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Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Evening Gown with Sequins 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
John Galliano for Christian Dior. A floor-length evening gown in black acetate-viscose crêpe, cut on the bias with a deep V-neckline and sleeveless silhouette.
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S2003 Sheer Lace Knit Black Evening Dress Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruffled Belted Sheer Lace Open Knit Black Evening Dress Gown XS/S Please note size tag has been removed.
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior S/S 2012 White Black Rose Embroidered Ruched Evening Dress Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This Dior evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection is a rare and highly collectible design, seen on the runway and later worn by Olivia Chantecaille.
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dior Cold Shoulder Midi Dress Size FR 36 US 4 Black Wool Silk Blend Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Tagged size FR 36 - Made of 80% wool 20% silk - Comes with dustbag Condition: The dress is brand new with tags Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Black Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Excellent condition Size 40FR / 44IT / Large From Fall Winter 2004 Collection Bust: 32" Waist: 24–28" Hip: 32–36" Length: 60"
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 1998 Vintage Runway Blue Floral Evening Gown w. Pearls
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage Runway SS98 Dark navy blue floral w. ivory white floral interior Ivory pearl straps Low sexy neckline Deep side front slit Invisible side zip...
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1990s Evening Gowns
Christian Dior Deco Inspired Rich Black Bias Cut Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior rich black silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Spaghetti straps. A portion of bodice in scalloped beaded lace. Covered silk buttons on side entry. Fits elegantly and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
RARE Christian Dior by Raf Simons 2013 Colum Evening Gown Maxi Dress with Train
By Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning evening gown by Christian Dior Designed by Raf Simons 2013 Collection Column-style front Breathtaking back with semi-transparent back decollete, waterfall line and huge t...
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2010s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
• Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2004 full length evening gown in deep black silk blend jersey • Ultra sculpting silhouette with elongated mermaid cut designed ...
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Black velvet backless evening dress with bow on the shoulder Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet backless evening dress with bow on the shoulder. Fabric composition: rayon, elastane and polyester. Zip closure on the middle back. Total lenght middle front= 147 cm ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
Christian Dior Runway Gilded Butterfly Evening Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior graphic butterfly silk dress as seen on the runway. Maria Grazia Chiuri referenced early Christian Dior’s archives which inspired her to create this graphic butter...
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2010s Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Crepe Evening Dress, FW 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Evening dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection, crafted from black crepe and lined with plum satin. The dress features a plunging nec...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
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1950s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano sleeveless floor-length evening dress in black hammered satin, cut as a close-fitting bias column with a subtly flared hem. The front features a drape...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior Cruise 2025 Scotland Embellished-Collar Velvet Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A truly cinematic piece from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Cruise 2025 collection, presented in Scotland as a love letter to its history, symbols, and legends. The show drew on the romance ...
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2010s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Evening Dress with Feathers, FW 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Fabric: Viscose, Ostrich Feathers ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior John Galliano Era S/S 1999 Black Lace Detail Gown Maxi Dress FR36
By Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, VIC
An exquisite piece from the Christian Dior archives, this black gown from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection embodies the spirit of dark romance. Crafted in lustrous black crepe, it d...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999.
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior 2020 Cruise Collection Runway Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior runway gown from the 2020 Cruise collection. The fabrics and styles of this collection create a cool island look. As well as expressing the influence of Indonesian ba...
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2010s Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk bias cut evening dress, ss 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cowl neckline with long ties to the shoulder ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Bias-cut ▪ White trim ▪ Asymmetric hemline w...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré black and white silk evening dress 1990’s era, ivory satin lapel straps, the chiffon skirt gathered at raised waist, with ruffled hem, ruched swag ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior evening dress 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Plum silk muslin evening dress with a cut in bias. A shoulder with drapery is ornamented with pearled leaves and black sequins. Size 36FR indicated. A 2008 Co...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Evening Ensemble Inspired by 1950 Dior Collection
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1999 John Galliano for House of Dior inspired from a little known rare 1950's collection by Christian Dior. Gown fashioned of black white and red chevron stripe bias cut spagh...
