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 Amethyst and Yellow Jeweled Heart Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
These gorgeous Christian Lacroix Paris clip-on earrings feature an important resin dangling shape with an abstract flower and heart adorned with clear crystal rhinestones. The pieces...
Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Tassel Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangle earrings (clip-on) embellished with blue marbled glass cabochons and multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. I...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Massive Ball Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone resin textured ball dangle earrings (clip-on). These textured sphere dangle earrings embody the baroque and theatrical aesthetic of CHRIS...
Rare 1980s Christian Lacroix Mirrored Acrylic Cookie Cutter Ornament Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare Christian Lacroix mirrored cookie cutter ornament earrings from the Luxe Line Runway Show, circa 1980's. Earrings measure 3 1/2" long by 2 3/8"...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangle earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. hei...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone resin heart shaped dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with clear crystals and half faux pearls. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Arabesque Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Arabesque Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Massive Arabesque style dangling earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Sign...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Abstract Tree and Ball Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an abstract gold toned tree top and a large black resin ball with geometric design. Marked Ch...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix 1990s Gold Plate and Blue Resin Vintage Statement Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These striking and stylish earrings by French designer Christian Lacroix were made in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... These earrings are...
Gold Plate
Gilded Paisley Drop Statement Earrings By Christian Lacroix, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '90s - Each earring measures 3" x 1.25" - Gold plated - Red enamel detail - Paisley / bandana motif - Clip on earring backs ...
Christian Lacroix Pierced Earrings Neon Orange Resin Heart
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
These gorgeous Christian Lacroix Paris pierced resin earrings feature a dimensional, dangling heart-shaped pendant in transparent neon orange, embellished with a gilt-metal "CL" logo...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Tassel Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with glass cabochons, crystals and three multicolor tassel drops. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in Fra...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals, glass cabochon, faux pearl and a large pate de verre drop. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with muticolored crystals and clear crystal chains. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indica...
Christian Lacroix 1980s vintage clip-on earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Genova, IT
Christian Lacroix 1980s vintage earrings ABOUT Stunning vintage Christian Lacroix signature earrings in surrealist style, heart-shaped with a large crystal in the center and gold-...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Amber Resin CL Logo Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart-shaped clip-on earrings in antiqued gold-tone metal, featuring an amber-colored resin heart engraved with the CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL monogram logo. Mar...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Extra Long Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone extra long dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with an oval glass cabochon and enamel. Marked CHRIS...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix couture runway heart clip-on earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix couture runway heart clip-on earrings Gold-tone clip-on earrings with baroque pearls and pink rhinestones Length – 16 cm / 6,3” Condition – very good, the last t...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Oval Silver Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Oval Silver Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.46 inches (3.7 cm) Width: 1.46 inches (3.7 cm) Weight per Earring: 20 grams Feature...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Half Hoop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone openwork half hoop earrings (clip-on) embellished with faux pearls. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. h...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Antiqued Gold Tone Heart Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued gold tone heart dangle earrings (clip-on). Embossed with the CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL monogram on the reverse sides. Indicative measurements : max. h...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Gold Geometric Face Smile Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Face Smile Openwork Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Oversized Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX pair of vintage oversized clip-on earrings, featuring antiqued matte gold-tone metal with intricately designed heart motifs and yellow bead drops. Marked CHRISTIAN...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Logo Orange Heart Green Leaf Crystal Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Massive Huge Large Long Logo Orange Heart Love Green Enamel Double Leaf Square Cube Crystal Drop Dangle Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold T...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals, glass cabochon and resin faux coral branch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Iridescent Star Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a gold tone top, crystal ball and iridescent star. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measuremen...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Crystals Iridescent Blue Purple Hexagon Wing Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Hexagon Navy Blue Purple Iridescent Sparkling Crystals Wing Modernist Clip Earrings Very good condition. Only light colour loss at back. 100% Genuine. CH...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring an abstract cross embellished with multicolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Ind...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Floral Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangle earrings (clip-on) embellished with ceramic flowers, clear crystals and facetted beads. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indic...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart shape clip-on earrings embellished with enamel, orange glass cabochon and clear crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with multicolored crystals, glass cabochon, faux pearl and a large pate de verre drop. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Dangling Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned clip-on dangling earrings embellished with multicolored crystals, facetted glass beads and faux pearls. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in Fran...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with muticolored crystals, glass cabochons and a long black enamel branch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring hammered gold toned elements (sun, heart, crescent moon) and glass bead drops. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Ma...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix gold tone statement clip earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Vintage clip-on earrings by Christian Lacroix, dating from the 1990s. These statement earrings embody the bold and theatrical spirit that defines Lacroix’s iconic jewelry designs. Cr...
