Christian Dior Vintage Bicentennial Coin Limited Edition Brooch, 1989
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned 1989 bicentennial limited edition bar brooch featuring coin charms.
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Bicentennial Coin Limited Edition Brooch, 1989
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned 1989 bicentennial limited edition bar brooch featuring coin charms.
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior top Haute Couture Winter 1989
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Black and red silk top with white dots. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. 1989 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection under the direction of Gianfranco Ferré ....
Christian Dior Numbered Haute Couture Navy Wool Skirt Suit, Spring / Summer 1989
By Christian Dior
Located in Munich, DE
This Dior skirt suit is constructed in a high quality wool in that perfect navy blue that Christian Dior always fascinated: “Among all colours, navy blue is the only one which can ev...
$2,709
Christian Dior necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Long costume pearl necklace with rhinestoned golden metal rings, linked with a golden metal circular pendant ornamented with rhinestones and a costume pearly drop. Condition:...
Christian Dior 'cross' necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal chain necklace with a golden metal cross pendant, costume pearly cabochons, and green and red glass paste cabochons. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...
Christian Dior 'elephant' brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal 'elephant' brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm SKU:BR44
Christian Dior Logo Crest
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior logo brooch in gilded metal. Conjoined initials come from the iconic Dior logo brooches of the 1950s.
Striking scale. 3" across
Excellent condition
Christian Dior Navy Silk Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior navy Silk Scarf featuring a multico stripy patern, a Christian Dior signature. Circa 1980s In good vintage condition. Made in France. 30.7in (78cm) X 30.7in (78cm) W...
Christian Dior Small Silk Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Small Silk Scarf featuring a large brown border, a Christian Dior signature. Circa 1980s In good vintage condition. Made in France. 19.3in (48cm) X 19.3in (48cm) ...
Christian Dior glasses frame 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR - Yellow bakelite glasses frame, arms with the golden metal logo of the house. A Collection circa 1980. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Width: 13.5 cm - G...
Christian Dior Pink Dressing Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Sharon, CT
1980's Quilted Satin Polyester Robe, Christian Dior Loungeware Paris New York . Quilted in spirals. Fully lined.
Christian Dior, vintage blue blouse
By Christian Dior
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Christian Dior, vintage blue blouse with abstract print. The item is in good condition.
Christian Dior Gold-Tone Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone bracelet featuring a thin chain, a center “Dior” in an oval outline, a claps fastening. Length: 7in. (18cm) Circa: 1990s In good vintage condition. Made in ...
Christian Dior Constellation Bracelet 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior bracelet 3 silver moon, 2 silver stars and 2 gold sun, modèle from 1980. Very rare.
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Christian Dior black bag with honeycomb pattern with dior logo inside with two compartments and gold color chain, can be wear as a clutch. Original model Christian Dior Made ...
Christian Dior Gilded Metal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Dior Boutique - Gilded metal brooch paved with rhinestones. signed at the back. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 12 cm x 5 cm (4.72" x ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior necklace 'Maltese cross'
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal chain necklace with a golden metal 'Maltese cross' pendant brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 85 cm SKU:BC281
Christian Dior Lame Pleated Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Lame Pleated Skirt from the 1980's in an Art Deco Rose pattern. Pleats fall from waist with side zip entry. Size 4, Waist 24", 33" Long, Hip to 36". Christian Dior L...
1980s Christian Dior Oversized Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Christian Dior gold metal sunglasses with red details throughout. CD logo on both arms and brand engraving on interior arm. New dark grey lenses. Excellent vintage condition. N...
Christian Dior black men's topcoat
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Christian Dior topcoat from the collection" Monsieur" with removable wool check lining with a zipper , belted and with raglan sleeves. The leather buckle of the belt is worn color: ...
Christian Dior Gold-Tone Medal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone medal necklace featuring a large center strass medal, a logo fastening, an adjustable fit, spring-ring fastening. Length: 16.54in. (42cm) Circa: 1980s In goo...
