Originally published in 1992 and now available in paperback, an illustrated autobiography by Christian Lacroix which provides an account of his life and career, including his childhood in Arles, time as a student in Montpellier, arrival in Paris, and rise from Patou to his own label within six years.

Pieces of a Pattern: Lacroix

Arts & Photography

Lacroix, Christian

Graphic Design

Thames&Hudson

Christian Lacroix is one of the world's most admired and influential fashion designers, the embodiment of the style and glamour of French haute couture. This is his own account of his life and career, from his childhood in Arles to his arrival in Paris, where he was to meet his wife and partner, Francoise. Here his career started: from his first tentative steps at the House of Patou to his own label within the space of six years. In Lacroix's world visual imagery counts far more than words. Hundreds of lavish color and monochrome illustrations strikingly illuminate his story. Selected from Lacroix's sketchpads, his diary, his pinboard, and old family albums, they are interspersed with vividly remembered impressions that were the sources and springboards of his creativity--a mesmerizing Beaton portrait, the soft drapery of an Arlesienne costume, the feline face of an actress, the brio of a matador cape. Many sketches drawn especially for this publication decorate and complement the narrative. Fashion design, says Lacroix, is an area in which "processes beyond the reach of intellect are at work." Here we see into these processes. Memory, associations, and visual patterns from the conscious and the unconscious mind have fed his imagination to produce some of the most glorious and inventive designs of haute couture today.

Pieces of a Pattern: Lacroix by Lacroix

Christian Lacroix is one of the most inventive and admired fashion designers in the world, and he is also incredibly well-versed in fashion history. He brings that expertise to bear in this imaginary museum of historic and contemporary fashion, telling the story of fashion from the eighteenth century to the present day and illustrating it with examples of his own designs plus historic costumes from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
"This is not a retrospective, but my own look at the costume collections of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, from which I chose pieces from all eras, some never before exhibited. I chose those that were most inspiring, those that best told the story of fashion that I would have wanted to tell if I were the museum curator that I intended to be when I was a student.
"My twenty years in the fashion business are another way of telling this story, and I selected the strongest designs from the haute couture collections of the House of Lacroix between 1987 and 2007, then arranged them according to themes--black and white, color, flowers, ethnic styles, and so forth--and linked them with pieces from the museum collection."--Christian Lacroix
Christian Lacroix is one of the most inventive and admired fashion designers in the world. He is also incredibly well-versed in fashion history, and he brings that expertise to bear in this delighful imaginary museum of historic and contemporary fashion. Each featured piece--whether from the museum's collection or the House of Lacroix--is distinguished by its cut, its detail, its color, and its texture; and the pieces are juxtaposed and photographed in a way that emphasizes their relationships across the centuries. 200 color photographs

Christian Lacroix on Fashion

SAILLARD, Olivier

Mauriès, Patrick

The story of fashion from the eighteenth century to the present day, as told by Christian Lacroix and illustrated with examples of his own designs and historic costumes.
"This is not a retrospective, but my own look at the costume collections of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, from which I chose pieces from all eras, some never before exhibited. I chose those that were most inspiring, those that best told the story of fashion that I would have wanted to tell if I were the museum curator that I intended to be when I was a student.
"My twenty years in the fashion business are another way of telling this story, and I selected the strongest designs from the haute couture collections of the Maison Lacroix between 1987 and 2007, then arranged them according to themes-black and white, color, flowers, ethnic styles, and so forth-and linked them with pieces from the museum collection." -Christian Lacroix
Christian Lacroix is one of the most inventive and admired fasion designers in the world. He is also incredibly well-versed in fashion history, and he brings that expertise to bear in this delightful imaginary museum of historic and contemporary fasion. Each featured piece-whether from the museum's collection or the Maison Lacroix-is distinguished by its cut, its detail, its color, and its texture; and the pieces are juxtaposed and photographed in a way that emphasizes their relationship across the centuries.
Patrick Mauries is the author of numerous books, including Cabinets of Curiosities. Olivier Saillard is a fashion historian and curator at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.

A smart, sophisticated compendium of fashion’s most trenchant quotes, from Oscar Wilde to Kanye West, with color illustrations specially hand-drawn by Christian Lacroix
The fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. The sharpest tongues and quickest repartee has always sprung from the lips of fashion royalty. From Oscar Wilde to Miuccia Prada, fashion’s words of wisdom have become our daily bread.
Fashion Quotes compiles hundreds of the snappiest quotations, selected from over three centuries: from the society beaux of the eighteenth century and the literary wits of the nineteenth century to the celebrity elite of the twentieth century and today’s hippest Twitterati. Christian Lacroix has gilded the pages with creative inspiration, his illustrations perfectly expressing the color and panache that we expect from fashion’s finest. The collection is divided into quotations from different spheres, including: Elegance, Shoes, Taste, The Little Black Dress, Dandyism, High Heels, The Cleavage, Eccentricity, Fashion Follies, and Vanity.
Fashion Quotes will be the must-have gift for every fashionista and aspiring wit, or for anyone looking for the ultimate cheeky pick-me-up, whip-crack wisdom, or poisonous punchline. 50 illustrations in color

Fashion Quotes: Stylish Wit and Catwalk Wisdom

Napias, Jean-Christophe

A pop-up journal with signature graphics of cards, lights and exciting fun! "Fete vos jeux!" or "Place your bets!" describes the feel of vintage French casinos in the artwork and graphics of this pop-up journal. - Pop-up journal with paper engineering - Black-and-white chevron ribbon - 132 ivory pages - Size: 10 x 7 x 0.5"

Christian Lacroix Fete Vos Jeux! B5 10" X 7" Hardcover Journal

Galison

Christian Lacroix

An 80 paged notebook from Christian Lacroix with each page die-cut to match the couture art featured on the front cover. The cover art illustrates one of the many gowns created by Christian Lacroix, with the gown treated with gold and silver foil.- Embossed cover with sculpted page edges- Gold and silver foil treatment on the gown- 80 die-cut pages, with printed end pages- Size: 8 x 6 x 0.5"

Christian Lacroix Madone Nubienne A5 8" X 6" Softcover Notebook

Christian Lacroix Madone Byzantine A5 8" X 6" Softcover Notebook

An 80 paged notebook from Christian Lacroix with each page die-cut to match the couture art featured on the front cover. The cover art illustrates one of the many gowns created by Christian Lacroix, with the gown treated with gold and silver foil. - Embossed cover with sculpted page edges - Gold and silver foil treatment on the gown - 80 die-cut pages, with printed end pages - Size: 8 x 6 x 0.5"

Christian Lacroix Madone Atalante A5 8" X 6" Softcover Notebook

Die-cut boxed notecards featuring the couture fashion of Christian Lacroix. Each card is laser-cut, illustrated, and accompanied by a die-cut envelope. - 3 designs, 2 cards each - Die-cut envelopes, laser-cut notecards - Size: 9 x 5.75 x 1"

Christian Lacroix Les Madones Diecut Boxed Notecards

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Pieces of a Pattern: Lacroix

Pieces of a Pattern: Lacroix by Lacroix

Christian Lacroix on Fashion

Christian Lacroix on Fashion

Fashion Quotes: Stylish Wit and Catwalk Wisdom

Christian Lacroix Fete Vos Jeux! B5 10" X 7" Hardcover Journal

Christian Lacroix Madone Nubienne A5 8" X 6" Softcover Notebook

Christian Lacroix Madone Byzantine A5 8" X 6" Softcover Notebook

Christian Lacroix Madone Atalante A5 8" X 6" Softcover Notebook

Christian Lacroix Les Madones Diecut Boxed Notecards