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Christian Dior by John Galliano Bleached-Denim and Shearling Pants, fw 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano Bleached-Denim and Shearling Pants, fw 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano Bleached-Denim and Shearling Pants, fw 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Christian Dior Pants ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Trompe-l'œil printed cotton to give bleached denim appearance ▪ Soft shearling trim detailing ...

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Early 2000s French Pants

Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt
Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt

Christian Dior x John Galliano 2001 Black Denim Distressed Peplum Pencil Skirt

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Absolutely amazing, super collectible skirt from John Galliano's Spring 2001 collection for Dior. Unworn. Made from black cotton denim with 2% elastane, it has the most fabulous tr...

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Early 2000s Unknown Pencil Skirts

Rare Christian Dior by Galliano S/S 2005 runway denim flowers embroidery hat
Rare Christian Dior by Galliano S/S 2005 runway denim flowers embroidery hat

Rare Christian Dior by Galliano S/S 2005 runway denim flowers embroidery hat

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 collection runway denim flowers embroidery hat with the pin crystals brooch size 57.

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Early 2000s French Hats

Christian Dior Galliano Monogram Denim Blazer Jacket size F 38 Rare 2004 SS
Christian Dior Galliano Monogram Denim Blazer Jacket size F 38 Rare 2004 SS

Christian Dior Galliano Monogram Denim Blazer Jacket size F 38 Rare 2004 SS

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Christian Dior — John Galliano Spring/Summer 2004 Collection Denim Jacket with Monogram Made in Portugal Excellent condition A vintage rarity—a rare jacket from Galliano's era at Di...

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Early 2000s Portuguese Jackets

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lurex Denim Embellished Skinny Jeans, SS 2002
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lurex Denim Embellished Skinny Jeans, SS 2002

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lurex Denim Embellished Skinny Jeans, SS 2002

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Fabric: Cotton, Lurex, Lycra, Silk ▪ Details: Floral Bead and Sequin Embroidery, Silk Li...

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Early 2000s French Pants

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2001 Runway John Galliano orange poster graphic denim jeans FR36
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2001 Runway John Galliano orange poster graphic denim jeans FR36

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2001 Runway John Galliano orange poster graphic denim jeans FR36

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2001 Runway John Galliano orange poster graphic denim jeans FR36 S Reference: SYHD/A00061 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Spring/Summer 2001 Collection...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jeans

Christian Dior By Galliano "Miss Diorella" Denim Print Mini Saddle Bag, FW2001
Christian Dior By Galliano "Miss Diorella" Denim Print Mini Saddle Bag, FW2001

Christian Dior By Galliano "Miss Diorella" Denim Print Mini Saddle Bag, FW2001

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Geneva, CH

Seen in the Christian Dior AD campaign of the same year (see picture 2), this top-handle bag is made from printed cotton and black calfskin leather with matching trim and features si...

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Christian Dior by John Galliano Graffiti Print Silk and Denim Dress, SS 2004
Christian Dior by John Galliano Graffiti Print Silk and Denim Dress, SS 2004

Christian Dior by John Galliano Graffiti Print Silk and Denim Dress, SS 2004

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress from the Spring-Summer 2004 collection exemplifies Galliano's signature mix of unexpected materials and intricate detailing.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Double Layered Denim Blue Jacket
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Double Layered Denim Blue Jacket

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Double Layered Denim Blue Jacket

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by John Galliano - Spring Summer 2005 - Double Layered Denim Blue Jacket - Button Up closure - High buttoned neckline - Multiple pockets - Brown patch on the shoulder - Zi...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

SS 2005 Christian Dior & Galliano denim jacket SZ 42 FR US 10 46 IT
SS 2005 Christian Dior & Galliano denim jacket SZ 42 FR US 10 46 IT

SS 2005 Christian Dior & Galliano denim jacket SZ 42 FR US 10 46 IT

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

SS 2005 Christian Dior & Galliano denim jacket SZ 42 FR US 10 46 IT John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: Spring / summer 2005 Christian Dior style: 5A12127021 Country of pro...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Archival S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Micro Denim Skirt patches Belt
Archival S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Micro Denim Skirt patches Belt

Archival S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Micro Denim Skirt patches Belt

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Micro Denim Skirt Belt with patches Size; 26-27” waist Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Waist; 26-27” waist Length; approx 6” Condi...