Christian Dior Vintage Omega bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the world of timeless elegance and irresistible charm with the breathtakingly beautiful vintage Christian Dior bracelet. Adorned in a stunning golden hue, this ex...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Navy Oblique Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Navy Oblique shoulder bag featuring la canvas monogram logo, a navy leather shoulder strap, gold hardware with front “Dior” snap closure, navy leather lining, an insid...
Christian Dior Brown Monograme Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior brown Monograme shoulder bag featuring a canvas monogram logo, a camel leather shoulder strap (Shoulder strap: 118cm) , gold hardware with front “Dior” snap closure, b...
Christian Dior Black Mini Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Black Mini clutch bag featuring an all-over Monogram signature oblique canvas pattern, a gold-tone front “Dior” medal detail with snap fastening under the flap, black ...
Christian Dior Silver Tone Logo Cufflinks
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior silver-tone/gold-tone cufflinks featuring a rectangular shape, gold-tone center, a center gold-tone”Christian Dior” pitted, engraved logo T-bar fastening. They come as...
$4,950 / set
Christian Dior Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chic 18 karat gold hoop diamond earrings by Christian Dior. They measure 7/8" long and 9/16" wide. Total diamond weight is approximately 2.5 carats. Clip backs can easily be convert...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Christian Dior glasses frame circa 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR - (Made in Germany) Wide yellow bakelite glasses frame with an orange shading, silvery metal house logos on the arms. To be mentioned, worn marks on the frame color. A...
Christian Dior Camel Honeycomb Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Christian Dior camel Honeycomb shoulder bag featuring an all-over camel signature Honeycomb pattern on canvas with leather details, a gold-tone logo plaque, a gold-tone chain-...
Christian Dior Gold Tone Tie Clip
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone tie link featuring a black rectangular with a gold-tone “Dior”, stripes in the ground, pitted at back. Circa 1980s Made in France In good vintage condition...
Christian Dior Monogram Clasp Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Monogram clasp clutch bag featuring an all-over Monogram motive signature oblique canvas pattern, a gold-tone top claps fastening, gold-tone hardware, black leather l...
Vintage Christian Dior Sunflower Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Dior Sunflower Earrings from the 1980s. A sublime motif in a statement size. The modernist interpretation of a sunflower proves eye-catching and timeless. Finished ...
Christian Dior Black Leather Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior black leather clutch bag featuring a gold-tone front “CD”, a claps top opening, a top zip opening, an inside logo stamp. Circa 1980s Length 11.4in. (29cm) Height 7i...
Christian Dior Black Statement-Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Dior black polished statement-pendant necklace featuring faux-pearl detailing, rhinestone embellishment, signature CD logo charm, adjustable fit, rope chain, lobster claw fastening....
Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings, a delightful vintage pair that adds a perfect touch of glamour to any look. These exquisite earrings feat...
Christian Dior Camel Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Christian Dior camel Honeycomb shoulder bag an all-over monogram motive, camel leather details, inside leather lining, gold tone chain shoulder handle 87cm, a gold tone front ...
1980s Christian Dior Giant Celestial Sun Moon and Stars Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This striking Christian Dior brooch was designed by the world-renowned fashion house circa mid 1980s. It was almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long asso...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Checkerboard style earrings studded with black and clear rhinestones. - Silv...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Checkerboard style ribbed necklace studded with black and clear rhinestones ...
Printed cotton cropped jacket CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton cropped jacket . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Pocket on both side with branded snap closure. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
White silk satin Robe CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White silk satin Robe with belt and belt-loop. Pocket on both side. SIZE L
Christian Dior Vintage Purple Paisley Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this timeless Christian Dior scarf circa 1980s! A gorgeous purple paisley pattern is printed onto 100% silk and completed with a black border to create this classi...
Christian Dior Bold Multicolor silk scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior bold multi-color silk crepe de chine scarf measures 35" x 35".
Christian Dior Multicolored Floral Silk Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior multicolored floral silk scarf has colors of navy, aqua, purple and white measures 25" x 26 1/2", and finished with hand-rolled edges.