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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano black evening dress with lace inserts, ss 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Constructed from black Viscose Crepe de Chine ▪ Chantilly lace inserts in a chevron pattern...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano foiled black open-knit evening dress, fw 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Constructed from black foiled open-knit viscose ▪ Large turn-over collar which can be draped in multiple ways ▪ ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano black bias-cut satin evening dress, fw 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut black crêpe back satin ▪ Asymmetric draped bodice ▪ Cowl neck ▪ High...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace and White Silk Evening Dress, FW 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Fabric: Lace, Silk ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Man...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
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1950s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2006 Runway Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano silk gown, from the Fall/Winter 2006 collection. As seen on the runway. Marked Size UK 10 Approximate Measurements Bust: 32" Waist: 28" L...
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
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1990s French Evening Gowns
Purple plum silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone neckline CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple plum silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone neckline. Pocket on both side. Invisible zip closure on the left side. SIZE 40
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1990s French Evening Dresses
1991 Christian Dior By Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk One Shoulder Gown
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spring/ Summer 1991 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre black silk once shoulder gown with puffy sleeves and pink silk brooch. 2 layers of silk fit size 6/8 Measurement taken flat: Bu...
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1990s French Wedding Dresses
Valentino Runway Inspired Art Deco Beaded Handkerchief Hem Evening Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantasy Valentino evening dress fashioned of midnight blue shower of sequins adorned with beaded red and white accent trim at center bodice dropping down to hemline. Designed to e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
Christian Dior Haute Couture Long Blue Gown Provenance Betsy Bloomingdale 1988
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long royal blue silk taffeta gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1988-89. The gown has long sleeves, a wrapped front and back bodice, a large bow on the side hip, a...
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1980s French Evening Gowns
Vintage Christian Dior S/S 2001 Brown Bias Cut Leather Strap Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2001 Brown Bias Cut Leather Strap Gown. Crafted in fluid silk, this dress is cut on the bias. The rich brown tone enhances the depth and s...
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
1960's Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attributed to Dior. Stunning 1960's black silk chiffon multi-tiered gown. Tiers are trimmed thinly in black lace. Gown has off the shoulder sleeves and with two spaghetti straps that...
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1960s French Evening Gowns
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Silk Charmeuse Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano purple eggplant silk charmeuse spaghetti strap with ruching and beautiful drapes. Perfect for holiday or wedding. size : 38F / US 6
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior evening dress winter 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Sequined black dress with long sleeves. Sleeve bottom and dress bottom edged with mink. Black silk buttons. Size 42FR indicated. 1997 Fall-Winter Collection u...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Purple sleeveless evening dress with pleats on the back Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple sleeveless evening dress with pleats on the back and extra panel on the back ( to give more volume) Invisible zip on the left side. Inside fabric belt on the waist with large...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 1999 Knit Sheer Black Maxi Evening Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Size 38FR Excellent vintage condition 100% viscose Turtleneck style
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1990s French Evening Dresses
A black silk cocktail Gown by Christian Dior HC - Fuseau line, A/W 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn/Winter Collection 1957-1958 Paris A rare black ribbed satin cocktail dress from Christian Dior's last collection before his death on 23 October 1957. This model, numbered 90...
