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.
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Vintage Christian Lacroix 7391 Oversized Sunglasses 1980's Austria
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Lacroix Sunglasses. Translucent Blue & Silver Frame Holding A Pair Of Gradient Lenses. New, Never Worn Or Displayed. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due T...
Christian Lacroix 7316 Vintage Black and Gold Baroque Sunglasses 1980's Austria
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Black & gold frame holding a pair of spotless brown gradient lenses. New, never worn or displayed. this item may show min...
Vintage Christian Lacroix 7320 Cat `Eye Sunglasses 80's Austria
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye Sunglasses. Translucent Yellow & Gold Frame Holding A Pair Of Spotless Brown Gradient Lenses. New, Never Worn Or Displayed. This Item May Show...
Christian Lacroix 7316 Vintage Tortoise and Gold Baroque Sunglasses 80's Austria
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Translucent Tortoise & gold frame holding a pair of spotless brown gradient lenses. New, never worn or displayed. this it...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye 7346 1980's France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Tortoise with elaborated gold accents, cat eyed shaped frame holding a pair of spotless dark amber lenses. New, never worn o...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix 7319 20Tortoise Gold Accent 1980 France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb & rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Tortoise with delicate gold accents frame holding a pair of spotless lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Round Tortoise Gold Accents 1980 France Sunglass
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb & rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Tortoise round with delicate gold accents frame holding a pair of spotless amber lenses. New, never worn or displa...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye Tortoise & Gold 1980's France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Translucent tortoise with elaborated gold accents, cat eyed shaped frame holding a pair of spotless lenses. New, never worn...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Round Black Accents 1980 France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb & rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Round with delicate black accents frame holding a pair of spotless medium grey lenses. New, never worn or displ...
Christian Lacroix 6705 France Vintage Black and Gold Baroque Sunglasses, 1980
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Black & gold frame holding a pair of spotless medium grey lenses. New, never worn or displayed. This item may show minor...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Black & Gold Baroque 1980 France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Black & gold baroque pattern frame holding a pair of spotless amber mirror lenses. The interior logo has fade due to storag...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Black Gold Accents 1980 France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb & rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Black with delicate gold accents frame holding a pair of spotless lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix 7356 Oversized Sunglasses, 1980
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Oversized frame holding a pair of spotless light rose lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in France. MEASUREME...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix 7372 Black Round 1980's France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Rounded black with elaborated accents frame holding a pair of spotless lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in France....
Christian Lacroix France Vintage Dark Tortoise and Gold Sunglasses, 1980
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Tortoise & gold baroque frame holding a pair of brown lenses. New, never worn or displayed. This item may show minor sign ...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix 7372 Gold Round 1980's France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Rounded gold with elaborated accents frame holding a pair of spotless lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in France. ...
Gianni Versace vintage glasses frame
By Gianni Versace
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Gianni Versace MODEL: 621 - 945 MADE IN: Italy ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 48 mm / 1 7/8 in Lens height: 39 mm / 1 9/16 in Bri...
PRADA orange SPR04W RECTANGULAR Sunglasses
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada SPR04W square sunglasses in brick colored acetate with light rose lenses. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Come with case. Measurements Model SPR...
K-Point vintage rimless eyeglass frame, made in Italy
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: K-Point MODEL: 11062 - C32 MADE IN: Italy ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 50 mm / 1 15/16 in Lens height: 34 mm / 1 5/16 in Bridge...
Tom Ford, Cecile sunglasses in violet
By Tom Ford
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Tom Ford, Cecile sunglasses in violet. This item is in very good condition and comes with case.
Miu Miu VMU 50L 52-17 LA9-101 140 Optical Semi Rimless Gold/ Pink Eyeglasses
Located in New York, NY
Miu Miu VMU 50L 52-17 LA9-101 140 Optical Gold/ Pink Eyeglasses , Made in Italy Directed to younger generations, Miu Miu is tailored for hip, spirited individuals that aren’t afraid to stand out. A free-spirited feel is conveyed through the unique shapes, material combinations, patterns and bold colors of Miu Miu eyewear...
