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My Take
Christian Lacroix is, to me, the great colorist of modern couture. Being from Arles in the sun-drenched south of France feels almost too perfect, because his palettes carry that Provençal festival energy directly into fabric. What I admire is his insistence on artisanal craft, the embroidery, beadwork, and fringe that make luxury feel joyful rather than stiff. Extending that vision into stamps and stage costumes shows a maker who simply cannot stop creating. Designers with a truly personal world rarely chase trends, and Lacroix never did. His sense of color still leaves me a little breathless.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Christian Lacroix
- Name (Japanese)
- クリスチャン・ラクロワ
- Reading
- くりすちゃん・らくろわ
- Born
- May 16, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- grand couturier / designer / postage stamp designer / costume designer / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Paul-Valéry University (Montpellier, 1970-2024)
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://christian-lacroix.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian%20Lacroix
Frequently asked questions
When was Christian Lacroix born?
Born May 16, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Christian Lacroix from?
Christian Lacroix is from Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
What does Christian Lacroix do?
Christian Lacroix works as grand couturier, designer, postage stamp designer, costume designer, businessperson.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.