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Christian Dior 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958
A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958-1960 Elegant dress suit in anthracite grey silk fabric under the American license of the House of Christian Dior, probably dating from the Yves Mathieu Saint-Laurent years.

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1950s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

As noted by the New York Times, Pierre Balmain was considered one of the influential designers who rejuvenated Parisian haute couture following the German occupation, alongside peers...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow
Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow

Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

Yves Saint-Laurent was barely 21 when he took over as head of design at Christian Dior,after Monsieur Dior's sudden death in 1957.

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1950s French Ball Gowns

Christian Dior, 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent
Christian Dior, 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

Christian Dior, 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum quality, haute couture Christian Dior silk brocade cocktail dress with under garment corset, and crinoline with garters attached. Please note: All of our items listed on 1std...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958
Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress buttoned in the middle front and bow in the same fabric. First Collection of Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior. No brand tag. Silk "gazar" lini...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Iconic "Bonne conduite" dress in wool Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958
Iconic "Bonne conduite" dress in wool Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

Iconic "Bonne conduite" dress in wool Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

First collection of Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior in 1958. First "Trapèze" Line collection.

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1950s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior, Circa 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent
Christian Dior, Circa 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

Christian Dior, Circa 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum quality, haute couture Christian Dior cocktail dress with under garment corset, and crinoline with garters attached.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Spring/Summer 1958 Christian Dior Haute Couture Satin Evening Coat
Spring/Summer 1958 Christian Dior Haute Couture Satin Evening Coat

Spring/Summer 1958 Christian Dior Haute Couture Satin Evening Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In very good vintage condition. After the death of Christian Dior in 1957, the house appointed Yves Saint Laurent in 1958, as he had been the first ever and only Head Assistant to Di...

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1950s French Opera Coats

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958
A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958-1960 United States Elegant dress suit in anthracite grey silk fabric under the American license of the House of Christian Dior, probably dating from the Yves Mathieu Sai...

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1950s French Babydoll Day Dresses

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958
A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958-1960 France - United States Elegant dress suit in anthracite grey silk fabric under the American license of the House of Christian Dior, probably dating from the Yves Math...

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1950s French Babydoll Day Dresses

1958 Autumn Winter Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Couture Evening Dress & Jacket
1958 Autumn Winter Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Couture Evening Dress & Jacket

1958 Autumn Winter Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Couture Evening Dress & Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in New Hope, PA

In September 1958 Harper's Bazaar wrote" The revealing of the bosom was Paris's most exciting new gesture particularly at Dior, where the raised waistline and shallow bodice emphasiz...

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Christian Dior S/S 1976 Haute Couture Marc Bohan Tan Wool Pinstriped Jacket
Christian Dior S/S 1976 Haute Couture Marc Bohan Tan Wool Pinstriped Jacket

Christian Dior S/S 1976 Haute Couture Marc Bohan Tan Wool Pinstriped Jacket

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Munich, DE

The fabric content is marked: “98% Laine (Wool), 2% Polyamide; Doublé (Lining): Soie (Silk).“ PLEASE NOTE: The jacket is in person even better and a piece of high-fashion history. C...

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1970s French Jackets

Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress numbered 1014003 C. 1958/1960
Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress numbered 1014003 C. 1958/1960

Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress numbered 1014003 C. 1958/1960

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958/1960 France Beautiful anthracite gray silk faille cocktail dress from the period of Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent at the head of Maison Dior between 1958 and 1960.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

A Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent Evening Bolero for Daimaru -Japon Circa 1958
A Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent Evening Bolero for Daimaru -Japon Circa 1958

A Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent Evening Bolero for Daimaru -Japon Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Cut from the "Revolution" of the "Trapèze" Line when Yves Saint Laurent takes over as head of Christian Dior Haute Couture in 1958. Cut made in Japanese black wild silk with a partic...

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1950s French Bolero Jackets

Christian Dior By Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Circa 1958 Cocktail Dress
Christian Dior By Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Circa 1958 Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior By Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Circa 1958 Cocktail Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958/1960 France Haute Couture Attributed to Christian Dior by Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent cocktail dress and dating from the period 1958/1960.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Grey Persian Lamb Fur Collar Wool Box Jacket, circa 1960s
Christian Dior Grey Persian Lamb Fur Collar Wool Box Jacket, circa 1960s

Christian Dior Grey Persian Lamb Fur Collar Wool Box Jacket, circa 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Munich, DE

A bit of a rarity to find! Christian Dior (1905-1958) was a French couturier and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century.

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1960s French Jackets

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Lightweight Wool Plaid Dress
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Lightweight Wool Plaid Dress

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Lightweight Wool Plaid Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Yves Saint Laurent was only 21 years old when he became Creative Director at Christian Dior in 1958. Through an unfortunate turn of events, Saint-Laurent was only there for 2 years.