Chloé round oversized sunglasses in light tortoiseshell acetate with silver deta
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé round oversized sunglasses in light tortoiseshell acetate with silver details on the temples. Front width 15 cm, lens dimensions approximately 5.3 x 5.3 cm. The sunglasses have...
Galliano Dior Logo Sunglasses, Pave Flame Fire Frames, Y2K
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Logo Sunglasses, Pave Flame/Fire Frames, Y2K by John Galliano in rare rose tint. Side arms designed with conjoined CD with pave crystals in flame motifs. Markings: CH...
MIU MIU nude pink ROUND SUNGLASSES MU59U
By Miu Miu
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Miu Miu pair of sunglasses is crafted in silver-tone metal and nude acetate, blending modern shine with soft femininity. They feature round frames with gradient p...
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glasses Case Beige Ostrich Leather RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Glasses Case Exceptional Piece, extremely rare Made in France No datation stamp, Vintage item Made of ostrich leather, inside ...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Unisex Sunglasses Circa 1990s Made in Italy
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Capri, IT
Gianfranco Ferrè vintage sunglasses still with box Totally made in Italy
1980s Vintage Oversized Cat- Eye Sunglasses By Emilio Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These exquisite vintage Emilio Pucci eyeglasses are a quintessential accessory from the 1980s, embodying the brand's flair for bold and vibrant design. The oversized cat-eye frames f...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses from the 70's
Located in Paris, FR
A true celebration of 1970s elegance, these Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses are distinguished by their oversized silhouette, softly sculpted curves, and translucent crystal-blue acetat...
Christian Lacroix Cat-Eye Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Christian Lacroix Cat-Eye Sunglasses Dark green/grey lenses with fancy asymmetric designed bridge and curved gold arms. Featuring 'Christian Lacroix' signature to the lens and prin...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye Gold Amber 7355 41 1980 France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Cat eyed shaped frame holding a pair of spotless medium brown lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in France. FRONT :...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye Gold 7355 49 1980's France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Cat eyed shaped frame holding a pair of spotless medium brown lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in France. FRONT :...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye 7353 Purple 1980's France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Translucent purple with elaborated gold accents, cat eyed shaped frame holding a pair of spotless gradient lenses. New, neve...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Tortoise Gold Accents 1980 France Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb & rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Medium tortoise with delicate gold accents frame holding a pair of spotless lenses. New, never worn or displaye...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Leopard Print Sunglasses Model 7329
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
**** WE NO LONGER SHIP SUNGLASSES TO THE USA **** CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sunglasses featuring a leopard print design. Tinted lenses. Gold tone detailing. Marked CHRISTIAN LACR...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cat Eye Abstract Gilt Accent Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Cat Eye Abstract Gilt Accent Sunglasses Measurements: Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Horizontal Width: 5.51 inches (14 cm) Arms: 4.72 inches (12 cm) Features: ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX tortoise CAT-EYE Sunglasses gradient brown Lenses CL5051
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Lacroix CL5051 cat eye tortoise sunglasses in black, green and petrol acetate with brown gradient lenses. Have been worn and ...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix 7309 Translucent Sunglasses, 1980
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Translucent Frame holding a pair of spotless light rose lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in France. MEASUR...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Translucent Red Sunglasses, 1980
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix sunglasses. Translucent red frame holding a pair of spotless light rose lenses. New, never worn or displayed. Made in France. MEA...
New Vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye 1980´s Austria Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare pair of New vintage Christian Lacroix Cat Eye sunglasses. Brown & Ocher pattern frame holding a pair of spotless lenses. This item may show a minor sign of wear due to more t...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Tortoiseshell Round Sunglasses
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Tortoiseshell Round Sunglasses Measurements: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Horizontal Width: 5.39 inches (13.7 cm) Arms: 4.92 inches (12.5 cm) Features: - 10...