Cristian Lacroix. New Official Website.
‘Lacroix, sweetie’, are the legendary words from the mouth of Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous that have come to immortalize the French designer as the go-to name for 90s fashion. Christian Marie Marc Lacroix, a graduate in Art History from the University of Montpellier, became famous around the world for his opulent, theatrical designs completely at odds with everything else on the catwalks at the time. From redefining style in the 80s through financial hardships and the redirection of his talents, read on for a five-step history of a true French revolutionary and the brand he created.
