Christian Lacroix is a famous fashion designer, that produces everything starting from clothes and ending with accessories and perfumes.

Christian Lacroix (date of birth – 16th of May 1951, place of birth – France and astrological sign – Taurus). Childhood of the future clothes design genius went in a rather exciting way, it was so multisided – the Camargue beaches, Gallo-Roman ruins and WWII bombings, various opera festivals, museums exhibitions, different books. He adored Oscar Wilde and the Beatles, to his beloved cities belonged: Venice and Barcelona. But, Christian studied at the University of Montpellier. Later he goes on with his studies and moves to Paris, he was aimed to become a museum curator.

But, everything has changed greatly with the appearing of the following people in Christian Lacroix life. First of all, a beautiful woman – Franoise, she became his muse, his wife, his inspiration, namely she made him draw and let him in the secrets of Paris. Jean-Jacques Picart – became his supporter and advisor (he was a press attache to several designers and Fashion Houses) and moreover, Jean found Christian a job at Hermes.

Since 1981 he started working for Jean Patou House and even was put in charge of Haute Couture (that days, some people tends to the point of view, that Haute Couture will die very soon).  But, the two designers made a success and year by year were gaining popularity and in January 1987 even got an award from the CFDA in New York. Today, he and his fashion house (which is located private in a mansion at 73) is one of the most popular in France and has more than 60 points of sale. Christian also makes costumes for theatre performances.

Vision of fashion

What we can say about his clothes? Bright, interesting, brilliant? It is so trite, so usual. But, as to his fashion vision, it is so gentle, I mean he treats past with respect , also, his collections are influenced by contemporary art, in his haute couture clothes, we can see vivid colours, free design, clothes made in ethnic and baroque style, combination of various fabrics. Lacroix makes everything, that can make us look more beautiful: sun-glasses, jewellery, shoes, leather products and bags. As to fragrances, I adore Bazar (it was made in 2002), orange bottle is for women. It is a floral fragrance, sensual and sexual. Contains notes of apricot, orris flowers and nectarine.