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1950s French Babydoll Dresses
F/W 1998 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Woven Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Christian Dior Haute Couture gown, designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this custom handmade gown features a sweetheart neckli...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
F/W 1998 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Woven Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Christian Dior Haute Couture gown, designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this custom handmade gown features a sweetheart neckli...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Silk Jacquard Evening Dress, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Iridescent Silk Jacquard with Fil Coupé Clipped Floats ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Damask Taffeta Evening Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequi...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano Openwork Viscose Knit Evening Dress, SS 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection is constructed with an outer layer of finely knitted black viscose yarns, designed in a deli...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
2015 Raf Simons for Christian Dior Embroidered Sequin Evening Dress, Pre-Fall
By Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Pre-Fall 2015, silk embroidered raisin sequin with indigo and cranberry micro-sequins shift dress, concealed back zip and hook and eye closure, fully l...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Dior Attributed Haute Couture Black Velvet Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Bought alongside other labelled Dior haute couture pieces, we believe this elegant black velvet gown to also be a Christian Dior haute couture dress from the 1984 / 1985 fall winter ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy wool crepe evening dress, fw 2008
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Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy wool crepe evening dress, fw 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Cowl neckline - Above knee-length - Hidden side zipper - Draped bow with rose detail - Size label removed - Fall Winter 2008 ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Bias Cut Silk Evening Dress, fw 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Elegantly crafted from luxurious black bias-cut silk, adorned with a captivating floral print i...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior Haute Couture 2pc Black Gown w/Shawl, Betsy Bloomingdale 1970s
By Marc Bohan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 2pc black gown with a matching shawl by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from the 1970's. The dress has thin straps, a tie bow around the waist, a v-neckline, and faggoting cu...
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1970s French Evening Gowns
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Black Dior Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary black dior evening gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a black dior evening gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and John Galliano are consistently popular. Finding a black dior evening gown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Black Dior Evening Gown?
On average, a black dior evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $2,345, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Christian Dior for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Christian Dior
- What is Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dior is a luxury French fashion house that celebrates opulence, extravagance and femininity in fashion. It was founded in 1946 by French fashion designer Christian Dior and gained fame for revolutionizing women’s fashion after World War II. Find a collection of authentic Christian Dior clothing, jewelry and other stunning items on 1stDibs.
- Who is Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior, born in Granville, France in 1905, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. His “New Look,” which featured a sensuous silhouette complete with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist and a full skirt, revived extravagance in women’s fashion after the poverty of World War II. Find an opulent collection of Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The current designer for Dior is Maria Grazia Chiuri as of December 2021. She became the first woman to lead creative designs at the brand when she took on the role in 2016. Previous chief designers for Dior include founder Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Gianfranco Ferré. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Dior garments, jewelry and accessories.
- What influenced Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior was influenced by his years working as an art dealer and fashion illustrator before finally opening a fashion house of his own. He was initially interested in art and architecture. Prior to his work in fashion design, Dior ran an art gallery with a friend, where he showed the work of Max Ernst, Picasso, Joan Miró and others. In 1946, Dior opened his fashion house and strove to deliver bright fashions for a new era, discarding the sexless utilitarian garbs that had been forced upon people during the war. Three very talented women who worked in Dior’s studio — Madame Raymonde Zehnacker, Marguerite Carré and Mitzah Bricard — are also said to have inspired him. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing on 1stDibs.
- How do I pronounce Dior Homme?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To correctly pronounce the first word in Dior Homme, say "dee-OAR." The second word sounds like the word "home" but without the letter H. Dior is the French last name of the brand's founder, Christian Dior. "Homme" is the French word for man. Find a selection of Dior Homme on 1stDibs.
- When was Dior founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The company Christian Dior was originally founded in 1946 at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France. From there, Dior strove to deliver fashion for an optimistic post-war future, leading to the great success of his company. Shop a collection of designer Christian Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Dior a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Dior is a luxury brand.
Legendary French designer Christian Dior launched his haute couture house in 1946. He would go on to alter 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.
A luxury brand is typically recognized for its heritage and its dedication to uncompromising quality standards (luxury brands are synonymous with a history of excellence in service and craftsmanship). Exclusivity plays an enormous role with respect to luxury brands, and while all luxury fashion brands are not necessarily haute couture houses, what could be more exclusive than a dress that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish?
Only a select group of fashion houses are legally permitted to operate with the haute couture title, and Dior, a universally revered luxury brand, is one of them.
