CHRISTIAN LACROIX Fluorescent Space Age Futuristic Plexiglas Wide Cuff Bracelet
View Similar Items
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Fluorescent Space Age Futuristic Plexiglas Wide Cuff Bracelet
About the Item
- Creator:
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1990s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor dark spots/ dots (photo# 4).
- Seller Location:Kingersheim, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: CLX2721stDibs: LU171528541811
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.
- Diamond Bracelet with Green Enamelling set in 18k Solid GoldLocated in New Delhi, DLThe Diamond Bracelet with Green Enamelling set in 18k Solid Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines the elegance of diamonds with the vibrant beau...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
- Gucci Snake Motif Crystal-embellished BraceletBy GucciLocated in Brossard, QCGold-tone bracelet with a snake motif from Gucci. Encrusted with decorative elements in silver-tone and red. Structured design Gold-tone metal and crystal embellishments. Compositio...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
- Gucci Crystal-Embellished Sterling-Silver BraceletBy GucciLocated in Brossard, QCFollow us @runwaycatalog Bracelet is crafted in Italy with the namesake motif interspersed with flowers - an archival tradition of the house - punctuated with faceted green crystals,...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsCrystal, Sterling Silver
- Gucci Green Crystal-Embellished Sterling-Silver BraceletBy GucciLocated in Brossard, QCFollow us @runwaycatalog Bracelet is crafted in Italy with the namesake motif interspersed with flowers - an archival tradition of the house - punctuated with faceted green crystals,...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsCrystal, Sterling Silver
- Oval Diamond Bracelet With Ascending Design Cuff in 18k Solid GoldLocated in New Delhi, DLThe Oval Diamond Bracelet With Ascending Design Cuff is an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted from high-quality 18k solid gold. The bracelet features a series of oval-cut diamonds ar...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Late 1980s Les Bernard Gold Quilted Cuff with Red Poured Glass StoneBy Les BernardLocated in Toronto, OntarioGold-tone metal quilted Les Bernard cuff circa late 1980's - early 1990's, as evidence by the small VO marking on inside of cuff. Large red poured glass stone in centre of cuff. Exce...Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets