Rare 1980s Christian Lacroix Mirrored Acrylic Cookie Cutter Ornament Earrings
About the Item
- Creator:
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In very good vintage 1980s condition showing some signs of wear to the mirrored backs.
- Seller Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU28020106722
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Palm Springs, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- 1980s 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Fringed Disco EarringsLocated in Palm Springs, CAPair of 14K white gold and diamond fringed 1970's / 1980's Deco revival earrings. Earrings have a total of seven kinetic fringe, including a strand of dia...Category
Vintage 1980s American Artist Dangle Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
- 1980s Mark Merrill Vintage Glass Bead Medallion NecklaceLocated in Palm Springs, CAHandmade, one of a kind vintage 1980's banner style necklace with a large embellished glass beaded medallion designed and created by Mark Merrill of D...Category
Vintage 1980s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsBase Metal
- Lisa Vitali Sterling Silver Finnish Modernist Pitsi Dangling EarringsBy Liisa VitaliLocated in Palm Springs, CAVintage silver statement screwback earrings created by Liisa Vitali of Somero, Finland. Earrings measure 3.5" in length by 1.5" and can be easily converted to pierced. Unsigned and...Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Artisan Dangle Earrings
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Kinetic Sterling Silver American Modernist Dangling Earrings by GardnerLocated in Palm Springs, CAHand made, linked sterling silver cut out earrings created by Gardner. These large, screwback earrings are reminiscent of designs by Arthur Smith of ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
MaterialsSterling Silver
- 1950s Carolyn Gleick Rosene Sterling Silver Handmade Amoeba Freeform EarringsLocated in Palm Springs, CASterling silver 1950's freeform earrings with screw back fasteners by Carolyn Gleick Rosene of San Francisco, California. Earrings measure 1.5" by 1.5" and are signed Rosene, Hand M...Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Enid Kaplan Gold Sterling Silver Anodized Niobium Garnets Water Birds EarringsBy Enid KaplanLocated in Palm Springs, CARare 14k gold, anodized niobium, sterling silver, garnets and shell earrings entitled "Water Birds" by New York City Artist and jeweler, Enid Kaplan. Earrings measure 3 3/8" long by...Category
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
MaterialsGarnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
- Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Geometric Face Smile Openwork Gold Clip EarringsBy Christian LacroixLocated in Wokingham, EnglandChristian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Geometric Face Smile Openwork Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Ge...Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsGold Plate
- Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Matador Dangling EarringsBy Christian LacroixLocated in Nice, FRCHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a textured heart-shaped top embossed with a CL monogram and an enameled matador. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Mad...Category
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Classic Logo Heart Love Gold Clip On EarringsBy Christian LacroixLocated in Wokingham, EnglandGood condition. 100% Genuine. Signed at the back. Some peels at side and back. Size: 3.0*3.0 cm. Weight: 13.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and...Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsGold Plate
- Runway 1980s Christian Lacroix Futuristic Drop EarringsBy Christian LacroixLocated in Scottsdale, AZStunning, right off the runway Christian Lacroix mirrored silver futuristic drop clip-on earrings circa 1980's! Earrings drop 4.5 inches. Very rare find...Category
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
- Large Christian Dior Vintage Soleil Earrings, 1980sBy Christian DiorLocated in New York, NYStriking vintage Dior gold plated earrings with faceted amber colored glass centers. In very good condition, clip backs, signed Chr. DiorCategory
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
- Vintage Christian Dior Stylised Teardrop Earrings 1980sBy Christian DiorLocated in Wilmslow, GBVintage Dior Teardrop Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal. In very good vintage condition. Signed. Approx. 3cms. The perfect go to earring that will become a firm style staple, mo...Category
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings