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 Gold Sunburst Turquoise Pearl Crystal Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Large Sunburst Radiant Oval Turquoise Cabochon White Round Pearl Purple Lilac Yellow Square Crystals Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold ...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Gold Pearl Crystals Cross Oval Statement Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Long White Round Pearl Purple Green Crystals Cross Heart Yellow Oval Cabochon Link Drop Dangle Link Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very ...
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Large Asymmetric Brutalist Statement Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Asymmetric Heart Love Brutalist Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
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...
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CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone pendant necklace embellished with multicolored crystals. Spring clasp closure. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measureme...
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Christian Lacroix gold tone statement clip earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Vintage clip-on earrings by Christian Lacroix, dating from the 1990s. These statement earrings embody the bold and theatrical spirit that defines Lacroix’s iconic jewelry designs. Cr...
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 ...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Runway Black Glass Beads Gold Toned Balls Bib Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage runway bib necklace featuring graduated black glass beads and textured gold toned balls. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed ...
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CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Heart Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart brooch/pendant featuring a gorgeous stylized heart shape embellished with multicolor crystals. Silver tone metal ...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Winged Camargue Cross Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued two-tone (gold/sivler) pendant featuring a winged Carmargue cross. Black velvet ribbon. Ties around the neck. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Gold Geometric Face Smile Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Face Smile Openwork Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. ...
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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 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...
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Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Red Dragon Iridescent Enamel Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Red Dragon Iridescent Enamel Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 2 4/8 inches (6.35 cm) Width: 2 2/8 inches (5.71 ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Baroque Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage toned Baroque brooch embellished with a yellow resin cabochon. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 6...
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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 Gold Toned Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cuff bracelet featuring a geometric pattern and CL logo. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner measuremen...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Gold Circle Openwork Logo Chunky Linked Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Circle Round Openwork Logo Linked Interlocked Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Bracelet, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratc...
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Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Heart Rhinestone Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gilt Heart Rhinestone Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Heart brooch with rhinestone embellishments. - Signed Christian Lacroix CL Mad...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Resin Iconic Starburst Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned resin iconic starburst clip-on earrings. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Only on one earring (the other oval signature stamp has fal...
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...
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Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Lucite 3 Layer Rhinestone Semi Rigid Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Lucite 3 Layer Rhinestone Semi Rigid Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Translucent brown resin centrepiece embellished with...
Enamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Jewelled Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage heart pendant necklace embellished with faux turquoise, glass pearls, multicolored crystals and gold tone face...
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CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Embroidered Flower Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage jewelled gold toned brooch embellished with a massive embroidered flower. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. heigh...
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Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Black Enamel Faux Coral Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Black Enamel Faux Coral Cross Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.24 inches (5.7 cm) Width: 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) Features: - ...
Vintage Runway CHRISTIAN LACROIX Double Layer Masai Rigid Gold Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Runway CHRISTIAN LACROIX Double Layer Masai Rigid Gold Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Inner Circumference 12.99 inches ...
Christian Lacroix bracelet Couture
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated bracelet ornamented with a pendant. Couture bracelet from the beginning of the 1990s. Condition: Very good condition D...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Half Hoop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone openwork half hoop earrings (clip-on) embellished with faux pearls. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. h...
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Christian Lacroix Brooch 1990
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Brooch 1990. Beautiful Christian Lacroix from the 90's in good condition, this design is particular to the brand making this a really sought after piece among colle...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Symbolic Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch pendant in dark silver metal tone featuring a star with faceted stone at the centre and symbolic figures. Can be worn as a brooch or pendant. Marke...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Blue Heart Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch featuring an iridescent blue heart at the center, blue crystals, turquoise color cabochon, rhodoid ...
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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...
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CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Two-Tone Cross Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage two-tone (gold/sivler) pendant featuring a cross embellished with crystals (yellow and clear). Black velvet ribbon. Ties around the neck. Embossed CHRISTI...
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s 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
1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Black Lucite Rhinestone Bow Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely bow pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is crafted in black lucite and is adorned with clear shiny rhinestones. Signed: “Christian Lacroi...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Rigid Cascading Multi Chain Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Rigid Cascading Multi Chain Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.56 inches (6.5 cm) Wearable Length: 13.97 inches (35.5 cm), 14.76 inches (37.5 ...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Arlety Key Ring Bag Charm
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage figural ARLETY gold toned key ring / bag charm. Embossed CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : total length approx. 13.5 cm (5.31 inches) / lady ap...
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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...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Branches Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone intertwined chains and clear crystal necklace featuring a branches design pendant embellished with clear c...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Flamenco Cameo Bracelet
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare bracelet featuring multicolored trimmings in a gold tone setting with Flameco dancer cameo and heart charm. T-bar closure...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Madonna with Child Cameo Double Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare double brooch featuring a framed Madonna with Child cameo, gold toned chains, heart and cross charms and multicolored glas...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Blue Red Green Brown Glass Floral Leaf Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Vivid Fragile Navy Blue Red Green Brown Glass Floral Flower Leaf Circle Round Ball Drop Long Chandelier Elegant Statement Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone V...
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CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch/pendant embellished with multicolored enamel and crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : height a...
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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 Red Heart Pineapple Criss Cross Chunky Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Cabochon Love Pineapple Criss Cross Dots Drop Long Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100%...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Huge Baroque Sun Logo Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Baroque Textured Relief Sun Sunburst Logo Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. A...
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Christian Lacroix 1990s Gold Plated Vintage Sun Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These bright and fun earrings by French designer Christian Lacroix were made in the 1990s. Condition Report: Very Good - A little crazing to the surface of a couple of the orange p...
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Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Cross Gold Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Cross Gold Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Massive and lightweight cross earrings. - Clip back earrings. - Gold tone hardw...
Enamel
Christian Lacroix Silver Toned Jewelled Coral Branch Design Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver toned coral branch design brooch embellished with red and peach color resin cabochons and clear crystals. Silver tone metal hardware. Marked CHRIST...
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...
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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...
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Butterfly Ruby Pink Crystals Pearls Dangle Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Butterfly Bow Ruby Red Black Purple Blue Pink Crystals Marquise White Pearls Water Drop Dangle Tassel Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good cond...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Classic Heart Cross Logo Monogram Love Clip Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Cross Logo Monogram Heart Love Glow Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light colour loss at side and back. Barely noticeabl...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Black Enamel Cross Dangling Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a black enamel cross embellished with multicolor crystals, beads and mini flowers, rhodoid petals... Marked...
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Christian Lacroix necklace shoker
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extremely rare necklace from 1990 designed and signed by Christian Lacroix stamp on the back.
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Cross Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross brooch embellished with purple enamel and muticolored crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max....
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Crystals Rose Flower Leaf Whole Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Baroque Cross Rose Flower Leaf Branch Whole Shining Crystals Pendant Brooch Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Light scra...
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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...