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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 (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)....
$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 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 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 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 ...
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...
$488Sale Price|34% Off
H 2.06 in W 1.88 in
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise and Coral Bracelet Cuff c.1970s Hand forged. A wonderful vintage Navajo cuff! The patina of the silver is oxidized, we do not clean vintage and antique silver...
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorgeous 18k White Gold, Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
For the art deco lover with bold style! This back-hinged 18k white gold cuff bracelet is designed with 'stripes' of pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, and black enamel, with an e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Oval Bangles with Pave Diamonds on across the Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of oval shaped, 14K Yellow Gold bangles, set on top with 88 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing an approximate total of 5CT of G Color and VS1 Clarity. The oval sh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Semiprecious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Royston turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large beautiful center stone surrounded by chain links in shadow box design with twisted rope border and three bands along sides...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zolotas of Greece High Karat Hammered Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
22k yellow gold hammered finish cuff bracelet by Zolotas of Greece. Bracelet will fit an average wrist of approx. 6.5-7", width is 1.25". Hallmarked k22 and Zolotas mark. Weight of t...
Gold
Gold Cuff Sculptural Statement Bracelet Mesh Studs
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Cuff Sculptural Statement Bracelet Mesh Studs Designer: J Dauphin Cuff Bracelet with Mesh and Studs in 10k Gold Plating, 3" Height, Made in Paris, 2008 Cuff bracelet featurin...
Brass, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage Sabbadini 18k Yellow and White Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely Late-20th century Sabbadini, flexible bangle bracelet is comprised of repeating slightly puffed links, each edged with delicate gold rope and with three white gold links ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brutalist Cuff Statement Piece Silver Plated Brass Made in Paris - J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Brutalist Cuff Bracelet, Silver Plated Brass, Paris 2008 Description: Brutalist cuff bracelet in silver plated brass, hand soldered by J Dauphin in Paris, 2008. Geometric ...
Brass, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Tribal Silver Cuffs, Hazara Triba, Afghanistan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century silver tribal cuffs, Hazara tribe, Afghanistan A pair of intricate cut-work silver cuffs worn by women of the Hazara tribe in Afghanistan. Very good workmanship and...
Silver
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Princess Lilian Black Enamel Diamond Cuff
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From David Webb's iconic Manhattan Minimalism collection, this exquisite black enamel and diamond cuff bracelet is a true work of art. Expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$1,393Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies & Multi Color Sapphires 29 Carats White Topaz 4.00 Carats This Bangle is f...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
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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