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Christian Dior Coat 2006

Christian Dior "Esmeralda" Coat Size 36FR, 2006
Christian Dior "Esmeralda" Coat Size 36FR, 2006

Christian Dior "Esmeralda" Coat Size 36FR, 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Red wool and polyester coat. Monogrammed silk lining. Size 36FR. Collection 2006. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 39 cm, Chest: 46 cm, W...

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Early 2000s French Coats

Christian Dior Calf Leather Coat Size 34FR, 2006
Christian Dior Calf Leather Coat Size 34FR, 2006

Christian Dior Calf Leather Coat Size 34FR, 2006

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Calf leather coat with silk lining. Size indicated 38FR. Spring/Summer 2006 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm, Chest: 46...

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Early 2000s French Coats

Dior coat Fall 2006
Dior coat Fall 2006

Dior coat Fall 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Blended wool coat with a belt. Black silk lining. Size 36FR. 2006 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Very good ...

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Early 2000s French Coats

2006 Christian Dior by Galliano f/w 2006 trench-coat crocodile print
2006 Christian Dior by Galliano f/w 2006 trench-coat crocodile print

2006 Christian Dior by Galliano f/w 2006 trench-coat crocodile print

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

2006 Christian Dior by Galliano f/w 2006 trench coat crocodile print John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: fall / winter 2006 Christian Dior style: 6A14088961 Country of prod...

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Early 2000s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Sheared Mink Coat, FW 2006
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Sheared Mink Coat, FW 2006

Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Sheared Mink Coat, FW 2006

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior under John Galliano brown sheared mink coat from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection.

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Dior coat 'Dior nude' by John Galliano Spring 2006
Dior coat 'Dior nude' by John Galliano Spring 2006

Dior coat 'Dior nude' by John Galliano Spring 2006

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - 2006 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Dior nude' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Blazer-style long navy-blue lamb leather coat ornamented with matching ...

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Early 2000s Coats

Christian Dior by John Galliano silverblue mink and silver fox fur coat, fw 2006
Christian Dior by John Galliano silverblue mink and silver fox fur coat, fw 2006

Christian Dior by John Galliano silverblue mink and silver fox fur coat, fw 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior fur coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Silverblue-Mink fur ▪ Silver-Fox fur ▪ Black Lambskin leather interior and side panels ▪ Leather buttons ...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

S/S 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Denim Logo Trench Coat FR38
S/S 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Denim Logo Trench Coat FR38

S/S 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Denim Logo Trench Coat FR38

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a Diorissimo print Christian Dior Boutique trench coat designed by John Galliano.

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Early 2000s Portuguese Trench Coats

2006 Christian Dior John Galliano Denim Trotter monogram Belted Long Jacket Coat
2006 Christian Dior John Galliano Denim Trotter monogram Belted Long Jacket Coat

2006 Christian Dior John Galliano Denim Trotter monogram Belted Long Jacket Coat

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

An iconic, Vintage denim jacket by John Galliano for Christian Dior’s Spring 2006 'Remove before flight' capsule collection. This fully monogrammed DIOR belted trotter Jacket feature...

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Early 2000s Portuguese Jackets

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Christian Dior Black Lamb Leather Coat, 2006
Christian Dior Black Lamb Leather Coat, 2006

Christian Dior Black Lamb Leather Coat, 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Black lamb leather coat with mink fur and tulle. Size 38FR. 2006 Fall-Winter Collection Automne-Hiver under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Additional information: C...

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Dior Python Coat, 2006
Dior Python Coat, 2006

Dior Python Coat, 2006

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Python coat lustered with red. Crossed buttons. 2006 Fall-Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. 38FR size. Addition...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats

Christian Dior Orange Cashmere Coat Winter Collection, 2006
Christian Dior Orange Cashmere Coat Winter Collection, 2006

Christian Dior Orange Cashmere Coat Winter Collection, 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior -(Made in Italy) Orange cashmere coat. Size 40FR. Winter 2006 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 55 cm, Chest: 71 cm, Sleeve length: 59 cm, Length...

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Christian Dior Coat in Calfskin and Silk, 2006
Christian Dior Coat in Calfskin and Silk, 2006

Christian Dior Coat in Calfskin and Silk, 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Calfskin and silk coat, silver metal belt buckle. Size indicated 36FR. Fall-Winter 2006 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 c...

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Early 2000s French Coats

Christian Dior Astrakhan and Fox Patchwork Fur Coat Winter, 2006
Christian Dior Astrakhan and Fox Patchwork Fur Coat Winter, 2006

Christian Dior Astrakhan and Fox Patchwork Fur Coat Winter, 2006

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in Italy) Astrakhan and fox patchwork fur coat. Indicated size 40FR. Fall-Winter 2006 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition D...

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Dior wool coat 2006
Dior wool coat 2006

Dior wool coat 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Gray wool trench coat with topstitching and beige buttons bearing the House's logo. Size indicated: 38FR. Fall/Winter 2006 ready-to-wear collection under the ...

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Early 2000s French Coats

Christian Dior Red Wool and Silk Coat Size 40FR, 2006
Christian Dior Red Wool and Silk Coat Size 40FR, 2006

Christian Dior Red Wool and Silk Coat Size 40FR, 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Red wool and silk coat. Size 40FR. Collection 2006. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm, Chest: 47 cm, Waist: 43 cm, Sleeve length: 51...

