Lacroix "Enlivened"

CHRISTIAN LACROIX is feeling "positive" today, following a bid tabled to save the designer's threatened couture house from extinction (read the full story here).The 58-year-old French designer says the interest in his business has given him renewed vigour.

"We have had an extremely positive conversation," Lacroix said following a meeting with Industry Minister Christian Estrosi yesterday - adding that he has been "enlivened" by the idea of continuing his business.

The bid, by the Italian-based Borletti Group, was made in association with the designer and Lacroix hinted that a revival package would see other aspects of the couture business develop too - including fragrance.

"The brand doesn't yet have the perfume it deserves," Lacroix told WWD.

SEE THE CHRISTIAN LACROIX CATWALK ARCHIVE

DID YOU SEE?Christian Lacroix's latest thoughts on the matter...

DID YOU SEE?The latest - and possibly last - Christian Lacroix couture show...