Christian Lacroix Vintage 90s Gold Tone Heart Earrings with Cabochons
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Christian Lacroix Paris oversized heart earrings, circa 1990s. Rare and highly collectible, these bold statement earrings are crafted from textured gold-...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large White Pearl Heart Love Flower Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Large Heart Love White Round Pearl Flower Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, very light p...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Baroque Large Sun Star Burst Swirl Openwork Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Baroque Large Sun Star Burst Swirl Dots Openwork Chunky Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Only a little colour loss at back. ...
Christian Lacroix earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with red glass paste cabochons. Jewelry from the 1990s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 9 cm ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Heart Cross Logo Monogram Love Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Glow Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light colour loss at side and back. Barely noticeabl...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Butterfly Ruby Pink Crystals Pearls Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Butterfly Bow Ruby Red Black Purple Blue Pink Crystals Marquise White Pearls Water Drop Dangle Tassel Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good cond...
Christian Lacroix Boucles XL clips 1990s Golden Flowers Maxi Clip on Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix XL clip-on earrings in gold-plated metal with a flower or star motif encrusted with white rhinestones. Width 4.1 cm x height 5.7 cm. The metal is slightly patinated...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Amethyst Emerald Ruby Heart Openwork Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Extra Large Massive Gripoix amethyst Emerald Ruby Purple Green Red Pink Jelly Belly Cabochon Crystals Openwork Heart Love Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone G...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Sacred Heart Logo Inset Cross Emerald Sapphire 2 Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Iconic Sacred Heart Large Logo Inset Cross Emerald Green Sapphire Navy Blue Turquoise Circle Beads Baguette Rectangle Crystals Water Tear Drop Flowe...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Navy Red Green Brown Glass Floral Leaf Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Vivid Fragile Navy Blue Red Green Brown Glass Floral Flower Leaf Circle Round Ball Drop Long Chandelier Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone V...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Drop Gold Toned Clip-On Earring
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The heart-shaped pattern on the earrings, which Christian Lacroix frequently employed to create his jewelry, is a representation of his creative aesthetic. Made in France. In perfec...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Greek Roman Cameo Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Greek Roman Cameo Earrings by Christian Lacroix Perfect condition clip-on earrings with a gold plated finish. On the reverse, a Christian Lacroix stamp. E...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Gold-Toned Drop Earrings Pearl Rhinestone
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Gold-Toned Drop Earrings Pearl Rhinestone. In good condition. With the Christian Lacroix stamp in the back. Made in France. Length = 14 cm Width = 3 cm
Pearl, Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a black enamel cross embellished with multicolor crystals, beads and mini flowers, rhodoid petals... Marked...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Masai Crystals Red Navy Green Dangle Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Masai Crystals Beads Threads Leather Red Navy Blue Green Purple Orange Drop Dangle Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condit...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Shaped Clip On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage butterfly shaped clip-on earrings embellished with multicolored crystals and faux pearl drops. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative meas...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Crystals Navy Purple Iridescent Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Sparkling Crystals Navy Purple Iridescent Modernist Drop Clip Earrings Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage earrings f...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Drop Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The heart-shaped pattern on the earrings, which Christian Lacroix frequently employed to create his jewelry, is a representation of his creative aesthetic. With the Christian Lacroix...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Logo Double Fire Flame Sun Circle Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo Double Fire Flame Sun Circle Dangle Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light colou...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Heart Oval Citrine Orange Cabochon Openwork Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gripoix Baroque Heart Oval Citrine Orange Cabochon Openwork Jelly Belly Elegant Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Gold Stars on Blue Resin Buttom Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Christian Lacroix Gold Stars on Blue Resin Buttom Earrings
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Baroque Rose Flower Pearl Water Drop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Huge Large Baroque Red Burgundy Rose Flourish Blossom Flower White Pearl Water Drop Long Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very goo...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Clips Vintage Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
Collector vintage Christian Lacroix pendants Condition: good Made in France Material : gold-plated metal Colour: gold, red Dimensions: 9 x 4 cm Stamp : yes Year : Summer 1994 Detail...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Star Jelly Belly Double Navy Flower Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Cross Star Jelly Belly Double Navy Blue Flower Plum Blossom Chunky Statement Elegant Monderist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
Cross witn zircon gold-toned earrings by CHRISTIAN LACROIX
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
This pair of clip-on earrings is signed by Christian Lacroix (see photo). Made of gold-tone metal, this piece is in the shape of a cross. It features 4 white zircon cabochons, cut in...
Zircon, Base Metal