1960s Christian Dior Paris Couture Vintage 60s Black Felt Cloche Hat Size 22
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
A refined 1960s Christian Dior Paris couture black and taupe hat, crafted in classic black felt
1960s Christian Dior Paris Couture Vintage 60s Black Felt Cloche Hat Size 22
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
A refined 1960s Christian Dior Paris couture black and taupe hat, crafted in classic black felt
Miss Dior by Christian Dior Purple Fur Hat circa 1960s
By Christian Dior, Miss Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Miss Dior by Christian Dior purple fur hat from the 1960s epitomizes vintage elegance and timeless
Christian Dior Floral Pillbox Hat circa 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Floral Pillbox Hat from the circa 1960s is a quintessential piece of vintage
1960s Christian Dior Black Felt Derby Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Perfect Winter Hat Has Arrived! Circa 1960s, this Dior derby style hat features a porkpie brim
Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Textured Net Bubble Hat w/ Bow 1960's
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven raffia and net with a side bow. Minor soiling around edge. Measurements: 21" 5" high crown
Christian Dior Pink Tulle Floral Hat circa 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Pink Tulle Floral Hat from the circa 1960s is a stunning example of vintage
Christian Dior Teal Floral Accent Hat circa 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Teal Floral Accent Hat from the 1960s is a stunning example of vintage millinery
Christian Dior Green Faux Fur Hat Beaded 1950s- 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Vintage Christian Dior Green Hat Emerald Green with black beading In wonderful condition
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Multicolor Rhinestone Beaded Black Patent Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black vintage Christian Dior beaded turban-style hat. From the 1960s, this
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Multicolor Rhinestone Beaded White Cloche Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous off-white vintage Christian Dior webbed and beaded hat. From the 1960s, this
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior Grey and Burgundy Fur Hat Unworn
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christian Dior 1960s fur hat, unworn with tags attached. Sold at Rich's department store
1960s Christian Dior Cobalt Tulle & Black Feather Beehive Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Christian Dior cobalt tulle and feather beehive shaped turban-style hat. Feathers are
Christian Dior 1960's Feather and Tulle Turban
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
from zero to hero! Style this 1960's vintage Christian Dior hat for the winter with a Fendi fur coat
1960s Christian Dior Sage Green Satin Slouchy Turban Hat
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulously louche 1960s Christian Dior by Marc Bohan, sage green silk satin turban hat: Pleated
1960s Christian Dior Cobalt Blue Fur Felt Fedora Day Hat w Grosgrain Band
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Christian Dior Cobalt Blue Fur Felt Fedora Day Hat w Grosgrain Band: A Doris Day style Mod
1960s Christian Dior Cream Wool Bouclé Turban-Style Hat W/ Feathers Under Tulle
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s Christian Dior turban-style beehive hat constructed of cream wool bouclé with
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Matte Gold Sequin Beret
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous Christian Dior beret from the 1960s. The hat is completely embellished with hand sewn
1960 Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Black Feather & Quill Structured Cocktail Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Christian Dior hat by Marc Bohan: A structured turban-style cocktail hat covered
Christian Dior Silver Metallic Tulle Embellished Head Wrap Circa 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Silver Metallic Tulle Embellished Head Wrap Circa 1960s is a stunning example of
1960s Christian Dior Navy Blue Straw and Tulle Turban
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s navy blue straw and tulle Christian Dior turban.
