“This baroque approach to everything in my life is also a way of avoiding boredom. It was my strength. It’s been more than 23 years now that I am well-known for such an unusual spirit. But it certainly has been a kind of weakness, also; since it’s not a behavior shared by many people.”—Christian Lacroix discusses his ingenious ways of battling boredom. Read more of Filep Motwary’s juicy and extensive interview with Christian Lacroix on Un Nouveau Ideal. The designer talks about his “unusual spirit,” his childhood and why couture “doesn’t breath so easily anymore.” Quickly, read on!