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 1980s Blue Purple Iridescent Crystals Drop 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...
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 Rare Gold Baroque Sun Star 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. ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Anemone Sputnik Rhinestones Gold Tone Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Anemone Sputnik Rhinestones Gold Tone Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - 3D sculptural anemone/ sputnik embellished with rhinestones ...
Christian Lacroix Pink and Black Acrylic Lucite Dangle Logo Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
These rare, stunning Christian Lacroix Paris acrylic resin clip-on earrings feature an important stylized "CL" dangling shape in black and pearlized pink colors with zebra textured p...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Circle Openwork Fire Heart Chunky Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Round Circle Openwork Abstract Grass Fire Dots Heart Chunky Statement Dangle Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent co...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix earrings by Christian Lacroix circa 1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Golden metal clip-on earrings with orange resin, red rhinestones, and re...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Baroque Citrine Cabochon Heart Chunky 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 Vintage Rare Gold Pink Crystals Green Cross Long Drop 2 Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Luxury Pink Crystals Beads Round Circle Grass Green Cross Layers Strands Water Long Drop Earrings Necklace Exquisite Elegant Modernist 2 Gift Jewellery Set,...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Orange Heart Green Leaf Logo Drop 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 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 Rare Red Blue Shell Long Drop Statement Gold Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Abstract Crystals Shell Bow Blue Maroon Dark Red Beads Tassel Long Drop Dangle Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good...
Gold Plate
Rare Christian Lacroix Gripoix Heart Earrings – Oversized Vintage Jewelry
By Christian Lacroix
Located in CACHAN, FR
Magnificent vintage Christian Lacroix maxi earrings featuring iconic heart-shaped designs with multicolored Gripoix-style glass paste details in vibrant red and green tones. An excep...
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 heart shaped filagree gold crystal clip on oversized earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage Christian Lacroix oversized gold filigree heart shaped earrings Each earrings has a large CL spelt out in crystals Clip on CL stamped on the ba...
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 Vintage Rare Gold Double Fire Flame Sun Circle Drop 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 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 Flower Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone metal flower clip-on earrings embellished with turquoise colour glass cabochon petals and a green crystal. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in Fr...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Cross Star Jelly Belly Blue Chunky 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...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Aurora Gold Emerald Vine Long Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Aurora Amethyst Purple Green Emerald Grey Vine Twist Circle Rectangle Marquise Crystals Long Drop Dangle Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, G...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Rhinestones Jewelled Drop Silver Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Rhinestones Jewelled Drop Silver Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Jewelled drop earrings with turquoise cabochon...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Butterfly Ruby Pink Crystals Pearls Drop 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 Vintage Gold Toned Orange Resin Cabochon Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned clip-on earrings embellished with an orange resin cabochon at the center surrounded by faux pearls. Marked CL PARIS CHRISTIAN LACROIX. Indicati...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Gold Heart Cross Logo Monogram Love 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 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...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Pearls Rhinestones Cross Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Pearls Rhinestones Cross Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Huge, thick and lightweight cross earrings. - Pearl and rhinestone embell...
Enamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gripoix Gold Fuchsia Green Citrine Star Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Textured Purple Clear Green Orange Fuchsia Emerald Citrine Amethyst Crystals Cabochon Star Flower Statement Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Go...
Gold Plate
S/S 1994 Christian Lacroix Heart Shaped Rhinestone Gold Filigree Clip-On Earring
By Christian Lacroix
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These Christian Lacroix clip-on earrings from the Spring/Summer 1994 collection feature gold-tone filigree in an ornate Maltese cross shape, centered with a heart-shaped clear rhines...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Geometric Crystal Statement Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Massive Large Long Geometric Crystals 4 parts Link Drop Dangle Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rose Burgundy 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 Vintage Rare Iridescent Blossom Crystals Statement Gold Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Large Massive Huge Blossom Flower Leaf Enamel Pink Purple Brown Grey Square Round Circle Marquise Water Tear Drop Crystals iridescent Chunky Statemen...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Gold Toned Flower Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned twisted wire flower design clip-on earrings embellished with multicolored crystals, resin cabochons and beads. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Mad...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Fuchsia Crystal Square Openwork Domed Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Baroque Openwork Textured Dots Flower Fuchsia Pink Purple Crystal Cabochon Square Domed Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good conditi...
Gold 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 1990s Gold Plate and Blue Resin Vintage Statement Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wilmslow, England
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
Christian Lacroix Vintage Baroque Heart Gold Amethyst Pink Cabochon Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gripoix Baroque Heart Love Oval Amethyst Purple Pink Cabochon Openwork Jelly Belly Elegant Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. M...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Aqua Emerald Baroque Openwork Water Drop Gold Set
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Luxury Baroque Aqua Emerald Blue Green Lilic Chandelier Openwork Crystals Water Drop Brooch Long Dangle Clip Earrings Elegant Modernist 2 Jewellery G...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix 1990s Gold Plated Vintage Sun Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wilmslow, England
These bright and fun earrings by French designer Christian Lacroix were made in the 1990s. Condition Report: Very Good - A little crazing to the surface of a couple of the orange p...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gold Amethyst Emerald Ruby Heart Love 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 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 Emerald Sapphire Sacred Heart Logo Inset Cross 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 Rare Gold Pearl Crystals Cross Oval Statement Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Long White Round Pearl Purple Green Crystals Cross Heart Yellow Oval Cabochon Link Drop Dangle Link Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Pearly Grey Resin Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring pearly grey resin abstract flower and heart with crystal embellishement. Marked CHRISTIAN L...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Statement Masai Crystals Red Green 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
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Flower Lace Pattern Cutout Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Flower Lace Pattern Cutout Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Gilt flower in lace pattern cut out earrings. - Signed Christian L...
Enamel
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 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 Gold Toned Resin Iconic Starburst Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned resin iconic starburst clip-on earrings. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Only on one earring (the other oval signature stamp has fal...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Blue 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 Gold Red Heart Pineapple Criss Cross Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Cabochon Love Pineapple Criss Cross Dots Drop Long Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100%...
Gold Plate
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...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Face Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Sun Face Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Huge 3D sun face earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Ma...
Enamel
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 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 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 Jewelled Silver Toned Brutalist Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned brutalist dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a stylized heart top embellished with multicolored crystals. Silver tone metal hardware. Mark...
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