5 reasons to celebrate the return of Christian Lacroix 2025 will be full of drama and colour

The world of fashion shook in early January when news broke that the brand Christian Lacroix had been acquired by the Spanish group Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL). Yes, years have passed since the designer's last show, yet the memory of his collections has never faded. On the contrary, even as Quiet Luxury enjoys its golden age, the news of a potential return of Christian Lacroix, the master of ornamentation, feels like a breath of fresh air for an entire category of fashion enthusiasts afflicted by "minimalist fatigue." So, without speculating on the concrete outcomes of such an acquisition, here are 5 reasons to shout "Hallelujah" at the thought of Lacroix's return.

1. Radiant Maximalism

If Christian Lacroix's name still resonates more than a decade after his last collection, it is also thanks to the attention to jewelry and accessories that became his signature. The opulence of hats, necklaces, gloves, belts, never apologizing for too much ornamentation: a testament to Lacroix’s belief that "more is more beautiful." Jewelry is integral to the brand’s DNA, with the first collection launched in 1989, just one year after ready-to-wear. The line between accessories and clothing is blurred at Lacroix: embroidery, pearls, and crosses sewn directly onto dresses... The textile and jewelry become one, shaping the very definition of the Lacroix look, which spares no effort in its myriad of accessories.

5. Lacroix’s Joy

Finally, what we remember about Christian Lacroix is his joy, a smile that will never grow old. The audacity of creation that amazes, surprises and moves. And while fashion is a personal affair, Lacroix's joy is universal. So how can we fail to smile at the possibility of a return by this director of couture, in this dismal political and economic climate, where fashion is still endlessly questioning its role in society: to inspire, to dazzle, to delight?

So, while we wait to find out more about the hypothetical return of Christian Lacroix fashion, it's a good idea to delve back into the archives of the work of one of the greats of French fashion, and rediscover the richness of his creations. And above all, at the start of 2025, to see just how much Lacroix's style seems in tune with the times, in love with colour, grandeur and the spectacle that couture can be. And we hope one day to see the pieces of a designer for whom femininity is as much about extreme refinement as it is about exuberance.