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Christian Lacroix
Fashion mogul and French icon
Christian Lacroix is a fashion mogul and French icon. He was born in Arles, France, on May 16 1951. His designs adorn men, women and children from all walks of life. He is also sought after by Hollywood glitterati, as many of his masterpieces have graced the red carpet the world over. In recent years he has added a fragrance line to his repertoire, his trademark fragrance being “Bazar”.
Lacroix is known for his theatrical nature which is reflected in his designs. This perhaps comes from his background in theatre, and is evidenced in his work by his flamboyant use of colour and his “le pouf” gown.
Lacroix spent his childhood watching bullfights, reading and visiting museums. He studied art history at university and his first ambition as a young man was to be a museum curator. This all changed when he met Jean-Jacques Picart, whom was asscociated with several haute couture houses in the early 1970’s. Picart helped Lacroix to get his first start in the fashion world. Together they gained prominence in the 1980’s, and in 1987, Lacroix established his own couture house. Early on he specialised in women’s “ready to wear” attire. It was not long before he diversified into jewlery, handbags, sunglasses, scarves and ties, amoung other things.
His first line of floral perfumes was released in 1999, and in 2001 released Bazar. Christian Lacroix Perfume (1999) was classed as a feminine blend of green, fresh scents and woods and amber, recommended for casual wear. Bazar (2001), is described as refreshing masculine scent, spicy and sweet., possessing a blend of cedarwood, yuzu, elemi and lavender. Bazar for women was introduced shortly after- a sensual fragrance recommended for daytime wear.
In 2007 Christian Lacroix signed a licening agreement with cosmetics giant Avon to create two signature fragrances under his name. The fragrances are Christian Lacroix Rouge and Christian Lacroix Noir. The fragrances intend to refelct the designer's “originality, creativity, sophistication and elegance”. According to the man himself, he sees his partnership with Avon as connecting himself with women everywhere: “I envision Rougue becoming the Avon womens's signature, one that's utterly feminine yet mysterious and bold”.
The Christian Lacroix brand is sold in over 1000 points of sale worldwide. Widely regarded as a genius, he has yet to gain prominence in the world's biggest market, the United States, despite being sought after by the fashion elite. However, now having collaborated with one of America's favourite and well known cosmetics companies, his genius looks set to become common knowledge.
Website:
http://www.christian-lacroix.fr
Review: BAZAR by Christian Lacroix for WOMEN EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 3.3 OZ Launched by the design house of Christian Lacroix in 2002, BAZAR by Christian Lacroix possesses a blend of peony, sandalwood, musk and mandarin, a womanly, fresh scent. It is recommended for casual wear.
Price: $95.00 USD
Review: BAZAR by Christian Lacroix for MEN AFTERSHAVE BALM 6.6 OZ Launched by the design house of Christian Lacroix in 2002, BAZAR by Christian Lacroix possesses a blend of lavender, cedarwood, elemi and yuzu, a fresh scent. It is recommended for daytime wear.
Price: $11.80 USD
Review: TUMULTE by Christian Lacroix for WOMEN EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 3.4 OZ Launched by the design house of Christian Lacroix in 2005
Price: $73.00 USD
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