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Early 2000s Italian Skirts

S/S 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Denim Button Pencil Skirt 42FR
S/S 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Denim Button Pencil Skirt 42FR

S/S 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Denim Button Pencil Skirt 42FR

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Spring/Summer 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim pencil skirt features a front slit, gold-tone snap buttons, and front pockets.

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Early 2000s French Pencil Skirts

Dior Saddle 2004 Shearling Denim and Floral Shoulder Bag
Dior Saddle 2004 Shearling Denim and Floral Shoulder Bag

Dior Saddle 2004 Shearling Denim and Floral Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Add a wild touch to your style with this Dior Saddle bag. Unleash your inner risk-taker with this bold and chic statement piece designed by Christian Dior, paying tribute to an old c...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

S/S2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano denim silk patchwork mini skirt
S/S2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano denim silk patchwork mini skirt

S/S2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano denim silk patchwork mini skirt

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano denim silk patchwork mini skirt This S/S2004 Christian Dior mini skirt by John Galliano combines structured light-wash denim with a flowing s...

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Early 2000s Ruffled Skirts

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 John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim cropped jacket and skirt set, ss 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim cropped jacket and skirt set, ss 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim cropped jacket and skirt set, ss 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior indigo blue denim jacket and skirt 2 piece set ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cropped denim jacket ▪ Bias cut skirt with asymmetric waistline and hemline ▪ Gold log...

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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Denim Midi Skirt Spring/Summer 2002
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Denim Midi Skirt Spring/Summer 2002

Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Denim Midi Skirt Spring/Summer 2002

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

A Christian Dior Boutique midi skirt in dark indigo denim, from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2002 ready-to-wear collection.

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Early 2000s French A-Line Skirts

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim knit and lace evening dress, fw 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ 'Fly Girl' Collection, Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Crafted from a figure-hugging viscose stocking-stitch knit with...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano "Miss Diorella" Trompe L'Oeil Denim Print Bikini
Christian Dior by John Galliano "Miss Diorella" Trompe L'Oeil Denim Print Bikini

Christian Dior by John Galliano "Miss Diorella" Trompe L'Oeil Denim Print Bikini

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Geneva, CH

This Dior by Galliano bikini is a summer statement piece, perfect for lounging on the yacht or at the poolside (or both) ! With the iconic "trompe l'oeil" denim and patches print fro...

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Early 2000s French Bikinis

Dior Saddle Classic Mini Denim Jeans Patchwork Zipper Opening Handbag
Dior Saddle Classic Mini Denim Jeans Patchwork Zipper Opening Handbag

Dior Saddle Classic Mini Denim Jeans Patchwork Zipper Opening Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

The canvas is clean. DETAILS Christian Dior Trotter mini saddle bag Dimensions: W21 x H15 x D4cm Shoulder strap length: 45cm Weight: 110g Material: denim, leather strap Color: Blue...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Vintage Christian Dior Floral Denim Corset Suit from the John Galliano Era
Vintage Christian Dior Floral Denim Corset Suit from the John Galliano Era

Vintage Christian Dior Floral Denim Corset Suit from the John Galliano Era

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

A rare Christian Dior two-piece suit from the John Galliano era — where tailoring, corsetry, and narrative design converge into a fully constructed silhouette.

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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Fly Girls Trompe l’œil Denim dress
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Fly Girls Trompe l’œil Denim dress

Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Fly Girls Trompe l’œil Denim dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2000 "Fly Girls" Runway Trompe L'Oeil Denim Silk Chitton Dress Exceptional and highly collectible Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring/S...

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Early 2000s European Cocktail Dresses

Dior 2006 SS Galliano Denim runway skirt
Dior 2006 SS Galliano Denim runway skirt

Dior 2006 SS Galliano Denim runway skirt

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Dior 2006 SS Galliano Denim runway skirt Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Collection: Christian Dior spring 2006 READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: France Christian Dior st...

