifestation. Imagine what happens if you carry them with you in all actions! Available as a kit, the "Mantra Bracelet" can be combined with the "Mantra Necklace...
Sterling Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold Lapis Lazuli and 0.19 Carat Diamond Evil Eye Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
This is an adorable Lapis Evil Eye Bracelet. Crafted of 14K Rose Gold with approximately 0.19ct Round Sparkly Diamonds with the center of an eye being a...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$960
H 1.97 in L 8.47 in
Vintage Jewelled Statement Detachable Hearts, Egg, Sunburst Charm Bracelet 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully whimsical statement vintage detachable charm bracelet. Featuring an array of lustrous and symbolic charms with talisman and sentimental ...
Vintage 1980s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet - The modern design link bracelet can be worn with or without charms. The bracelet measures...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Iconic Gold Logo Large CD Monogram Chain Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Large Logo CD Monogram Chain Pendant Charm Modernist Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition. Only light scratches or colour loss ...
Silver Plate
1980s Chanel Gold Chain Charm Seals Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This decadent Chanel bracelet was created between 1980-1983, just prior to Karl Lagerfeld's arrival at the fashion House. Plated with 24 carat gold, seven charms fall from the triple...
Gold Disk with Sapphire Charms Bracelet
Located in Missoula, MT
A play on one of our most popular necklaces, the mini disk necklace, made into a charm bracelet. -14k yellow gold -5 mini solid gold disks -5, 2.2mm red, pi...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Guy Laroche, Paris Charmed Logo Bracelet 1980s
By Guy Laroche
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Guy Laroche Charm Bracelet in sumptuous gold-plated metal featuring five individual charms and the moniker of this legendary House. A cool couture piece to finish your look...
Garland Collection Medium Solid Gold Heart Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Garland Collection's solid gold heart charms are custom and hand made to order by our master bench jewelers in Los Angeles. Garland's solid gold hea...
Gold
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W 0.52 in L 7.88 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Hexagon Oval Triangle Navy Purple Iridescent Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Hexagon Oval Triangle Navy Blue Purple Fuchsia Red Iridescent Bar Crystals Modernist Chain Bracelet Very good condition. Maybe some small crystals have bee...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Layer Iconic Charm Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Layer Iconic Charm Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) Wearable Length: 7.87 inches to 8.26 inches (20 cm to 21 cm) Features: -...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Logo Emblem Charm Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Logo Emblem Charm Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2 6/8 inches (6.98 cm) Wearable Length: 18 4/8 inches (46.99 cm) F...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Logo Emblem Charm Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Logo Emblem Charm Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2 6/8 inches (6.98 cm) Wearable Length: 18 4/8 inches (46.99 cm) F...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cubist Abstract Rhinestone Textured Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cubist Abstract Rhinestone Textured Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1 1/8 inches (2.85 cm) widest part Wearable Length: 7 inches (17.78 cm) until 7 6/8 inch...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Heart Enamel Coral Charm Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Heart Enamel Coral Charm Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Wearable Length: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Heart with engraved CL logo and textured red coral charms...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Abstract Resin Heart Flower Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Abstract Resin Heart Flower Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1 2/8 inches Wearable Length: 7 inches to 8 inches Features: - 100% ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ribbed Textured Bundle Cross Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ribbed Textured Bundle Cross Bracelet Measurements: Height : 1.37 inches (3.5 cm) Width: 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROI...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cascading Charms Rhinestone Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cascading Charms Rhinestone Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Wearable Length: 7.08 inches to 7.87 inches (18 cm to 20 cm) Feature...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Enamel Charm Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Enamel Charm Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2 2/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - White enamel heart charms...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Onyx Branch Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Onyx Branch Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1 3/8 inches Wearable Length: 7 4/8 inches Features: ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Roman Heart Medallion Velvet Cuff
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iconic Roman Heart Medallion Velvet Cuff Measurements: Height: 2 1/8 inches Width: 6 6/8 inches to 7 1/8 inches Features: -...