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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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, adorned with multicolored stones, iridescent beads, and a stylized heart charm. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX on ...
Sterling Silver
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 Gold Firework Flower Charms 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
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...
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
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 Vintage Large Gold Circle Openwork Logo Chunky Linked Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Circle Round Openwork Logo Linked Interlocked Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Bracelet, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratc...
Gold Plate
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...
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...
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 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...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Iconic Silver Pink Blue Blossom Link Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Flower Leaf Pink Blue Crystals Link Interlocked Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Bracelet, Silver Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scra...
Silver Plate
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 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 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 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 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. - ...
Mid-Century Yellow Gold Dog Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's handmade triple spiral link 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with five detailed dog charms; retriever, setter, shepherd, co...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.25 in W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Vintage Yellow Gold Key To My Heart Charm Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold slinky snake bracelet suspending dangling heart and key charms. Similar to the iconic design by Tiffany & Co. circa 1960s. This w...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carolina Bucci 18KT WG Diamond 2.71Cts & Black Silk Lucky Bracelet
By Carolina Bucci
Located in New York, NY
Carolina Bucci makes inspiring, distinctive jewellery designed with a reverence for craftsmanship and executed with elegance. Two white diamond pavé links are shown here combined wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation Souvenir Bracelet, Agate, c1902
Located in valatie, NY
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation Souvenir Silver Bracelet with Bezel Set Cabochon Shaped Botswana Gemstone Agate Ovals. Each piece of polished...
Agate, Silver
$1,175
W 0.5 in L 1 in
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Charm Platinum Woman a Line Skirt Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era charm crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1920s to 1930s). 20 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity). The sweet and petite charm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Horse Charm Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Animal Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage horse charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The sweet charm features a trotting horse set within a circular mount. The piece...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,085
W 0.25 in L 0.75 in
See No Evil Monkey Charm Diamond Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage 'See No Evil' Monkey charm crafted in 18k white gold. 20 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clari...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sport Motif Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Sport Motif 14k yellow gold charm bracelet. Ballet shoes, lady golfer, bowler, ice skated, riding boot and cap charms. 7.5 inches in length. 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 13...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Gold Tone Multi Stone Bracelet
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Versace Gold-tone multi-colored stone bracelet features a Medusa pendant accent. Donatella featured This bracelet on the Spring/Summer 2003 Gianni Versace runway on look numbers 10, 16, 17, 35, 38, and 39. Necklace versions of this bracelet were used in multiple looks and by Beyoncé...
Bracelet in Platinum with 11 Paraiba Tourmaline Cabouchons and 80 Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
950/ Platinum (63.3gr) Bracelet set with 11x fine Paraiba Cabouchons (in various shapes, 32.54ct) + 80x Diamonds (Brilliant-cut, D/VS, round, 1.2-2.5mm, ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
$255Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone etruscan byzantine style glass coral gemstone charm bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤...
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
Sold
W 1.03 in L 7.88 in
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
Sold
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: ...