Lacroix, who himself designed the retrofit of the Petit Moulin Hotel in Paris worked with the Kreo Gallery in developing the new store concept.

Combining contemporary design with Baroque styling, it juxtaposea the luxury of the Faubourg with the wild nature of the Camargue, the designer's native land -- all in the inimitable style of the "harmonious dissonance" that drives his creations.

The store, which will carry the full line of ready-to-wear and accessories beginning with the pre-fall collection, features in its store window a totem of terracotta, blown Murano glass and Swarovski crystal that bears all the house codes: the sun, the passionate heart and the color red.

The putty-colored cement walls are veined in gold and mercury run-outs, while the composite floors are a mix of Provencal tomette floor tiling, wood, slate and thick wool carpets.

Contrasting with minimalist metallic furniture are hand- carved vitrines and baroque consoles created from an original 18th century piece that Christian Lacroix himself found in Arles.

In lieu of traditional accessories display cases, a personal touch is added through women's jewelry boxes and men's curio boxes in quarter cut Lolo, Wenge, Ebony and Elm.

To provide a unique and luxurious experience as one slips into a Christian Lacroix design, the fitting rooms are designed in an artful composition of hand-made decorative lighting and furniture, antiqued interior trim and hardware, and doors in 19th century French urban design.

With the opening of the Christian Lacroix store at the Forum Shops, the Paris-based designer joins fellow fashion houses Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior at Las Vegas’ premier retail, dining and entertainment destination.

Home to more than 160 boutiques as well as 13 restaurants, the Forum Shops have held on to their position as the most successful shopping venue in the U.S. through continual progress.

The Christian Lacroix store it will also carry the swimwear, lingerie and jewelry collections (both costume and semi-precious) exclusively in the US in addition to selling the full line of ready-to-wear and accessories for the label.