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Christian Lacroix

Statement Floral Brooch

Statement Floral Brooch

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A Floral Stunner!

This is a rare and stunning brooch by Christian Lacroix.

In a departure from his usual themes of hearts or crosses, the colours in this unusual floral piece are vibrant and eye catching. It would look equally fabulous pinned on a plain or strongly patterned jacket/coat as it will never be a wall flower!

It comprises a large stylised gold flower with a smaller central orange and deep pink daisy like bloom. From this large flower two separate green resin leaves and a large amber gold coloured resin ball are suspended.

The brooch is signed at the back with the Lacroix stamp and dates to the 1990s.

It measures 3" wide and 4" deep when suspended horizontally (see picture where it has been rested on a bar to show how it would look when worn). It is in excellent condition.

Fashion History Snapshop

Lacroix began his career at Hermes, where he got a job as a fashion journalist. Then in 1981, Lacroix moved to work at  Jean Patou.

After receiving the prestigious CFDA award as the most successful designer of the year in 1987, He then created his own brand. And in 1988, he had already released his first collection of clothes. In 1989, he launched created his own line of accessories including jewellery.

He traditionally created bizarre shapes, intricate designs and massive elaborated decoration. From his jewellery collections, his two favorite themes in costume jewellery were hearts and crosses.

His style was distinctively different but observed originality and his own luxurious signature style. His pieces are instantly recognisable.

Lacroix was the often mentioned and 'go to' designer of Edina (Jennifer Saunders) in the1990s TV series Ab Fab. More recently, vintage Lacroix earrings have been spotted being worn by Villanelle (Jodie Comer) in the recent Killing Eve series

Measurements

Resin ball diameter 1"

Flower width at widest 2.25"

Drop when worn horizontally approx. 3"

 

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