Find vintage Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs. - Does dior go on sale?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dior boutiques often have sales at the end of the season on select items. The best way to find out is to ask your nearest location or keep an eye on the inventory. For physical store locations, consult the brand’s website. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- What are Dior bags made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2024Dior bags are made of a variety of materials. Some of the bags created by the acclaimed French luxury house come in fabrics, including cotton canvas, jacquard, satin, blue denim and velvet. Other bags hand-crafted in Dior’s leatherworking ateliers have included those made with grained calfskin, durable bull calf leather and goatskin. Patent lambskin bags are also part of the brand's offerings as well as bags made with wicker, python leather and crocodile leather.
Some of the best known Dior bags include the Lady Dior, the Saddle and the Book tote.
You’ll find a large selection of Dior shoulder bags, totes and other handbags for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024No, Dior doesn’t have Black Friday sales. Founded by Christian Dior in 1946, the legendary French couture house is known for its clothing, jewelry, bags and accessories. The brand has established more than 220 boutiques around the world, and the locations of its stores can be found on its official website. Some of Dior’s new offerings may only be available on its website, while other items may be exclusive to its boutiques.
And you don’t need to book an appointment to visit a Dior boutique.
Find vintage Dior dresses and gowns, shoulder bags and other items for sale on 1stDibs. - How can you tell a vintage Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell a vintage Dior, check to see if the bag has a date code tag inside. Dior introduced its date coding system in the late 1990s, so if your bag lacks a date code, it is possibly vintage. Earlier-dated bags will have their codes in XX-YYYY. The first and third "Y" characters indicate the month of production, and the second and fourth correspond to the production year. For example, 0917 would indicate a production date of January 1997. On more recent bags, the date code will be in an XX-XX-YYYY format, but you can still find the date in the last four characters using the same method. If your bag is at least 20 years old, it is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dior bags.
- How can I wear a Dior Mitzah?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can wear a Dior Mitzah in many ways. Wrap the long, narrow strip of fabric around your neck and tie it in a bow like a scarf, or coil it around the handles of your Dior handbag. The dimensions of the scarf also allow it to function as a headband or a wrist wrap. Shop a large selection of Dior scarves on 1stDibs.
- Who makes Dior sunglasses?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022As of 2021, Dior eyewear is manufactured by Thélios, an Italian company owned by Dior’s parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton. The change happened after the 23-year long license deal with the eyewear company Safilo expired in 2020. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior eyewear from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Where are Dior products made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The location of manufacture for Dior products varies depending on the product. For example, Dior’s leather goods are made in Italy, their timepieces are crafted in Switzerland, and jeans are produced in Japan. For information on specific products, consult the brand’s website. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The last four digits on a Lady Dior date code indicate the month and year. The first and third digits represent the month, while the second and fourth digits represent the year. For example, if your date code ends with 1128, that would mean the time of manufacture was December 2018. This is the same code system used by Louis Vuitton.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024Yes, Christian Dior and Dior are the same. The French couturier Christian Dior founded his eponymous house in 1946. The brand is commonly known as simply Dior.
After seven years as an art dealer in Paris, the Granville-born 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.
Dior's New Look — the silhouette introduced by the couturier with his first namesake collection in 1947 — featured gowns characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. Dior’s work definitively declared that opulence was in, and his return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a direct reaction to years of wartime austerity.
Find 1950s Dior dresses, bags and accessories on 1stDibs. - Is Dior a public company?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Dior is a publicly traded company. Its full name is Christian Dior SE. The stock trades on the Euronext 100 market under the initials "CDI." The largest shareholder and primary owner of the company is the French corporation LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. You’ll find a large selection of Dior on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, the Dior saddle bag is generally not considered a classic bag. It debuted in 1999 in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection designed by John Galliano. Because of its introduction year, the saddle bag isn't a vintage style and is usually thought of as a modern design. Shop a range of Dior saddle bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After seven years as an art dealer, Christian Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for French fashion designer Robert Piguet. In 1941, following a year of military service, Dior joined the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Five years later, he was able to open a fashion house of his own at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. At 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern Christian Dior clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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