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 Gold Cufflinks
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
These vintage LACROIX cufflinks are a great gift idea ! Iconic Lacroix heart. Condition : good, there are some small scratches (see on pictures). It's barely visible when worn. Bran...
Gold Plate
$2,818 / set
W 0.56 in D 0.32 in L 1.23 in
Antique Belle Epoque/Edwardian Pair Double Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum & Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Belle Epoque/Edwardian Pair Double Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum & Gold An exquisite pair of diamond cufflinks from the Belle Epoque (Edwardian Era, approx. 1910). Each doubl...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Gold and Ruby Cufflinks
Located in New York, US
Featuring a row of rubies. - Rubies weighing a total of approximately 0.10 carat - Signed Tiffany & Co. - Length 18mm, Width 6mm - Total weight 16.88 grams - 14 karat yellow gold
Ruby, Gold
Cufflinks for Men Rose Gold Squared with 36 Diamonds Each
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Cufflinks For Men Rose Gold Squared with 36 diamonds each. Special Cufflinks for Business or Leisure Time to be worn on white, light blue or stripe Cu...
Brown Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold & Red Champlevé Enamel Cufflinks
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A superb and rare pair of antique cufflinks in bloomed yellow gold and vivid translucent red champlevé enamel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1885–1901. Each cufflink pr...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$5,224 / item
W 0.41 in D 0.28 in L 1.05 in
18K Rose White Gold Diamonds Made in Italy Jaguar E Type Cosmic Design Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose White Gold Diamonds Made in Italy Jaguar E Type Cosmic Design Cufflinks. The Jaguar E Type cufflinks are made of 18 karat rose and white gold an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cufflinks Round 18kt Gold with Jade, Central Ruby and Enamel Triangles
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Cufflinks Round 18kt Gold with Jade, central Ruby and enamel triangles. Cufflinks for Business or Leisure Time to be worn on white, light blue or stripe Cuff Shirts. Design fit for m...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,974
H 0.99 in W 0.48 in D 0.48 in L 0.87 in
Cufflinks For Men Yellow Gold with Oval Rodocrosite from Argentina
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Cufflinks For Men Yellow Gold with Oval Rodocrosite from Argentina. Everyday Cufflinks for every Business or Leisure Time to be worn on white, light b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,845 / item
W 0.76 in D 0.08 in L 0.32 in
18K Rose White Gold Made in Italy Protective Talisman Infinite Life Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose White Gold Made in Italy Protective Talisman Infinite Life Cufflinks. The Infinite Life cufflinks are made of 18 karat rose and white gold. The powerful symbols of Infinite ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Hunter and Dog Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal Hunter and Dog cufflinks, circa mid to late-20th century. The face is the size of a US nickel coin.
Base Metal
Abalone Shell Cufflinks
By Taxco Mexico
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of vintage Taxco sterling silver and abalone seashell cufflinks, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico. Marked 'Taxco sterling'...
$4,793 / item
W 0.85 in D 0.32 in L 0.65 in
18K Gold Made in Italy Engraved by Hand Cabochon Agate Protective Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Brotherhood cufflinks are made of 18 karat rose gold and features 2 agates engraved by hand with protective words and a cross designed in gold on the back. It is a powerful prot...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,839 / item
W 0.24 in D 0.12 in L 0.63 in
Made in Italy 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke Energetic Balance Onyx Hematite Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Made in Italy 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke Onyx Hematite Talisman Cufflinks for Energetic Balance. The Fulvio's energetically balancing talisman gold cufflinks are completely customized.: hematite and onyx were chosen with a kinesiology test of gems and the back reproduce Fulvio's signature. They are made of 18 karat yellow gold. The cufflinks feature two 12 millimeters diameter spheres of onyx and hematite. The "F" and the "R" measures 16 by 6 by 3 millimeters (first link included). The total weight of Fulvio cufflinks is 5.08 grams. Hematite and onyx are used to heal traumas dating back to the family of origin. Your own cufflinks may be inspired by the initial letters of your signature; you can choose among some 12 millimeters gemstones spheres...
Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Hand Cufflinks
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage hand cufflinks in gold tone and carved black resin. Signed with the monogram CL. Note As a buyer, you are fully responsible for customs duties, other...
1980's Christian Lacroix Starburst Cuff Links
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gold plated starburst cufflinks from Christian Lacroix features stylized star with gold trim and red enamel center. Excellent vintage condition.
Gold Plate