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• Christian Lacroix is a French fashion designer who created his first line of clothing in 1981. His own couture house is known for theatrical designs and glamorous ball gowns but has also devleoped a menswear line, lingerie, perfume, shoes, jewelry and other accessories.

• Fast Facts

  1. Founded his couture house in 1987
  2. Original aspiration was to become a museum curator
  3. Worked at Hermès in 1978
  4. Designed the wedding dress for Christina Aguilera
  5. Always ends his fashion shows with a model in a wedding dress
  6. Won CFDA's Most Influential Designer Award in January 1987

• Early Career

  Lacroix studied art history at University of Montpellier and then the Sorbonne and [[École du Louvre]]. During this time he met Jean-Jacques Picart who assisted him in getting a job working at Hermès in 1978 and then with Guy Paulin in 1980. After graduating from the École du Louvre in 1981, he started working at Jean Patou.

• The Look

  Lacroix's clothes are marked by bright colors, luxurious fabrics, and dramatic lines. He is credited for creating the "le pouf" gown which features a big ball skirt.

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