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1970s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior 1958 Dress
Christian Dior 1958 Dress

Christian Dior 1958 Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite and very rare Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent dress from 1958 .

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

c.1958 Christian Dior Silk Dress
c.1958 Christian Dior Silk Dress

c.1958 Christian Dior Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Dallas, TX

Adorable c.1958 silk and wool blend dress in a brick red. The dress has a scoop neckline with a bib front panel down the front with two large red button decoration on the chest. Sing...

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1950s French Day Dresses

1958 Christian Dior London Cream Strapless Gown by Marc Bohan
1958 Christian Dior London Cream Strapless Gown by Marc Bohan

1958 Christian Dior London Cream Strapless Gown by Marc Bohan

By Christian Dior

Located in North Hollywood, CA

While Yves Saint Laurent was the head designer for Christian Dior Paris, Marc Bohan designed for the Christian Dior-London line from 1958 to 1960.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Christian Dior cocoon coat and dress ensemble. circa 1958
Rare Christian Dior cocoon coat and dress ensemble. circa 1958

Rare Christian Dior cocoon coat and dress ensemble. circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This complexity tailored Christian Dior ensemble is constructed with a lustrous turquoise raw silk dupion material. The coat features a round silhouette tailoring, round turndown co...

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1950s British Cocoon Coats

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Couture Documented Blue Coat
Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Couture Documented Blue Coat

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Couture Documented Blue Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

We are pleased to offer this important and incredibly rare Christian Dior documented coat from the "Trapeze" collection of 1958.

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1950s French Coats

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent For Christian Dior Golden Silk Strapless Dress
Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent For Christian Dior Golden Silk Strapless Dress

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent For Christian Dior Golden Silk Strapless Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

We are pleased to offer this important and incredibly rare golden dupioni silk party dress from Yves Saint Laurent was head designer for Christian Dior's fall-winter 1958 collection....

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress
1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress

1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking 1958 Christian Dior dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent in France, for the American market.

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior 1950s Wool Coat with Massive Caped Collar
Christian Dior 1950s Wool Coat with Massive Caped Collar

Christian Dior 1950s Wool Coat with Massive Caped Collar

By Christian Dior

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Spectacular ca. 1958 Christian Dior New York wool coat. Charcoal grey double breasted wool with the most massive striped cape-like shawl collar.

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1950s Coats and Outerwear

Dior haute couture black Bal Masqué dress, Spring/Summer 1958
Dior haute couture black Bal Masqué dress, Spring/Summer 1958

Dior haute couture black Bal Masqué dress, Spring/Summer 1958

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Constructed in black silk and ivory tulle Featuring black glass bugle bead and silk satin bow embellishment Hook and eye fastenings to the side Excellent condition with the origin...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

c1958 Christian Dior NY Floral Print Silk Dress & Jacket
c1958 Christian Dior NY Floral Print Silk Dress & Jacket

c1958 Christian Dior NY Floral Print Silk Dress & Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This wonderful little silk coat and dress set bears the Christian Dior New York label, making it a beautiful and early example of Christian Dior's work.

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1958 YSL for Christian Dior Demi-Couture Blue Floral Silk Full Dress
Vintage 1958 YSL for Christian Dior Demi-Couture Blue Floral Silk Full Dress

Vintage 1958 YSL for Christian Dior Demi-Couture Blue Floral Silk Full Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking 1958 Christian Dior numbered dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent in France, for the London market.

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior 1950's Numbered Haute Couture Jet Beaded Top
Christian Dior 1950's Numbered Haute Couture Jet Beaded Top

Christian Dior 1950's Numbered Haute Couture Jet Beaded Top

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Magnificent black velvet top with superb jet beading from Christian Dior-London circa 1958. Amazing beadwork, the label reads Christian Dior -London, Modele Original and is numbered.

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1950s British Bodices

Christian Dior Couture 1950's Silk Pumps par Roger Vivier
Christian Dior Couture 1950's Silk Pumps par Roger Vivier

Christian Dior Couture 1950's Silk Pumps par Roger Vivier

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Ivory Silk pumps with rosette on pumps from Christian Dior by Roger VIvier circa 1958. Made to measure for Eleanor.

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1950s French Shoes

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Christian Dior 1958 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary christian dior 1958 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Beige, Red and more in stock now. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior Haute Couture — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Christian Dior 1958?

The price for a christian dior 1958 starts at $311 and tops out at $19,500, and on average, selling for $2,171.

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.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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Questions About Christian Dior
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2022
    After 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2024
    Dior 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, 2024
    No, 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.