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 Floral Jeweled Brooch with Pearl and Crystal
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is one of the oldest pieces of Christian Lacroix Paris Jewelry we have ever had. This stunning brooch, created in 1987, is part of Lacroix's inaugural jewelry collection. The ra...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Jewelled Flower Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone flower brooch embellished with multicoloured crystals and a green glass cabochon. This piece captures the exuberant spirit of Christian Lacroix, ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold-Tone Splash Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold‑tone 3D sculptural “splash” brooch, featuring bold organic forms. This sculptural brooch captures the bold, theatrical spirit of CHRISTIAN LAC...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone brooch/pendant embellished with multicoloured crystals, glass cabochons and faux pearl drop. Can be worn as a brooch or pendant. Marked CHRIST...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Sterling Silver Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver cross brooch/pendant featuring semi-precisous stones and crystals. Can be worn as a brooch o...
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Coral-like Branch Heart Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage heart pin brooch adorned with coral-like branches. It is designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. The piece is crafted in base meta...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Iconic Rare Huge Skull White Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Large White Enamel Milky Sparkling Crystals Logo Skull Fan Water Tear Drop Flower Openwork Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch Very excel...
Silver Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Emblematic Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Emblematic Heart Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Textured heart brooch with CL logo, hearts, cross and star emblems. - Signed C...
Christian Lacroix Colorful Crystal and Silk Jeweled Floral Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris floral jeweled brooch features a dimensional flower shape with gilt metal framing all textured and ornate with multicolor crystal rhinestones. S...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Lacroix Statement Heart Limited Edition 'Noel 1991' Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic piece of fashion history, a Vintage Christian Lacroix Heart Brooch, a limited edition piece designed for Noel 1991. St...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Abstract Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone abstract dangle brooch/pendant featuring a clear purple glass cabochon and nude‑tone patina accents. This brooch/pendant perfectly reflects the c...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Ruby Emerald Cabochon Heart Brutalist Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Massive Ruby Emerald Yellow Red Green Oval Lava Cabochon Heart Love Brutalist Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very ...
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Baroque Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing gold tone Baroque style openwork cross brooch and pendant. It is designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated. Signed: “Christian Lacroix - ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Baroque Brooch with Resin Cabochon and Crystal
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone opulent baroque brooch embellished with a green resin cabochon and a fuchsia crystal. This baroque‑inspired brooch embodies the exuberant theatri...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Paris Gilded Metal Multicolor Jeweled Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extraordinary Christian Lacroix Paris brooch is a striking statement piece that encapsulates the designer's fearless artistry. Crafted with a bold geometric, gilded metal frame,...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Brutalist Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage toned and textured brutalist cross brooch/pendant. Could be used as a brooch or pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX E94 Made ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold-Tone Bull Head Totem Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage iconic gold-tone resin bull head totem brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 11.5 cm (4.53 inc...
Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Jeweled Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed brooch features an oversized dangling bow shape with an ex-voto heart, skull, and CL logo charms in white enameled metal, ornate with cle...
Enamel
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Comedie Francaise Baroque Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage COMEDIE FRANCAISE gold toned openwork heart brooch featuring opulent Baroque ornamental details and a cupid on a side. Mar...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Massive Gold Baroque Sun Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Baroque Textured Relief Sun Sunburst Logo Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. A...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Iconic Rare Red Pink Leaf Drop Long Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Extra Long Palm Leaf Pink Purple Orange Circle Round Ball Water Tear Drop Crystals Modernist Elegant Brooch Very good condition. Light scratche...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Silvered Brutalist Brooch with Multicolor Enamel
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris rare brooch boasts a brutalist modernist triangle shape in silvered metal, all carved and textured, adorned with a cross, heart, stick, and squa...
Enamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Gold Cross Green Blue Wirework Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Cross Rectangle Circle Water Drop Multi-Colour Yellow Green Blue Pink Purple Crystals Wirework Modernist Elegant Pendant Necklace Brooch, Gold Tone ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Flower Resin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage stylized flower brooch, featuring six glossy fuchsia resin petals. At its center, a yellow bead is framed by sculptural red accents. A gracefully curved ste...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Camargue Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued gold tone brooch featuring an iconic Carmargue cross embellished with clear crystals and an amber resin bead drop. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL M...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Gripoix Haute Couture Iconic Rare Gold Citrine Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gripoix Citrine Orange Red Ruby Cabochon Flower Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or co...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Unisex Gold Large Hectogram Star Statement Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Unisex Large Openwork Hectogram Star Flower Logo Crystals Chunky Statement Gold Brooch Clip Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, Gold Tone Very good condi...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Noel 95 Gold Crystal Heart Bow Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 95 Heart Love Flower Leaf Bow Crystals Openwork Craved Relief Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Limited edition for designed Christ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned openwork brooch/pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : height approx. 8.6 cm (3.39 inches) / wi...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone floral brooch embellished with multicolored crystals and garlands. Cursive signature CHRISTIAN LACROIX Made in France (on the reverse side). Ind...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 93 Large Gold Heart Logo Flower Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 93 Unisex Large Logo Heart Love Flower Leaf Openwork Craved Relief Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Limited edition for designed C...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone butterfly brooch embellished with resin stained glass like wings, multicolored crystals, faux pearl and a pair of antennae with clear crystals. ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1997 Large Gold Silver Heart Rose Fire Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1997 Baroque Large Relief Rose Flame Fire Heart Openwork Modernist Chunky Brooch, Silver Gold Tone Limited edition for designed Christmas 1997. A very...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold-Toned Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Gold-Toned Brooch. Made in France. In perfect condition and quality. With the Christian Lacroix stamp on the back.
