Happy birthday! Christian Lacroix turns 75 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary fashion designer turns 75 on Saturday, May. 16, 2026.

Christian Lacroix is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed fashion designers of his generation.

Popular fashion designer Christian Lacroix has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lacroix, a cultural icon

Born Christian Marie Marc Lacroix in Caen on May 16, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lacroix's not just a great fashion designer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Christian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christian Lacroix as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Christian, you're the best!

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