Christian Lacroix

Fashion Designer

Birthday May 16, 1951

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace France

Age 72 years old

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About

French couturier known for his expensive, intricately-beaded cocktail wear.

Before Fame

He studied Art History at the University of Montpellier.

Trivia

He hoped to become a museum curator before pursuing a career in design.

Family Life

He married Françoise Rosenthiel in 1974.

Associated With

In 2010, Cate Blanchett wore one of his gowns to the SK-II gala in Beijing.