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 Vintage Opulent Jewelled Collar Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage opulent collar necklace adorned with multicolored crystals, iridescent resin beads, and a large iridescent glass pearl drop. This Christian Lacroix necklac...
Christian Lacroix Gilt Metal Lace Pendant Chain Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris pendant necklace features a stylized knitting lace design in gilded metal, textured throughout and topped with the iconic "CL" logo. The long gi...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Paris Multicolor Wired Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Lacroix Paris designed this stunning choker necklace. The piece features a rigid twisted wire band in gold, purple, and navy blue. The choker fits around the neck well, fin...
Rare Vintage Christian Lacroix Heart Pendant Necklace France 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Rare Vintage Pendant with a ribbon made by Christian Lacroix in late 1980s - early 1990s. Unique and collectable item. Stylized heart-shaped, gold-plated metal base with large rhines...
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Choker Necklace, Enamel, France
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished with orange resin cabochons. This is one of the unique and unusual pieces that Lacroix created. This is a spectacular piece. Truly special in the world of jewelry. When you wear this you will need very little else as this is such a focal point. Approximately 12" -15" L .Approximately 2.75" W Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. About the Designer Christian Lacroix 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 work includes handbags and purses, evening dresses, jackets, and lots more, has always favored theater over fashion. He has long incorporated corsets and bustles into his work, drawing on diverse cultures and citing epic historical dramas as sources of inspiration. Today, he is creating opera costumes...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Hammered Abstract Breastplate Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Hammered Abstract Plastron Breastplate Necklace Runway piece that is almost impossible to find. Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Ha...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage pendant necklace featuring a beautiful cross made of olive shaped woven silk branches embellished with faux pearl and multicolored crystals. Off white sil...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Byantine Jewelled Cross Pearl Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Byantine Jewelled Cross Pearl Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Byzantine style cross pendant w...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Heart Cross Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned chain necklace featuring two crosses and a heart embellished with orange glass cabochons, fuchsia pink crystals and engraved with the CL monogram...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Rigid Textured Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold‑tone resin rigid choker necklace featuring a pearled texture, arabesques and a stylized heart at the center. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made ...
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 Unisex Gold Rare Locket Cross Floral Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Baroque Love Heart Photo Locket Flower Cross Drop Pendant Elegant Modenist Long Toggle Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratc...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Lacroix Jewelled Flapper Style Necklace 1980s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exceptional Vintage Christian Lacroix Necklace. Featuring gold plated fin bar link chains set with semi precious stone balls leading to the most intensely elaborate statement bar ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Rare Masai Red Blue Long Drop Statement Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Masai Red Navy Blue Green Crystals Long Drop Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Pendant, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or col...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Textured Cross Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone pendant featuring a cross embellished with clear crystals, glass beads and a resin drop. Black velvet ribbon. Ties around the neck. Emb...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive textured gold tone openwork cross pendant necklace. The cross can be used as a brooch or a pendant. Gold toned chain (unmarked). Hook clasp closur...
Gilt Metal
Rare Vintage Multicolour Christian Lacroix Cross Pendant, new old stock
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Rare Vintage Multicolour Christian Lacroix Cross Pendant with a brown velvet ribbon, new old vintage stock, never used and never worn. With its original old label from 1990s with the...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Ruby Emerald Turquoise Heart Sapphire Amethyst Tassel Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Luxury Red Ruby Heart Love Turquoise Beads Emerald Sapphire Green Blue Yellow Purple Amethyst Circle Round Oval Square Water Drop Crystals Tassel Pendant Br...
Silver Plate
Christian Lacroix Silver Plate Chain Necklace with Lavender Resin Heart Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris pendant necklace features a silver plate long chain, complemented with a dimensional resin heart adorned with crystal rhinestones. Fabulous lave...
Silver Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare White Pearl Green Red Crystals Gold Drop Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage White Pearl Crystals Oval Rectangle Circle Heart Green Yellow Red Purple Black Drop Elegant Modenrist Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent conditio...
Gold Plate
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 Unisex Masai Crystals Black Silver Beads Long Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Masai Asymmetric Beads Black Crystals Ball Bar Modernist Abstract Long Necklace, Silver Plated Versatile necklace. Can be worn as 1/2/3/4 layers. Go...