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Early 2000s French Skirts

Dior Vintage Gaucho Large Green Denim Burgundy Leather Crossbody Bag 2006
Dior Vintage Gaucho Large Green Denim Burgundy Leather Crossbody Bag 2006

Dior Vintage Gaucho Large Green Denim Burgundy Leather Crossbody Bag 2006

By Christian Dior

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

The imperfections all make up the vintage look of the Gaucho bag. DETAILS Christian Dior Gaucho Made in Italy 2006 Denim and Calfskin leather Green and Burgundy Silver-tone hardw...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

CHRISTIAN DIOR blue cotton darted pockets wide leg denim cropped jeans FR36 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR blue cotton darted pockets wide leg denim cropped jeans FR36 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR blue cotton darted pockets wide leg denim cropped jeans FR36 S

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR blue cotton darted pockets wide leg denim cropped jeans FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00626 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cotton Color: Blue Pattern: S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Jeans

CHRISTIAN DIOR dirty peach denim CD bee logo boxy trucker jacket FR36 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR dirty peach denim CD bee logo boxy trucker jacket FR36 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR dirty peach denim CD bee logo boxy trucker jacket FR36 S

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR dirty peach denim CD bee logo boxy trucker jacket FR36 S Reference: NILI/A00030 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Denim Color: Pink Pattern: Solid Cl...

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2010s Italian Jackets

Christian Dior Vintage F/W 2006 Purple Buckle Belt
Christian Dior Vintage F/W 2006 Purple Buckle Belt

Christian Dior Vintage F/W 2006 Purple Buckle Belt

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Vintage Fall/Winter 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano oil slick denim purple belt.

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Early 2000s French Belts

Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Distressed Denim Mini Skirt with Dior plaque
Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Distressed Denim Mini Skirt with Dior plaque

Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Distressed Denim Mini Skirt with Dior plaque

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

A highly collectible Christian Dior by John Galliano mini skirt from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, capturing the provocative denim aesthetic of Galliano's celebrated early-2000s...

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Early 2000s European Pencil Skirts

2005 Galliano for Dior Denim Jacket and Skit Set
2005 Galliano for Dior Denim Jacket and Skit Set

2005 Galliano for Dior Denim Jacket and Skit Set

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

A striking two-piece ensemble from the iconic Galliano era at Dior. . The jacket features a flattering V-neckline, notched lapels, and long sleeves with front button closure. Two wel...

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Early 2000s Skirt Suits

DIOR HOMME 2020 Daniel Arsham Runway newspaper print cotton denim jacket EU44 XS
DIOR HOMME 2020 Daniel Arsham Runway newspaper print cotton denim jacket EU44 XS

DIOR HOMME 2020 Daniel Arsham Runway newspaper print cotton denim jacket EU44 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

It features an all-over gray "newspaper" graphic print on white denim, which includes press releases written by Christian Dior and the inscription “Collection Été 3020”.

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2010s Japanese Jackets

2001 Christian Dior & Galliano jacket Multiple colors
2001 Christian Dior & Galliano jacket Multiple colors

2001 Christian Dior & Galliano jacket Multiple colors

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Christian Dior & Galliano 2001 jacket Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Collection: FW 2001 Country of production: France Christian Dior style: 1A12021290 Marked Size: 40 Fr I...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

DIOR HOMME 2020 yellow 1947 logo embroidered cotton denim shirt jacket EU46 S
DIOR HOMME 2020 yellow 1947 logo embroidered cotton denim shirt jacket EU46 S

DIOR HOMME 2020 yellow 1947 logo embroidered cotton denim shirt jacket EU46 S

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR HOMME 2020 yellow 1947 logo embroidered cotton denim shirt jacket EU46 S Reference: MECG/A00387 Brand: Dior Designer: Kim Jones Collection: SS20 Material: Cotton Color: Yellow, ...

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2010s Italian Jackets

Dior 2006 SS runway Galliano Leather Denim Vintage Jeans 2000s
Dior 2006 SS runway Galliano Leather Denim Vintage Jeans 2000s

Dior 2006 SS runway Galliano Leather Denim Vintage Jeans 2000s

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Dior 2006 SS runway Galliano Leather Denim Vintage Jeans 2000s Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Collection: Christian Dior spring 2006 READY-TO-WEAR Country of production: I...

