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Video: Interview with designer Mr. Christian Lacroix ‘Exceptionnel au quotidien’

Christian Lacroix talks about inspirations for the new capsule collection he designed for Desigual. Source: Desigual, YouTube

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Christian Lacroix for Petit Bateau

French brand Petit Bateau is teaming up with designer Christian Lacroix and premiere dance and opera company Opéra National de Paris on a ballet-inspired collaboration, which lands in stores in December. The collection for both women and children features the brand’s signature nautical stripes on T-shirts, dresses, and high-waisted skirts. The...

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Lacroix to design Schiaparelli

French couturier Christian Lacroix has been appointed to create a new collection for the House of Schiaparelli. Schiaparelli, which is owned by Tod's Group founder Diego Della Valle since 2006, announced Lacroix will create a one-off collection to be shown during Couture Fashion Week in Paris in July at the historical address of the Maison. The...

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Christian Lacroix for Lady Gaga

For her new ‘Judas’ music video, fashion designer Christian Lacroix created the costumes of singer and style icon Lady Gaga. The worldwide wowed musician wears a vintage duchess satin wedding dress and a black vintage embroidered jacket. The pieces are from the Couture AW08 collection chosen from the Christian Lacroix Archives by Sacha...

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Christian Lacroix turns to retail

Although his fashion house didn’t survive, Christian Lacroix is now way near saying goodbye to his fashion design days. Presented during Barcelona Fashion Week, Lacroix created a new collection for Spanish fashion label Desigual by the name of Monsieur Lacroix, as he is no longer authorized to use his own name post his bankruptcy. This is the...