Christian Lacroix

As you may have heard, Christian Lacroix filed for protection from his creditors last week. When I read that I closed the page and floated to the ceiling where my 'happy place' is. What would haute couture week be without 'le pouf', his sumptuous fabrics and dramatic shows? Who will give me my details overload fix of velvet ribbons, exquisite embroidery, stripes and prints and regal gold in combinations that scramble the brain and blur the eyes at first glance? We needn't despair just yet, WWD is keeping things calm with a report that claims Lacroix "had told his collaborators that he will give ... Read Full Story

"Absinthe is the aphrodisiac of the self." -Bram Stoker, Dracula A.K.A. the Green Fairy, La Fee Verte, is an exotic libation famed for inspiring Bohemian artists, seducing gents to madness, and irking politicians in modern times. For a substance that doesn’t have nearly the potency of many other drugs, this liquor has quite a history and mystique. Classically known to contain wormwood, it is also famed to have hallucinogenic properties. Goth Icon Marilyn Manson was even moved to create his own brand of the stuff, called Mansinthe . If you are unfamiliar with this verdant treat, everything you need to know about Absinthe (including ... Read Full Story

Christian Lacroix, we love you and wish you the best! Congratulations to our 3 winners: 1st: christiaaaaan lacroix by Melon Morsel featuring Forever21 2nd: Christian Lacroix by ღ*Modiste Naive*ღ (New Contest) featuring Christian Lacroix shoes 3rd: Unforgettable (Monsieur C. Lacroix) by bona dea (b&w wedding contest) featuring Christian Lacroix dresses Check out more Christian Lacroix-inspired sets: See more on Polyvore Read Full Story

The Audi Fashion Festival Singapore kicked off with a bang yesterday by unveiling the latest and greatest collection from risk taking, detail oriented designer Christian Lacroix. Unlike many other designers who have begun to blatantly begin ripping off vintage designs and claiming them as their own, Lacroix has stayed true to his signature style, resulting in a collection that is unique yet unmistakeable. The 5-day fashion fest will run until the 10th and feature big names such as Gareth Pugh and Vivienne Westwood who is slated to close the show on Friday. But for now I present to you Mr. Lacroix's collection for your ... Read Full Story

Take a look at designs by Christian Lacroix at the Audi Fashion Festival Singapore held yesterday. I'm totally feeling the "around the way" 80s looks that models are wearing these days: Big earrings, braids, colored chunked hair. Also the layers, colors, and florals. Dope! (Photos by Stefen Chow/Getty Images AsiaPac) Read Full Story