Silver
iconic Christian Lacroix runway choker 1994
By Christian Lacroix
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
This rare Christian Lacroix runway choker is an authentic collector’s piece from the House’s golden era. Crafted from leather, it showcases th...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone pendant embellished with multicolor crystals. Comes with a gold tone chain (unmarked). Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France on the rever...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Etruscan Revival Plastron Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Etruscan revival resin plastron necklace featuring an opulent design of friezes, quilted diamond-shaped elements and bell-like charms. T bar and...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Framed Bird Portrait Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Framed Bird Portrait Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Frame bird portrait and heart pendant necklace. - Gold tone har...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Pearls Crystals Pink Sapphire Flower Layers Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Pink Sapphire Emerald Blue Green Opal Rectangle Marquise White Pearls Crystals Twined Flower Leaf Pendant Layers Strands Elegant Modernist Necklace, G...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Cascading Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cascading necklace made of various chains, embellished with clear crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Splash Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone "splash" cross brooch. Could be used as a brooch or pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : heig...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Tubula Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned choker necklace featuring hammered rigid tubular sections embellished with glass beads, turquoise chips and clear ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Baroque Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive baroque gold tone cross pendant necklace. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France (on the reverse of the penda...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Double‑Strand Beaded Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage double-strand necklace featuring marbled brown glittered ceramic beads, embellished with clear crystal rondelles and brown crystals around the rectangular c...
1990s Christian Lacroix Stylised Cross Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Fashion designer Christian Lacroix established his own couture house in 1975 and launched his first jewellery line in 1989. Lacroix’s designs drew on many of the same references as h...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Silver Toned Crystal Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned articulated choker necklace embellished with multicolored crystals (clear, grey, pink, blue). Silver tone metal hardware. Adjustable lobster ...
$3,311Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Ethnic Tribal Multi Strand Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare massive ethnic tribal inspired four strands gold tone choker necklace featuring scarified links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded leath...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ethnic Masai Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Ethnic Masai Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.94 inch (2.4 cm) Wearable Length: 14.96 inches (38 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Colourful ethnic Masai choker...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone link necklace embellished with multicolored glass cabochons and crystals. Toggle clasp. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Turquoise Citrine Blue Pink Pearl Oval Heart Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage White Pearl Crystals Oval Rectangle Circle Heart Turquoise Blue Citrine Pink Drop Elegant Modenrist Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Only...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Massive Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Cross Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch Necklace Pendant, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. Can be worn as a neckl...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Choker
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage choker featuring large irregular resin nugget like beads and a heart at center embellished with faux pearls ...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Mogul Stylize Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Mogul Stylize Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 4/8 inches (6.35 cms) Will fit xsmall to small neck sizes Features: - 100% Authentic C...
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 Antique Green Glass Beads and Deity Medallion Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage necklace made of antique like green glass frosted beads featuring an Hindu deity printed portrait in a gol...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Splash Link Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone graduated 3D sculptural “splash” link necklace, featuring bold organic forms. A statement necklace that captures the dramatic, joyful spirit of C...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Lacroix 1990s Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Christian Lacroix statement necklace, circa 1990s. A striking and highly collectible example of the house’s signature bold, romantic aesthetic, this piece...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Silver Mauve Purple Crystal Wreath Leaf Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Mauve Light Purple Oval Crystal White Beads Pearls Wreath Leaf Openwork Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Brooch Pendant, Silver Tone Very go...
Silver Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Jewelled Openwork Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Jewelled Openwork Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Wearable Length: 15.55 inches to 16.53 inches (39.5 cm to 42 cm) adjustable Fe...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Charm Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone charm necklace. Lobster clasp closure. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : l...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Cross Oval Heart Logo Double Layers Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Logo Oval Heart Cross Openwork Pendant Double Layers Strands Omega Linked Modernist Abstract Flower Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very e...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Haute Couture Iconic Noel Mirror Chunky Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 2007 Unisex Massive Huge Versatile Baroque Mirror Heart Angel Arrow Feather Shield Gothic Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Pendant Brooch, Silver To...
Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Charm Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring five bi-tone metal charms. Toggle clasp. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : length...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Silver Tone Pendant Torque Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured silver tone torque necklace featuring a modernist pendant embellished with multicoloured crystals and resin cabochons. Adjustable hook clasp closu...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Necklace Rainbow Collection
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone necklace featuring textured free form links embellished with multicolor crystals. CHRISTIAN LACROIX Rainbow Collection...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold-tone chain necklace featuring a massive heart pendant. The pendant showcases a marbled amber-colored resin heart, elegantly set within a gold-tone bran...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Floral Mirrored Heart Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage matte gold toned pendant featuring a jewelled and mirrored floral heart embellished with blue and purple glass cabochons, faux pearl and multicolored crysta...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Vintage Crystals Cross Heart Gold Purple Baroque Logo Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Baroque Twined Interlocked Openwork Cross Heart Purple Lilac Crystals Pendant Leaf Logo Round Beads Elegant Modernist Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very...
Gold Plate
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Runway Silk Cord Necklace With Faceted Resin & Chain Tassel By Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Extremely rare, hard to find style - 70" length - 6" tassel drop - Gold plated hardware - Twisted black silk ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned and Black Resin Links Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage necklace featuring large black resin links of various shapes (rectangular, hearts, pebble, balls) with gol...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Turquoise Cabochon Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Heart pendant necklace embellished with pearls, metal and ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Stained Glass Beaded Silver Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Stained Glass Beaded Silver Necklace Measurements: Central Height: 7.08 inches (18 cm) Wearable Length: 18.89 in...