S/S 1997 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Black bow Tailored blazer Jacket
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1997 Christian Dior blazer designer by Gianfranco Ferré for his ultimate Dior final collection.
Christian Dior S/S 2018 red silk plisse low cut pussy bow midi dress FR 40
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Christian Dior S/S 2018 red midi dress in silk Low cut cross over upper Cinched in waist Plisse skirt Pussy bow necktie Concealed side zip FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!!
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Organza Ruffled Dress with Bow, SS 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
The dress is adorned with ruffled detailing and a velvet ribbon bow at the centre of the neckline. ▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Su...
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/C01236 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Resort 2011 - Runway Material: ...
Dior Bow Brooch with Blue and Rhinestones, 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Dark-silvery metal brooch representing a bow enameled with blue and rhinestones. Jewelry from the 2000s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 6....
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CHRISTIAN DIOR La Belle D black suede ankle bow ballerina flats EU37
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR La Belle D black suede ankle bow ballerina flats EU37 Reference: GEGG/A00211 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: Dior La Belle D Ballet Pump Material: Sue...
Christian Dior GROSSE Large Crystals Whole Bow Domed Interlocked Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Large Whole Crystals Interlocked Knot Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Maybe light s...
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NEW Christian Dior SS 2002 Galliano Blue Bow Pointed Toe Heeled Booties 41.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NEW Christian Dior SS 2002 Galliano Blue Bow Pointed Toe Heeled Booties 41.5 Color Pale Blue Size 41.5EU Heel Height 3.5in Leather and canvas upper Leather sole Pointed toe Bow ac...
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1951 Vintage Gold Bow Crystals Swag Tear Drop Brooch
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1951 Baroque Double Knot Bow Tie Swag Tear Drop Crystals 7 Seven Chain Strands Layers Brooch, Gold Plated Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer...
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2000's Christian Dior Red Short Sleeve Turtleneck
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fine knit with a Christian Dior crest logo with a bow embroidered at the centre chest.
Christian Dior GROSSE 1971 Interlocked Knot Bow Glow Ball Round Twist Pendant
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1971 Vintage Unisex Interlocked Knot Bow Glow Ball Round Twist Chunky Modernist Charm Pendant, Silver Gold Tone Good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 GROSSE Rare Bow Ribbon Navy Blue Turquoise Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Unisex Knot Bow Ribbon Twist Navy Blue Green Turquoise Dots Beads Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1950s Gold Knot Bow Butterfly Woven Ribbon Mesh Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1958 Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Mesh Woven Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1964 UnisexGold Double Long Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Long Double Wavy Long Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1958 Gold Large Bow Ribbon Mesh Woven Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Woven Mesh Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Gold Silver Clover Knot Bow Swirl Interlocked Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Knot Bow Swirl Twist Interlocked Clover Brooch, Gold Silver Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Gold Ribbon Bow Mesh Woven Choker Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Ribbon Bow Mesh Woven Choker Collar Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Gold Layers Knot Bow Tassel Mesh Woven Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Knot Bow Twist Tassel 5 Layers Strands Mesh Woven Elegant Modernist Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Knot Bow Ribbon Tassel Geometric Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Unisex Geometric Double Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Trio Bar Tassel Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Dior & Moi Cannage Mesh Pink Bow Logo Slingback Flats Sandals 40.5
By Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior Moi Mesh Pink Bow Slingback Flats Sandals MD0221 Color Pink Size 40.5EU Textile upper Leather sole Leather lined Bow embellishment on strap .5in heel Signs of normal use, ve...
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1965 Gold Large 3D Curled Leaf Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Curled Leaf Ribbon Bow Cluster Flourish Flower Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 GROSSE Gold Ribbon Layer Circle Hoop Mesh Bow Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Trio Double Layer Circle Round Hoop Mesh Ribbon Knot Bow Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
Dior by John Galliano c2003 Amethyst-Look Necklace with Bow Detail
By Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Designer Background: Under John Galliano's visionary direction, Dior in the early 2000s embraced a unique blend of theatricality and elegance, often drawing on vintage motifs with a ...
Black and white silk shirt with bow tie and Polka dot print CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white silk shirt with bow tie and Polka dot print. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. SIZE 34 (Fr) 2 (Us) but fit also S
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Gold Double Striped Bow Tie Rope Tassel Mesh Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Double Striped Knot Bow Tie Ribbon Mesh Rope Tassel Drop Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Dior Bow Comb with Bakelite, 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Dark-silvery metal comb with bakelite representing a bow enameled and ornamented with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 2000s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condit...
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Gold Crystals Heart Love Knot Gold Pendant Bow 2 Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Glow Crystals Heart Love Knot Pendant Bow Elegant Modernist Necklace Earrings 2 Gift jewellery Set, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Dior Vintage John Galliano Bow Grommet Embellished Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior Vintage John Galliano Bow Grommet Embellished Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37 Color White Size 37 Heel Height 3.25in Leather upper Leather sole Pointed toe Bow embellishment Medium...
Dior John Galliano Vintage Bow Charm Pink Black Strappy Heeled Sandals 37
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior John Galliano Vintage Bow Charm Pink Black Strappy Heeled Sandals 37 Color Black / Pink Size 37EU Heel Height 3.75in Leather upper Leather sole Soft pointed toe Bow embellishm...
Dior Vintage John Galliano Bow Grommet Embellished Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior Vintage John Galliano Bow Grommet Embellished Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37.5 Color Black Size 37.5EU Heel Height 3.25in Leather upper Leather sole Pointed toe Bow embellishment ...
Dior John Galliano A/W 2003 Bondage Bow Snakeskin High Heel Sandals 39
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior John Galliano 2003 Bondage Bow Snakeskin High Heel Sandals 39 Color Black Size 39EU Heel Height 4.5in Snakeskin upper Leather sole Buckle closure Bow embellishments Platform h...
Vintage Dior A/W 2003 Galliano Retro Bondage Bow Snakeskin Strappy Pumps 37.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Autumn/ Winter 2003 Dior John Galliano Retro Vintage Bow Snakeskin Strappy Pumps Color Black Size 37.5EU Heel Height 4.5in Snakeskin upper Leather sole Buckle closure Bow embellish...
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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