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...
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 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...
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 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
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Mirrored Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone chain pendant necklace featuring a jewelled and mirrored floral heart embellished with blue and purple glass cabochons, faux pearl and multicolore...
Gilt Metal
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 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
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
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 Jewelled Floral Mirrored Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone chain pendant necklace featuring a jewelled and mirrored floral heart embellished with blue and purple glass cabochons, faux pearl and multicolore...
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
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 tone chain (unmarked). Hook clasp closure...
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 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 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
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
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 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
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX by Xavier Loubens Modernist Rhinestone Necklac
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX by Xavier Loubens Modernist Rhinestone Necklace Measurements: Center Piece: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) Wearable Length: 16.14 inches to 16.33 inches (41...
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 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...
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 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...
Gilt Metal
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 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 Gold Toned Brooch / Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Brooch / Necklace. Beautiful and practical item to add to your collection. This piece perfectly represents the creativity and uniqueness of Christian Lacroix jewelry...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brass wire necklace featuring a pink perspex heart pendant embellished with multicolor crystals and coral color resin cabochons. Embossed CHRISTIAN LACROIX...
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Dramatic Jewelled Cross Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Dramatic Jewelled Cross Necklace Measurements: Height: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Width: 4.72 inches (12 cm) Wearable Length: 14.37 inches (36.5 cm) until...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iridescent Flower Rhinestone Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Iridescent Flower Rhinestone Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) Width: 15.35 inches (...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACRO...
Christian Lacroix Gilt Metal and Pink Jeweled Brutalist Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris pendant necklace features a brutalist heart design with gilded metal that is all textured and see-through, and adorned with powder pink crystal ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Mirrored Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone chain pendant necklace featuring a jewelled and mirrored floral heart embellished with blue and purple glass cabochons, faux pearl and multicolore...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone necklace featuring a pendant embellished with multicolored crystals. Lobster clasp closure. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Embossed...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Cross Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone cross pendant featuring a floral design of a rose and leaves embellished with multicolor crystals. Comes with a black velvet ribbon (ties at th...
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...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone rigid collar necklace featuring a jewelled heart pendant. Hook closure. Embossed CL Made in France (on the reverse of the heart). Indicative me...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Massive Pendant Cabochon Embellished Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Opulent Massive Pendant Cabochon Embellished Necklace Measurements: Pendant Height: 4.72 inches (12 cm) Pendant Width: 4.92 inches (12.5 cm) Wearable Length: 22.63 inches to 24.40 inches (57.5 cm to 62 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Opulent lace pattern massive pendant necklace...
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Braided Rigid Choker
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Flower Braided Rigid Choker Measurements: Height: 3 4/8 inches (including the dangling chain) Will fit small to medium neck size Features: - 100% Authenti...
Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX NOEL 2007 Mirror Heart Limited Edition Pendant Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHRISTIAN LACROIX NOEL 2007 Baroque Mirror Heart Limited Edition Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.01 inches (10.2 cms) Width: 2.99 inches...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Perforated Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage black leather cords necklace featuring a gold toned perforated heart pendant. Slips on. Sliding ball element to to adjust the length. Marked CHRISTIAN LAC...
Gilt Metal
Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Pendant. Adorn with blue pink and a green crystal rock in the center. This heart-shaped pendant is rare and in excellen...
Gold Plate