For autumn/winter 2020, Rixo founders Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, have collaborated with the French fashion house Christian Lacroix, on a see-now-buy-now capsule collection.
Unveiled in the ballroom of Kimpton Fitzroy London, during London Fashion Week, the haute-couture inspired collection delved into the House of Christian Lacroix’s vintage archives and pulled iconic prints to rework into the new capsule.
From the Christian Lacroix archives, autumn/winter 1992 by photographer Guy Marineau
Capturing the essence of Lacroix — a label which defined luxury dressing in the early ‘90s with flamboyant silhouettes in striking patterns — the limited-edition capsule consists of nineteen ready-to-wear looks that you can instantly add to your occasion-wear wardrobe.
“Both Henrietta and I have always been obsessed with Christian Lacroix,” said Orlagh McCloskey, Co-founder of RIXO.“On our vintage hunting trips in Paris the best pieces we’d find and love the most would always be Lacroix.”
RIXO x HOUSE OF CHRISTIAN LACROIX AW20
“Being let loose in the House of Christian Lacroix archive in Paris to delve into the true history and DNA of the brand was awe-inspiring. The Lacroix DNA is so in tune with RIXO’s – their vibrant visual prints and their completely individual and empowering viewpoint on style- it felt natural to collaborate,” she says.
The collaboration combines Rixos contemporary edge with Lacroix’s flair to create a colourful line of skirts, dresses and separates. Embellished with statement gold buttons, contrasting pockets, 3D rosettes, butterfly appliqués and dazzling jewels, the capsule is an explosion of maximalist design — where more, is definitely more.
RIXO x HOUSE OF CHRISTIAN LACROIX AW20
Best of, the punchy prints and exaggerated silhouettes of the Rixos x House of Christian Lacroix collection are available to buy immediately as a part of LFW’s see-now-buy-now concept, so there’s no need to wait for your next party dress.
The limited-edition capsule is available to buy now, exclusively in-store and online with RIXO and Browns, as well as at Galeries Lafayette Champs Elysees Paris; Rixo.co.uk