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Early 2000s French Coats

Christian Dior coat 'Gothic Chic' by John Galliano Winter 2006
Christian Dior coat 'Gothic Chic' by John Galliano Winter 2006

Christian Dior coat 'Gothic Chic' by John Galliano Winter 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - 2006 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear "Gothic Chic" Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. White lamb leather coat with a flower-pattern openwork. Size 38FR ind...

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Y2K Christian Dior Spring 2006 Blue Denim Trotter Print Trench Coat
Y2K Christian Dior Spring 2006 Blue Denim Trotter Print Trench Coat

Y2K Christian Dior Spring 2006 Blue Denim Trotter Print Trench Coat

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

A rare iconic Vintage Trench Coat by John Galliano for Christian Dior, from the Spring 2006 'Remove before flight' capsule collection, a fully monogrammed CHRISTIAN DIOR belted trenc...

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Dior trench coat in leather 2006
Dior trench coat in leather 2006

Dior trench coat in leather 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Velvet calfskin trench with an embossed leather trimmed braid looking like python and stud. Crossed buttons. 38FR size. 2006 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Colle...

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Early 2000s French Trench Coats

Dior leather jacket Spring 2006
Dior leather jacket Spring 2006

Dior leather jacket Spring 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Long trench coat in lambskin. Size 40FR. Ready-to-wear collection Spring-Summer 2006. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 cm - Chest: 4...

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Early 2000s French Coats

Christian Dior set by John Galliano Spring 2006
Christian Dior set by John Galliano Spring 2006

Christian Dior set by John Galliano Spring 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - 2006 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Set composed of a pink silk muslin dress with a draped scoop neck, decorated with bl...

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Christian Dior coat summer 2006
Christian Dior coat summer 2006

Christian Dior coat summer 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in Portugal) Pinky-beige blended-cotton trench-style coat embroidered with pearls and sequins. Matching belt with snak leather buckles. Size 36FR indicated. 2006 spring-...

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NEW Christian Dior by John Galliano Russian Bargouzine Sable Fur Coat Fall 2006
NEW Christian Dior by John Galliano Russian Bargouzine Sable Fur Coat Fall 2006

NEW Christian Dior by John Galliano Russian Bargouzine Sable Fur Coat Fall 2006

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning sable fur coat by John Galliano for Christian Dior From the Fall/Winter 2006 collection This coat is absolutely stunning and a modern approach of wearing fur It has a very...

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Christian Dior by Hedi Slimane AW 2006 Aviator Black Wool Bomber Jacket
Christian Dior by Hedi Slimane AW 2006 Aviator Black Wool Bomber Jacket

Christian Dior by Hedi Slimane AW 2006 Aviator Black Wool Bomber Jacket

By Christian Dior, Hedi Slimane

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Autumn Winter 2006 Christian Dior by Hedi Slimane black wool bomber jacket. Made exclusively for the Japanese market, featuring a zip down the centre, epaulet detail on the should...

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2006 John Galliano for Christian Dior Limited Edition Embroidered Coat
2006 John Galliano for Christian Dior Limited Edition Embroidered Coat

2006 John Galliano for Christian Dior Limited Edition Embroidered Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

2006 John Galliano for Christian Dior Limited Edition Embroidered Coat Size: US - 4 Length of top: Long Total length: 108 cm Shoulders: 31 cm Sleeve length: 58 cm Bust: 41 cm Waist:...

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Fall 2006 Christian Dior by Galliano Black Evening Coat
Fall 2006 Christian Dior by Galliano Black Evening Coat

Fall 2006 Christian Dior by Galliano Black Evening Coat

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE (Made in France) Voluminous and long coat in black wool and silk muslin adorned with huge goat-hair tufts in a metal rock style.

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2006 Dior by Galliano Charcoal Grey Boucle Tulle Hem Logo Buttons Coat, US 8
2006 Dior by Galliano Charcoal Grey Boucle Tulle Hem Logo Buttons Coat, US 8

2006 Dior by Galliano Charcoal Grey Boucle Tulle Hem Logo Buttons Coat, US 8

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in TARRAGONA, ES

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall-Winter 2006 anthracite grey lightweight coat with transparent tulle bottom artfully decorated with vertical strips of boucle yarn.

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Dior by John Galliano Spring 2006 "Dior Nude" Collection Tromp l'oeil Lace Coat
Dior by John Galliano Spring 2006 "Dior Nude" Collection Tromp l'oeil Lace Coat

Dior by John Galliano Spring 2006 "Dior Nude" Collection Tromp l'oeil Lace Coat

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Christian Dior by John Galliano P' 2006 "Dior Nude" Collection Tromp l'oeil Coat Size 40 Bust 40" Waist 36" Hips 40" Length 40" Sleeve 24" Excellent condition

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Tromp l'oeil  Cotton Bar Jacket Spring 2006
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tromp l'oeil  Cotton Bar Jacket Spring 2006

Christian Dior by John Galliano Tromp l'oeil Cotton Bar Jacket Spring 2006

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Christian Dior by John Galliano Tromp l'oeil Lace Accented Cotton Bar Jacket. From the "Dior Nude" collection Spring 2006 that featured many distressed looking tromp l'oeil effects o...

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Christian Dior Coat 2006 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary christian dior coat 2006 for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown and more. Finding a christian dior coat 2006 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Christian Dior Coat 2006?

Prices for a christian dior coat 2006 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $257,013, while, on average they fetch $4,995.

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 Coats-outerwear for You

There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.

Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.

A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.

While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.

Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.