Gold brocade pencil skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold brocade pencil skirt . Main fabric composition: 34% wool, 32% acetate, 20% polyester, 14% nylon. Lining composition: 55% acetate, 45% cupro. Zip, button and buttonhole closure ...
Cotton flowers printed bustier dress Christian Dior Dior 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton flowers printed bustier dress with bow on the bust. SIZE M
Christian Dior Knotted Rhinestone Clip Earrings – 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A rare and elegant pair of Christian Dior vintage clip-on earrings from the 1980s, featuring a knotted design entirely encrusted with sparkling clear rhinestones. Crafted in gold-pla...
Christian Dior One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully wicked, yet elegant Christian Dior cocktail dress from his 'Boutique' collection is fully lined with silk. There are 30 fabric-covered micro buttons covering the inv...
Vintage Christian Dior Logo Buckle Cuff 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Leather Logo Buckle Cuff. An impressive logo piece that embodies the 1980s style at the House and continues to rank high in the style stakes. With pieces from her per...
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold plated designer earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ...
Christian Dior Blue And Yellow Silk Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior Blue And Yellow Silk Scarf. This Christian Dior scarf features a silk base framed by a deep navy border, adorned with intricate baroque-inspired motifs in a symmetrica...
1980s Christian Dior Crystal Link Statement Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A striking vintage Christian Dior link bracelet from the 1980s, built from bold oval links fully encrusted with clear crystals. Glamorous and unmistakably couture, this statement bra...
Crystal, Silver Plate
1980S CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Blue & Black Blazer
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
1980S CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Blue & Black Blazer
Green brocade skirt-suit Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green brocade skirt-suit. Main fabric composition: 37% cotton, 36% acetate, 27% rayon. No fabric composition for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate. Shoulder pad. Buttons...
Vintage Christian Dior Pearl Rope Necklace 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Totally chic, this Vintage Dior Pearl Rope Necklace is epitome of style and sophistication and will transcend the decades with ease. With archive pieces from her own Dior collection ...
1980s Christian Dior pendant clip on earrings NWOT
By Christian Dior
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Christian Dior pendant clip on vintage earrings New with original tags
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Heart Filigree Olive Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Heart Filigree Olive Drop Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Heart filigree dangling earrings with black marbled glass bead drop. - Clipbac...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Tortoiseshell Sunglasses Measurements: Height: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm) Horizontal Width: 5.24 inches (13.3 cm) Arms: 4.76 inches (12.1 cm) Featur...
Christian Dior Gold Tone Logo Rectangular Cufflinks Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior gold-tone logo rectangular cufflinks set featuring a front “CD” in angles, a stripy gold-tone & silver-tone pattern. Circa 1980s In good vintage condition Lengt...
Rare CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage spirale gold cuff
By Christian Dior
Located in Genève, CH
Superb cuff attributed to Christian Dior from the Gianfranco Ferré collections (Artistic Director of Christian Dior from 1988 to 1994). -It is in golden metal with a hammered effect...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Christian Dior earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Pair of vintage Christian Dior earrings, In perfect vintage condition. Swarovski and gold metal
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Superb vintage Christian Dior earrings (half hoop), gold plated, and Gripoix. In perfect vintage condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Vintage Christian Dior 80s brooch, diameter 7 cms…. In perfect vintage condition, blue and black glass paste with Swarovski crystals
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian DIOR earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Vintage Christian Dior earrings in nephrite jade and quality gilded metal Gold plated... Diameter 4 cm, Gripoix, on the contours. All of our models can be authenticated on special r...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Sautoir Christian Dior 80 cm métal or antique avec pâte de verre et strass superbe, J’adore… (Experts en authentification,à distance D’accessoires de mode pour les marques de luxe...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Spiderman cuff bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
This bracelet was bought in the Christian Dior store on the Champs-Élysées in 90, you can have it checked without any problem I think by going to the Christian Dior store. Was it a c...
Gold Plate
Broche vintage abeille Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Broche vintage Christian Dior, En parfait état vintage. Swarovski et métal doré. c’est une très belle pièce un must have avoir de la marque
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a lovely Christian Dior brooch on gold-toned metal with pave set clear rhinestones and a large pear-shaped ruby red crystal off center. The brooch measures 2" in width by 3/4...
