Christian Lacroix Floral Criss Cross Dress
View Similar Items
Christian Lacroix Floral Criss Cross Dress
About the Item
- Designer:
- Dimensions:Length: 35 in (88.9 cm)Marked Size: 34 (EU)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 34 in (86.36 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU451855503
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 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.
- Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquiere Copper Wire Crochet Dress 2007By BalenciagaLocated in Los Angeles, CAResurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere copper knit cocktail dress featuring an as...Category
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
- Roberto Cavalli Snake Print Halter Dress With Ombre FringeBy Roberto CavalliLocated in Los Angeles, CAResurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli earth-tone evening gown featuring an open neckline, straps, snake print, racerback with corset detail, multicolor...Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Dolce & Gabbana Satin Leopard Print Corset Bustier DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Los Angeles, CAResurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana brown-tone leopard print corset dress featuring a low neckline, adjustable stra...Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Dolce & Gabbana Khaki Lace Up Corset Dress With Reflective TrimBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Los Angeles, CAResurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana khaki corset dress featuring, lace-up detailing and zippers down the front of the dress...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Stephen Burrows Chiffon Abstract Print GownBy Stephen BurrowsLocated in Los Angeles, CAVintage Stephen Burrows vibrant orange, yellow, and green abstract print bias cut chiffon evening gown with V-neckline, ruffles and lime satin ...Category
20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Vintage Valentino Heavily Beaded Floral Mini DressBy ValentinoLocated in Los Angeles, CAResurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Valentino caramel brown tank dress with a v-neckline, low cut back, and striped beading with intricate green, rust & caramel brown ...Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses
- Vintage 1930's Pleated & Ruched Amber Satin Dress UK 10 US 6Located in Cheltenham, GBA beauty to behold, this original 1930's satin dress rendered in the most sumptuous shade of amber satin, is the perfect statement piece for your special occasion wardrobe. The rou...Category
1930s Evening Dresses
- Mariano Fortuny Claret Delphos. Provenance Tina ChowBy FortunyLocated in Riverdale, NYThis dress is made of finely pleated claret colored silk with silk cording along side seams, and multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording. The beads are amber glass with...Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns
Price Upon Request - Mariano Fortuny Sienna Peplos GownBy FortunyLocated in Riverdale, NYThis dress is made of finely pleated sienna colored silk with silk cording along side seams,shoulders and tunic hem with multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording.
...CategoryEarly 20th Century Italian Art Deco Peplos
Price Upon Request - Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos GownBy FortunyLocated in Riverdale, NYDescription: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along side seams, and multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording.
CategoryEarly 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns
Price Upon RequestJohn Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Slip Dress FW 2003By Christian DiorLocated in London, GBVintage John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall Winter 2003 pink paisley slip dress. Features spaghetti straps, side button closure and midi length...CategoryEarly 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
$3,779 Sale Price20% OffPaco Rabanne Made in Paris Cocktail DressBy Paco RabanneLocated in Sharon, CTScalloped layers of material, fully line. zipper on side. Fits American size 4-6Category1980s French Cocktail Dresses