Gold Plate
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Mirrored Dangling Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned resin brooch featuring a stylized star top and a dangling drop embellished with multicolored mirrors, crystals and purple acrylic cabocho...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Madonna with Child Cameo Double Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare double brooch featuring a framed Madonna with Child cameo, gold toned chains, heart and cross charms and multicolored glas...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Square Blue Navy Green Flower Crystals Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Textured Square Cube Navy Blue Cute Flower Enamel Green Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. A very beautiful brooch, rare t...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Large Asymmetric Brutalist Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Asymmetric Heart Love Brutalist Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1989 Heart Amethyst Logo Cross Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1989 Unisex Baroque Logo Heart Love Amethyst Purple Cross Circle Oval Square Crystals Chunky Statement Relief Dots Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Cross Emerald Amethyst Asymmetric Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Asymmetric Cross Emerald Amethyst Purple Green Square Circle Crystals Drop Openwork Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Pink Blue Crystals Tassel Drop Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1990s Large Massive Double Flower Sunflower Round Marquise Pink Green Blue Crystals Tassel Drop Dangle Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Huge Massive Vivid Leaf Heart Love Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Extra Large Textured Vivid Leaf Love Heart Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratc...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix silver plated brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver plated brooch is from the Christmas collection of 2007. In the back, you can see the embossed inscription "Noel 2007" with the signature CL...
Other, Mixed Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Rare Sea Blue Shell Pearls Crystals Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Massive Large Circle Round Openwork Sea Blue Navy Shell White Pearls Aurora Crystals Turquoise Red Beads Cabochon Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Baroque Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage toned Baroque brooch embellished with a yellow resin cabochon. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 6...
Gilt Metal
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Openwork Logo Heart Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage logo monogram heart pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is crafted in base metal and is gold plated. In some places the metal is slightl...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Sunburst Blue Turquoise Pearl Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Sunburst Navy Blue Heart Love Crystals White Pearl Turquoise Flower Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. ...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Logo Monogram Brooch Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Logo Monogram Brooch Set Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Lightweight C L letter brooch set. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed CHRISTIAN LAC...
Christian Lacroix Iconic Rare Gold Cross Orange Enamel Drop Logo Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Iconic Orange Enamel Cross Drop Logo Pendant Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. A very beautiful brooch, signed...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Blue Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch featuring an iridescent blue heart at the center, blue crystals, turquoise color cabochon, rhodoid ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Brooch Rainbow Collection
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled gold toned heart brooch from the Rainbow Collection. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative mea...
Gilt Metal
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Openwork Logo Heart Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an openwork logo monogram heart pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is gold plated and adorned with clear crystals. Signed: “CL - Made in France”....
Christian Lacroix Gold-Tone Faux Tortoiseshell Resin Cabochon Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
This statement brooch by Christian Lacroix features an ornate faux tortoiseshell-effect resin body with dramatic pierced scrollwork around the perimeter. A luminous pink oval cabocho...
Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Star Gold Tone Brooch, Massive 5.5 Inches
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Star Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Massive gilt resin star brooch. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Mad...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Heart Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Heart Rhinestone Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Heart brooch with rhinestone embellishments. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Mad...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart brooch/pendant featuring a gorgeous stylized heart shape embellished with multicolor crystals. Silver tone metal ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Sunburst Turquoise Pearl Crystal Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Sunburst Radiant Oval Turquoise Cabochon White Round Pearl Purple Lilac Yellow Square Crystals Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Logo Gold Heart Pink Fuchsia Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Logo Heart Love Fuchsia Pink Purple Crystal Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely no...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Organza Brooch in Gilted Metal
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Gilted metal brooch paved with rhinestones and an organza rose. Additional information: Dimensions: 11 cm (4.33 in) x 11 cm (4.33 in) Condition: V...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Camarguaise Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage iconic gold-tone resin camarguaise cross brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 7.2 cm (2.83 in...