| Full Name | Christian Marie Marc Lacroix |
| Born | May 16, 1951 |
| Age | 73 |
| Place of Birth | Arles, France |
| Label | Christian Lacroix |
| Net Worth | $150 Million |
| Early Life | – Born in Arles, France – Studied Art History at the University of Montpellier and pursued museum studies at the École du Louvre – Met future wife Françoise Rosenthiel – Aspired to become a museum curator |
| Career | – Founded his own haute couture house in 1987 – Launched ready-to-wear in 1988 – Expanded into jewelry, handbags, shoes, and more in 1989 – Known for opulent, fantasy creations and eclectic mix of references in his designs – Fashion house faced financial difficulties and went into administration in 2009 – Lacroix’s last Haute Couture collection was privately financed by him and featured only 12 models who were paid €50 each |
| Notable Achievements | – Known for luxury designs combining artisanal trades, fringe, bead, and embroidery – Received seven Coty Awards – Awarded the Fashion Institute of Technology Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999 |