1960s Miss Dior Spring/Summer Aqua Green & Pink Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Turban
By Christian Dior, Miss Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Miss Dior Spring/Summer Aqua Green & Pink Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Turban: Peaked forehead
1960s Christian Dior Bone Felt Fedora w/ Colorful Grosgrain Ribbon Patches
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A charming and whimsical 1960s Christian Dior wool felt fedora in bone with multicolor grosgrain
1960s Christian Dior White Striped Straw Turbanw Straw Bows at Back
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Christian Dior White Striped Straw Turban w Straw Bows at Back: White straw ribbons with
1960s Miss Dior Saucy Bucket Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Bozeman, MT
grosgrain ribbon at a saucy angle that extend beyond the brim. Net inner "hat" with wire brim. Label: Miss
Christian Dior yellow pleated pillbox style hat. C. 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
youthful energy, heavily influenced Dior's designs during the 1960s. This hat features a sleek silhouette
1960s Christian Dior Blue Feathered Tam
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Christian Dior "Chapeaux" blue knit woolen tam covered in blue, brown, and magenta colored
Rare 1960s Christian Dior Black Leathery Silk Chapeaux
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Rare, Uniquely designed and executed, this captivating hat from the house of Dior was created
1960s Christian Dior Bouclé and Painted Feather Chapeaux
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
Classic 1960s Christian Dior turbin for fall. Made of large looped wool bouclé and painted
1960s Christian Dior Miss Dior Angora Mod Cloche Hat
By Marc Bohan, Miss Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic hat by Miss Dior. This fantastic Miss Dior hat by Christian Dior has an elongated cloche
1960's Christian Dior Beige Sheared Fur Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's beige Christian Dior large brim sheared fur hat. Gathered beige jersey hat band with saucy
Christian Dior Aqua Sparkle Turban Hat, 1960’s
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960’s Christian Dior turban hat created with a layer of ruched abstract printed fabric accented
1960's Christian Dior Black Straw Beehive Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous, glossy black 1960's Christian Dior Chapeaux! Set on a base of sheer silk mesh, ropes
Vintage 1960's Christiain Dior Turquoise Tulle & Gold Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1960's Christian Dior turquoise tulle turban hat in a structural spiral design
Christian Dior vintage hat, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior vintage hat made of tiered green tulle and golden petals Period – 1960’s For head
Christian Dior 1960's Slate Grey and Off White Mini Portrait Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hat is circa 1960's, it features two hat pins, and a beautifully placed ribbon. It is a wonderful
Miss Dior by CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960’s Black Gold Woven Straw Bow Chain Sun Hat
By Marc Bohan, Miss Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Miss Dior by CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960’s Black Gold Woven Straw Bow Chain Sun Hat (New-Old Stock
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960’s Black Silk Satin Pleated Pillbox Turban Hat
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: Vtg. CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960’s Black Silk Satin Pleated Pillbox Turban Hat
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's Navy Blue Raffia Twisted Bow Cartwheel Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's Navy Blue Raffia Twisted Bow Cartwheel Hat Circa: c
1960s Christian Dior Velvet Equestrian Style Hat W/ Bow
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
Beautiful and pristine chocolate brown velvet hat, in a mod 1960's fanfare. Inside measures 21
1960s Christian Dior Gilt Feather and Net Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1960s Christian Dior chapeaux fashioned in an extravagant turban style with a high
1960s Christian Dior Pale Yellow Silk Beehive Turban Hat W/ Large Pastel Petals
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s Christian Dior pale yellow silk beehive turban-style hat with large pastel
CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960s Pastel Rainbow Woven Straw & Tulle Cloche Bucket Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960s Pastel Rainbow Woven Straw & Tulle Cloche Bucket Hat Circa: 1960’s Label(s
1960s Dior Black Laquered Straw Turban with Beading
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s dramatic Dior black laquered straw turban with off center front beading and velvet band
CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960s Floral Silk Velvet Ribbon Ruffle Flower Pot Cloche Hat
By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960s Floral Silk Velvet Ribbon Ruffle Flower Pot Cloche Hat Circa: 1960’s Label
1960s Christian Dior Rose Wool and Tulle-Wrapped Feather Turban
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Christian Dior rose wool turban hat with tulle-wrapped feathers and glitter dots.
