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 Paris Silvered Jeweled Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare sculptural Christian Lacroix Paris bracelet bangle features a silver-plate cuff shape with a multi-wire design, ornate with larger metal ropes on the sides. It is embellish...
Silver Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Resin Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage freeform faux horn resin cuff bracelet embellished with multicolored crystals. Gold toned metal signature CL monogram on...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Opulent Wide Crystal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned opulent wide articulated cuff bracelet embellished with multicolor crystals. Adjustable double hook and loop closures. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Oriental Inspired Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Oriental inspired bracelet featuring rectangular shield-like inks with geometric details and charms. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France....
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Flamenco Cameo Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare bracelet featuring multicolored trimmings in a gold tone setting with Flameco dancer cameo and heart charm. T-bar closure...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Neon Pink Resin Sculptural Bracelet Spring/Summer 2008
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX neon pink and white resin sculptural cuff bracelet. Spring/Summer 2008 Ready-to-Wear. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 6...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Arty Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brushed silver toned arty cuff bracelet featuring an abstract design embellished with bronze toned cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rigid Lace Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage matt silver toned rigid lace pattern cuff bracelet embellished with clear crystals, turquoise and coral resin cabochons. Silver...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Crescent Moon Link Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone bracelet featuring large crescent moon resin links. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indica...
Christian Lacroix Runway Blue White Resin Sculptural Bracelet Spring 2008
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX blue and white resin sculptural cuff bracelet. Runway model - Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Runway show. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Made in France. Indicative measu...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX (Attributed to) Black and White Runway Bracelet Spring 2008
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX (attributed to) chunky bracelet in black and white fabric. Runway model from the Spring 2008 Ready-To-Wear runway show. Unsigned. Documented (see photo attached)....
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Cut Out Heart Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cuff bracelet featuring cut out hearts. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 19.79...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cuff bracelet featuring a geometric pattern and CL logo. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner measuremen...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Silvery Metal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Silvery metal cuff bracelet decorated with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 15 cm - Opening: 2 cm Seller ...
$1,890
Christian Lacroix Cuff.
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifull Cuff in gold plate with blue strass with an openwork in the shape of heart, cross and star. Signed inside Christian Lacroix Made in France.
Christian Lacroix Black and Pink Bakelite Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Black and pink bakelite cuff. Additional information: Dimensions: Wrist circumference: 14 cm Opening: 2.5 cm Height: 8 cm Condition: Good con...
Vintage Ciner Art Deco Ruby Line Bracelet 1960s
By Ciner
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Ciner Deco Ruby Bracelet. Meticulously crafted by one of America's costume jewellery pioneers, this piece crosses the line looking every i...
$1,250
H 2 in W 3 in L 3 in
Sterling Silver Modernist Sculptural Link Cuff Bracelet Hallmarked Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet has great weight to it. It is modernist, minimalist and sculptural all at th...
Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings Studios Vintage 18k Large Cuff Braclet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1984 Angela Cummings Studios 18k yellow Gold Cross over Design Cuff Bracelet, measuring 2 3/4 inches in length, 2 3/4 inches wide and weighing 55.3 Grams. inside measurement of...
18k Gold
Hermès Bracelet Chaine d Ancre GM taille S M Silver Maxi chain bracelet Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès solid silver Chaine d'Ancre bracelet, XL size (or Grand Modèle), small size for a 16 cm wrist, total weight 103 grams. The bracelet is in very good condition, rare in this siz...
Silver
Hermès Sterling Chain D'Ancre Bracelet Size Small
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Enchainne Bracelet made from 925 Sterling Silver is a classic. Opening 1.25". Size small and comes with original pouch and box. Brand new in unused condition .
Sterling Silver
Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet circa vintage
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vintage Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet is a stunning example of artisanal craftsmanship, featuring a rich, ...
Chanel CC Logo Quilted Matelasse Hinge Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel CC Logo Quilted Matelasse Hinge Cuff Bracelet in very good condition. Matte gold tone plated body in signature interlocking CC Chanel logo shape with a hinge along backside. C...
Vintage Scandinavian Modernist Natural Amber Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Large Scandinavian Modernist natural cabochon Baltic amber and sterling silver cuff bracelet, maker's mark WK 20th Century Centered by a stunning natural oval amber cabochon measurin...
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage ROBERTO CAVALLI Italy Amethyst Glass & Black Enamel Statement Cuff 1990s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Roberto Cavalli Statement Cuff. A wonderful piece of wearable art. A bold and timeless cuff of dramatic, glossy black enamel topped by a large, faceted glass amethyst crown...
Chanel Supermarket collection 2014 cuff bracelet
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel runway supermarket collection fall winter 2014 cuff bracelet no stamp and no box
$865
W 0.79 in L 7.29 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Swirl Flower Modernist Cuff Silver Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Cluster Swirl Flower Relief Modernist Elegant Bangle Cuff Bracelet, Silver Tone Very good condition. Vintage Rare to find. 100% genuine. Come w...
Silver Plate
Preloved Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Era Statement Leather CC Logo Cuff NWB 2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful, exceptionally wearable, pre-loved Chanel Leather Logo Cuff Bracelet. Created when Lagerfeld was head of design at Chanel in December 2017 as a Limited Edition for the 20...
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 7.09 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Crystals Navy Purple Iridescent Bangle 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 cuff bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Golden metal cuff bracelet with multicolored enamel. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 14 cm - Opening: 3 cm SKU:BRA101
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W 1.19 in L 7.09 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Crystals Navy Purple Iridescent Bangle 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 Cuff Bracelet in Gilded Metal Set with Multicolor Rhinestones
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Cuff bracelet in openwork gilded metal set with multicolor rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 14.5 cm (5.7") Opening...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Opulent Wide Crystal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone opulent wide articulated cuff bracelet embellished with multicolor crystals. Adjustable double hook and loop closures. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Golden Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Hammered and engraved gilted metal cuff bracelet. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 14 cm (5.51 in) Height: 6 cm (2.36 in) Op...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Hammered and Engraved Gilted Metal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Hammered and engraved gilted metal cuff bracelet. Additional information: Dimensions: Minimum Circumference: 13 cm (5.12 in) Height: 7.5 cm (2.9...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Enamelled Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Cuff bracelet made of enamelled gilted metal. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 14 cm (5.51 in) Height: 5.2 cm (2.05 in) Open...
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Christian Lacroix Openworked and Engraved Gilted Metal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Openworked and engraved gilted metal cuff bracelet. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 14 cm (5.51 in) Height: 5 cm (1.97 in) ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Golden Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Openworked and engraved gilted metal cuff bracelet. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 14 cm (5.51 in) Height: 5 cm (1.97 in) ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Gilted Metal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Openwork gilded metal cuff bracelet. Additional information: Dimensions: Circumference: 14 cm (5.51") Height: 7.5 cm (2.95") Opening: 3 cm (1.1...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled ID Tag Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone bracelet featuring an ID tag link, crystals, links covered with fabrics, chain and cross charm. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL...
Gilt Metal