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 Colorful Beaded Floral Statement Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold-tone statement dangle (clip-on) earrings featuring vibrant orange and green beads, floral motifs centered with iridescent glass cabochon, and dramatic ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 Floral Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone floral dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a a porcelain flower top, a pink iridescent flower embellished with a green crystal and an olive-shap...
Gilt Metal
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 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...
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 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 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 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 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
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 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...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Pink Resin Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring marbled pink resin abstract flower and heart with crystal embellishement. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France....
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 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 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
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Marble Turquoise Brown Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Marble Turquoise Brown Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 4.56 inches (11.6 cm) Width: 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) Weight per Earring: 32 grams Features: - 10...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Mirrored Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone resin dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a stylized star top and a drop embellished with multicolored mirrors, crystals and pink acryli...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone openwork design dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with clear crystals and a large coral color irregular resin bead. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROI...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Celestial Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a celestial resin top, crystals and beads. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measur...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Geometric Gilt Resin Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Geometric Gilt Resin Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Weight per Earring:...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Arabesque Charm Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Arabesque Charm Dangling Earrings Measurement: Height: 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) Width: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Weight pe...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Rhinestones Filigree Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Rhinestones Filigree Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.59 inches (6.6 cm) Width: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Weight per...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 5.31 inches (13.5 cm) Width: 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) Weight per Earring...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Abstract Cascading Rhinestone Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Textured Abstract Cascading Rhinestone Drop Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.94 inches (10 cm) Width: 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) Weight per Earring: 16 grams Feat...
Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 7 cm Seller Reference: BO329
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Butterfly Modernist Shoulder Duster Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Logo Butterfly Modernist Shoulder Duster Drop Earrings Measurements: Height: 5.31 inches (13.5 cms) Width: 0.94 inch (2.4 cms) Weight per Earring: 10 gra...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cascading Chain Rhinestone Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cascading Chain Rhinestone Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.94 inches (10 cm) Width: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Weight per Earring: 14 grams Features: - 100% Auth...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Fun Geometric Resin Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Fun Geometric Resin Dangling Earrings Measurement: Height: 4.53 inches (11.5 cm) Width: 1.97 inches (5 cm) Weight per Earring: 41 grams Features: ...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Mogul Baroque Hoop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Mogul Baroque Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.22 inches (8.2 cm) Width: 2.32 inches (5.9 cm) Depth: 0.70 inch (1.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 35...