1960s Christian Dior Brilliant Gold Lamé Wrapped Turban w Faux Knotted Front
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Christian Dior Brilliant Gold Lamé Wrapped Turban w Faux Knotted Front: A gorgeous gold
Christian Dior Golden Silk Satin Pleated Turban With Jewels, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning Christian Dior turban in silk satin golden-hued fabric is constructed like a basket
1960s Christian Dior Tulle and Gold Feather Turban w/ Sparkling Glitter
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Christian Dior tulle and gold feather turban w/ sparkling glitter dots. Fine
Vintage 1960's CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Metallic Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1960's CHRISTIAN DIOR turban hat comes in a silver tone metallic material with a mesh
Christian Dior 1960's Vintage Black, Brown & Ivory Silk Turban Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior 1960's Vintage Black, Brown & Ivory Silk Turban Hat. This hat is in good vintage
Christian Dior Silver Lame Turban Hat, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
more traditional patrons of fashion. In a contemporary silver lamé, this circa 1960 hat is crafted in
Miss Dior By CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960's Light Blue Silk Floral Capulet Flower Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Miss Dior created by Christian Dior c.1960's silk floral capulet style hat. Blue, white
Miss Dior By CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960's Ribbon Loop Glass Beaded Evening Calot Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: Miss Dior By CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960's Ribbon Loop Glass Beaded Evening Calot Hat
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's Multicolor Straw Pleated Beehive Turban Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Christian Dior glossy multicolor pleated straw turban hat. Pink, yellow, green
Miss Dior CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960’s Marc Bohan Dark Brown Felted Fur Pillbox Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Miss Dior CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960’s Marc Bohan Dark Brown Felted Fur Pillbox Hat Circa: 1960’s
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's MARC BOHAN Chinchilla Fur Bumper Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Christian Dior Chapeaux chinchilla fur hat designed by Marc Bohan. Bell shaped
1960s Christian Dior Beaded Floral and Net Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
1960s Christian Dior Floral and Net Hat
1960s Christian Dior Beaded Floral and Net Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
1960s Christian Dior Floral and Net Hat
1960s Christian Dior Beaded Pill Box Silk Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We Can't Get Over This Dior Pill Box Hat! Circa 1960s, this hat from Dior's hat line, is made of
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's MARC BOHAN Chinchilla Fur Tiered Cossack Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Christian Dior designed by Marc Bohan, natural gray and brown striped chinchilla
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's Black Sheer Horsehair Silk Floral Cartwheel Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Christian Dior Chapeaux c.1960's black horsehair cartwheel style hat. Spiraled sheer
Christian Dior Chapeaux Woven Checkerboard Pillbox Hat, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Tucson, AZ
height: 4” label: Christian Dior Chapeaux (Made in England) / Stanley Korshak (Chicago) size: no
CHRISTIAN DIOR Early c.1960’s Couture Black Crochet Knit Layered Cap Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHRISTIAN DIOR Early c.1960’s Couture Black Crochet Knit Layered Cap Hat Circa: Early 1960’s
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Size: 22 (Vintage)
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's Beaded Leaf Jacquard Peach Basket Pillbox Hat
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Thiensville, WI
Hat Circa: c.1960’s Label(s): Christian Dior Chapeaux Paris - New York; United Hatters, Cap, and
Vintage Christian Dior Cream Brocade Beaded Turban Hat 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Christian Dior cream brocade beaded turban hat from the 1960s. Marked size 22
Stunning Christian Dior 1960s Purple Hue Beret Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Wallkill, NY
Weaved Beret Christian Dior Circa 1960s 21 in diameter Has a tint of a purple hue Tulle lined
Christian Dior Emerald Green Silk Satin Turban Hat, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
silk satin this circa 1960 hat is tucked folded and pleated around the head. The interior is lined with
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960’s Marc Bohan Brown Mink Fur Tiered Cossack Hat
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960’s Marc Bohan Brown Mink Fur Tiered Cossack Hat Circa: 1960’s Label
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Red Woven Wrap Hat
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a vintage Dior woven hat in red. This piece was designed in the 1960s while
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pillbox Woven Multicolor Blue Hat
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a vintage Dior woven tricolor hat. This piece was designed in the 1960s while
1960s Christian Dior Autum600nal Hat W/ Silk Florals & Leaves Over Netting
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Christian Dior Autumnal Hat W/ Silk Florals & Leaves Over Netting. Olive velvet edging
1960s Christian Dior Silk Floral Bouquet Hat in Soft Autumnal Colors
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Christian Dior silk floral bouquet hat in soft autumnal palette of golds, orange
CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960's Striped Silk Velvet Spiral Knot Bow Bucket Cloche Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960's Striped Silk Velvet Spiral Knot Bow Bucket Cloche Hat Circa: 1960’s Label
1960s Christian Dior Turban Style Beehive Hat W/ Pastel Satin Ribbon & Tulle
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1960s Christian Dior turban-style beehive hat with pastel color silk ribbon multicolor
1960s Christian Dior Beeehive Turban Style Hat In Pink Tulle & Gold Feathers
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Christian Dior beehive-style turban hat fashioned of fuchsia silk tulle with
1960s Christian Dior Silver-White Satin Petite Bubble Hat W/ Sparkling Beadwork
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
An unusual and beautiful 1960s Christian Dior petite bubble hat in silvery-white silk satin and
1960s Christian Dior Baby Blue Tulle Peaked Bubble Turban Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Christian Dior Baby Blue Tulle Peaked Bubble Turban Hat: A dramatic and stylish hat to be
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pink & Orange Paisley Scarf Wrap Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a vintage Dior wrapped scarf hat in orange and pink paisley. This piece was
Miss Dior by CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960s Green Paisley Silk & Straw Pleated Toque Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: Miss Dior by CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960s Green Paisley Print Silk & Straw Pleated Toque Hat
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's MARC BOHAN Natural Chinchilla Fur Cloche Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Christian Dior Chapeaux natural gray and brown striped chinchilla fur cloche hat
$22,236
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ De...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$561Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label S/S 1999 Tweed Wool Tailored Princess Coat Jacket Circa: Spring / Summer 1999 Label(s): Vivienne Westwood Red Label Style: Tailored prince...
1940's Wool Skirt Suit
Located in Geneva, CH
Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined. Note : none rhinestones and studs are missing. Fits approx. : US 4-6 / FR 38 ...
$6,254
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
$23,400Sale Price|25% Off
JOHN GALLIANO 1995 Vintage grey houndstooth padded hip jacket skirt Madonna IT40
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO 1995 Vintage grey houndstooth padded hip jacket skirt Madonna IT40 Reference: CRTI/A00599 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Collection: Spring Summer 1995 - ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mini skirt suit ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Single-breasted blazer jacket in pink wool ▪ Trimmed with fringes of silk threads ▪ Pa...
Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
In the captivating language of Alexander McQueen's FW 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Collection, this jacket or blouse is a poetic embodiment of elegance and drama. Its sleek black Silk...
NWT Christian Dior by John Galliano Origami Dress Runway Fall 2006 Wedding Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Baar, CH
New with tags, this never-before-worn archival piece has been carefully stored for the past 18 years, preserving its pristine condition. An absolutely stunning and rare masterpiece ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999
F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano White Fox Fur Trim Leather Gloves
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1997 collection by John Galliano, these luxurious leather gloves feature an elegant white fox fur trim. Approximate Measurements: Palm Width: 4" ac...
Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...
When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.
This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.
And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”
Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.
In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.
On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.
The right vintage or designer hat can transform a look. This humble accessory is your reliable pièce de résistance, boosting confidence and lending an air of sophistication to any ensemble.
Functional and a widely renowned, versatile finishing touch when heading out for a night on the town, hats have long been a part of the history of fashion. Wealthy Egyptians, for example, wore hats to keep them cool in the blazing sun.
In the early 1800s, the wide-brimmed bonnets that women wore became increasingly elaborate. The brims broadened and many were embellished with colorful floral decorations. Legendary fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s career began in millinery, a term that stems from Milan, Italy, as it was the city best known for producing quality hats during the 16th century. That was before she would set the fashion world alight with comfortable and practical jackets and skirts, encouraging women to leave extravagant clothes behind. Halston, who defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era, was the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman when he first moved to New York City. He had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed.
From fascinators at a prestigious derby to a baseball cap for a walk in the park, there’s a hat for every occasion. When shopping for the right hat, you’ll want to pick one you feel confident in. Think about size too — you don’t want a wide-brimmed headpiece that will hog the spotlight on every occasion (or maybe you do). If you’ve got a petite face, an oversize hat might be too overbearing.
On 1stDibs find an expansive assortment of vintage and designer hats today. You can search for hats by style, designer or color.