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Early 2000s Italian Jeans

Dior Bustier Denim Mini Dress FR 42 US 10 Indigo Blue Wash Strappy Sleeveless
Dior Bustier Denim Mini Dress FR 42 US 10 Indigo Blue Wash Strappy Sleeveless

Dior Bustier Denim Mini Dress FR 42 US 10 Indigo Blue Wash Strappy Sleeveless

By Christian Dior

Located in Miami, FL

- Blue denim exterior - Tagged size 42 in the brand - Made of 100% cotton Condition: The dress is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

Dior John Galliano Padlock and Key Denim Slip On Mules Sandals 37
Dior John Galliano Padlock and Key Denim Slip On Mules Sandals 37

Dior John Galliano Padlock and Key Denim Slip On Mules Sandals 37

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Vintage Christian Dior John Galliano Padlock and Key Denim Mule Sandals 37 Color Washed Blue Size 37EU Heel Height 4in Denim upper Leather sole Small padlock and keys with CD logo ...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Dior Homme SS04 Strip Wax Denim Size 32x38 Black Distressed Jeans Hedi Thrashed
Dior Homme SS04 Strip Wax Denim Size 32x38 Black Distressed Jeans Hedi Thrashed

Dior Homme SS04 Strip Wax Denim Size 32x38 Black Distressed Jeans Hedi Thrashed

By Christian Dior, Dior Homme

Located in Miami, FL

- Black wax exterior - Tagged size 32 - Part of the SS04 collection - IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - INSAAAANNEE DISTRESSSING - NO ALTERATIONS - ORIGINAL INSEAM Condition: The...

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Early 2000s Jeans

DIOR HOMME green Army Camouflage skinny denim cropped jeans 30"
DIOR HOMME green Army Camouflage skinny denim cropped jeans 30"

DIOR HOMME green Army Camouflage skinny denim cropped jeans 30"

By Hedi Slimane, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR HOMME green Army Camouflage skinny denim cropped jeans 30" Reference: SYYG/A00027 Brand: Dior Designer: Hedi Slimane Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Green, Brown Pattern: Camoufl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jeans

DIOR Brocart blue beige floral brocade denim knee skirt FR36 S
DIOR Brocart blue beige floral brocade denim knee skirt FR36 S

DIOR Brocart blue beige floral brocade denim knee skirt FR36 S

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR Brocart blue beige floral brocade denim knee skirt FR36 S Reference: SNKO/A00579 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: Brocart Material: Denim Color: Blue, Khaki...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian A-Line Skirts

Vintage Dior John Galliano Denim Lock and Key Slip On Mules Sandals 36.5
Vintage Dior John Galliano Denim Lock and Key Slip On Mules Sandals 36.5

Vintage Dior John Galliano Denim Lock and Key Slip On Mules Sandals 36.5

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Vintage Christian Dior John Galliano Padlock and Key Denim Mule Sandals 36.5 Color Washed Blue Size 36.5EU Heel Height 4in Denim upper Leather sole Small padlock and keys with CD l...

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Early 2000s Shoes

DIOR CD 01 blue denim logo tape cuff frayed boyfriend cropped jeans FR36 S
DIOR CD 01 blue denim logo tape cuff frayed boyfriend cropped jeans FR36 S

DIOR CD 01 blue denim logo tape cuff frayed boyfriend cropped jeans FR36 S

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR CD 01 blue denim logo tape cuff frayed boyfriend mid waist cropped jeans FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00637 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: CD01 Material: Denim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Jeans

DIOR washed cotton denim low mid rise five pocket cropped wide leg jeans FR38 M
DIOR washed cotton denim low mid rise five pocket cropped wide leg jeans FR38 M

DIOR washed cotton denim low mid rise five pocket cropped wide leg jeans FR38 M

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR blue washed cotton denim low mid rise five pocket cropped wide leg jeans FR38 M Reference: CYTY/A00063 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Denim Color: Blue Patt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jeans

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Christian Dior Denim For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary christian dior denim for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Purple and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a christian dior denim 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. 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 Denim?

The price for a christian dior denim starts at $155 and tops out at $15,042, and on average, selling for $968.

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.