Christian Dior Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
CHRISTIAN DIOR EARRINGS *signed* Authentic 18K Gold Plated Seahorse Clip On Dior Designer Statement Earrings Treat yourself to a pair of amazing French designer earrings! These highl...
Christian Dior secret box pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
This pendant is of very high quality. It is a small box in which we put cosmetics, which is really an extremely remarkable quality. It opens and closes like a secret box. drag, or pi...
Gold Plate
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1980s Christian Dior Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Milan, Italy
These stunning 1980s CHRISTIAN DIOR Sunglasses are in a burgundy plastic with golden metal detail. The lenses are pink and burgundy. Excellent vintage condition Brand: Christian ...
Unavailable
Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior Black and Gold Houndstooth Sunglasses Gorgeous vintage Christian Dior sunglasses. Black front frame with circular gold cut out detail at side featuring the Christian...
Unavailable
Christian Dior Sunglasses, 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior sunglasses date to the 1980's and have gradated plastic lenses. Gold-toned arms have the letters C & D interlocked and repeating. Width: 5 1/4" Height: 1 5/8" A...
Unavailable
1980s Christian Dior Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 1980s or early 1990s Christian Dior Clip Earrings. Christian Dior Marking on Both. Excellent Condition. Domestic priority shipping is complimentary with this item.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Logo Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Christian Dior 'CD' Clip-On Earrings Made from high carat gold plated metal with comfortable, safe ear clips. In an excellent vintage condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Floral Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Mastic Beach, NY
CHRISTIAN DIOR EARRINGS *signed* Authentic Crystal Encrusted Gold Plated Black Enamel Floral Clip On Dior Paris Designer Earrings New With Tags These amazing French designer earrings...
Broche clip de robe vintage Christian DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Vintage dress clip brooch, sublime and luminous CHRISTIAN DIOR, like a hedgehog, this brooch was adorned with sublime crystal colors in citrine and ruby tones. 7 cms, it is a very ve...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior necklace and earrings set
By Christian Dior
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Stunning vintage Christian Dior necklace with matching earrings. It is breathtaking. In gilded metal in very good general condition, only the mirror paint on the back of the rhinesto...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Polka Dot Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Gorgeous 1980s silk day dress with pleated skirt. Polka-dot grey and black pattern over white. Petite ruffles on bodice. Striped sash. Store Location: DEVORADO...
Unavailable
1980's Christian Dior Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior sunglasses date to the 1980's and have black plastic lenses and frames. Gold-toned, ribbed accents. Dior logo on both sides. Measurements: Width: 5 1/4" Height:...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Shearling patterned coat
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Black and red sheepskin shearling 'Patterned' coat from Christian Dior Vintage featuring a stand up collar, long sleeves, a front button fastening and a logo printed lining. Shoulde...
1980's Christian Dior Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Late 1970's or early 1980's Christian Dior plaid jacket. Can be worn as cropped or not. Very wearable, amazing jacket for fall! Features shoulder pads and tucking at the wrists. Fits...
Unavailable
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CHRISTIAN DIOR monsieur vintage sunglasses from the 80s, very elegant and classic aviator sunglasses for gentlemen, front metal in silver, arms made of OPTYL-material in brown, new q...
Unavailable
Christian Dior Vintage Sunglasses 2023
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Frame Width: 145mm Lens Width: 62mm Frame Height: 55mm Arm Length: 100mm
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Christian Dior Vintage Sunglasses 2023
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Frame Width: 145mm Lens Width: 62mm Frame Height: 55mm Arm Length: 100mm
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Christian Dior Vintage Sunglasses 2023
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Frame Width: 145mm Lens Width: 62mm Frame Height: 55mm Arm Length: 100mm
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Christian Dior Vintage Sunglasses 2023
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Frame Width: 145mm Lens Width: 62mm Frame Height: 55mm Arm Length: 100mm
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Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses 2665
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Frame Width: 140mm Lens Width: 60mm Frame Height: 45mm Arm Length: 105mm
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.
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