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Christian Dior Dress Museum Piece

Vintage Christian Dior Museum Cocktail Dress, 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Very rare vintage Christian Dior evening gown. The dress is made of embroidered trimmed multi-lair
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1950s French Evening Gowns

1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This dress is an extraordinary Parisian made example from the early days of the house of Christian
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano's 2000 collection for the House of Dior eighteenth-century inspired asymmetrically
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Dior by John Galliano Asian Kabuki "Elvira" Runway Gown Collectors, Museums
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
F/W 2003 John Galliano for Christian Dior Asian Kabuki themed runway gown inspired by the
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and truly breathtaking Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality chartreuse silk
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1960s French Wedding Dresses

Issey Miyake 1989 Reverse Pleats Black Sculptural Museum Quality Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Own a piece of fashion history with this exceptional dress from Issey Miyake's 1989 Reverse Pleats
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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1978 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Green Silk Taffeta Blouse and Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
assistant of Christian Dior. When Dior died in 1957, he became the artistic director. In 1962 he opened his
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1970s French Evening Gowns

Important 1950's Emilio Schuberth Italian Couture Under The Sea Motif Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
was displayed alongside French designer Christian Dior at Casino de la Vallée. Eventually this
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1950s Italian Wedding Dresses

1998 Runway Jacques Fath Black Silk Lacework Jacket
By Jacques Fath
Located in London, GB
, the others being Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain. A self-taught designer who learned his craft from
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1990s French Jackets

MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch
By Mary McFadden
Located in Chicago, IL
became known in influential fashion circles for her public-relations role at Christian Dior. Respected
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

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Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Couture RobertGoosens 1969-1971 MadameGres RockCrystal Stone HammeredWire Choker
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. After Goosens collaborated with Gres, he revisited golden
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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

"Frontispiece of "Chagall Lithographe III, " M 578, " Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
invaluable help of Madame Marc CHAGALL to whom we express our sincerest thanks." This piece is is mostly blue
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Rahab et les Espions de Jéricho (Rahab and the Spies of Jericho)" by Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Jericho was at night. Rahab is shown as larger than life at the left of the piece. She is also depicted as
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

"Recobntre de Ruth et de Booz (Meeting of Ruth and Boaz)" Original Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
sides are visible. Ruth is pictured in this print towards the right side of the piece, she is in a white
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968/1970 France Tailors jacket and skirt Haute Couture by André Courrèges dating from the late 60s. Size A Couture Future. Cream and navy wool twill and acetate cream lining...
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1960s French Skirt Suits

An André Courrèges Couture jacket and skirt - French late 1960s
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Monogram Bustier
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, IT
Dior Bustier in diorissimo oblique blue monogram. Size FR 95.
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Early 2000s Corsets

Dramatic Thierry Mugler FW1990 Archival Black Skirt Suit Sculptural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The super dramatic beautiful Archival Thierry Mugler ensemble, two piece set (jacket and skirt). Extremely rare black jacket and skirt from th...
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The leather skirt portion has a subtle A lin...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk strapless dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It is fitted with flattering seaming and center back lacing, functional on the skirt portion with fine leather lac...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga/Ghesquiere Rare 2001 Vogue Magazine Pick Chemise 1920's Style Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Balenciaga by Nicholas Ghesquiere 2001 Spring/Summer runway collection. This dress was photographed on the catwalk in white. The one being offered here is in the black and white comb...
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Early 2000s Chemise Dresses

1880s Incredible Authentic Victorian Ivory Silk Lace Corset 1800s Couture Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible authentic Victorian Era (approximately 1880s) ivory silk lace corset bustier blouse! Features a fitted boned bodice with hook-and-eye closures up the front. Puckered silk...
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1880s Blouses and Tops

Gianvito Rossi Black Suede Collared Décolleté Peep Toe Bootie – It 39, 2012
By Gianvito Rossi
Located in Tucson, AZ
Seen on Kate Moss, Kate Hudson, Katie Holmes and countless other fashion illuminati, these eye-catching stilettos are the stuff of legend. Said to combine the delicacy of a décolleté...
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2010s Italian Shoes

Late 1990s Giorgio Armani Black Backless Bodycon Stretch Strap Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Giorgio Armani gown. From the late 1990s, this classic black slip gown is amped up with straps that delicatley cover an exposed back. Effortlessly chic an...
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1990s Italian Formal Gowns

Vintage 1990 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Documented Sculpted Strapless Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent Haute-Couture gown from his iconic 1990 spring-summer documented collection. It is insanely chic with its fluid femme fatale sculpted construction. Th...
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Open Back Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Fitted Dress Size XS Black Alaïa sleeveless mini dress with tonal stitching throughout and cutout at back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-cen...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Strapless Empire Nude Flower Adorned Gown 1 of 2 Size 0
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
limited edition Valentino gown featured in nude tulle adorned with silk flowers. Only 1 of 2 in the world created. Strapless with the bodice of the empire waist covered in a fine lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana Stretch Cut Out Ruched Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous black formfitting Dolce and Gabbana mini dress. From the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this sexy wrap effect dress features a fitted skirt that wraps around th...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket with silk lining and extra long straps
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1980s French Jackets

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Vintage Butterfly Print Fitted Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Butterfly Fitted Skirt XS Iconic Piece!!! Highly Collectible! Alaïa knitted mini skirt with butterfly pattern throughout and elasticized waistband. All Eyes ...
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1990s Skirts

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Mark Bohan for CHRISTIAN DIOR 1961 Summer COUTURE Afternoon Dress Ensemble
By Christian Dior, Mark Bohan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
super tailored 3 piece afternoon ensemble. Consisting of sheath style dress, overblouse and box cut
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1960s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior 1969 Haute Couture Silk Gown Kimono Sleeves- In Met Museum
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in New York, NY
This stunning piece by Christian Dior is everything you would expect from a Haute Couture dress
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Floral Lattice Lace Mod Dress Original Design
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
each piece designed for her as if it belonged in a museum, including keeping each original sketch
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1960s French Day Dresses

1960s Arnold Scaasi Navy Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Houston, TX
above. Zips at back. Collect and wear a piece of American Fashion History with this knock out dress
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Museum, Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lilly of the Valley' S/S 1954 Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' silk dress suit from the Spring
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior “Caracas” Haute Couture Dress SS1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior "Caracas" Dress Haute Couture Spring / Summer 1957 Made in France Dress was
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1955 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Charcoal-Gray Wool Sheath Dress
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior Haute Couture "Y" Line Claro sheath dress dating back to
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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1952 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Wool Cocktail Dress & Double-Breasted Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior Haute Couture two piece ensemble dating back to his Fall
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1956 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Black Silk 'New Look' Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and truly breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior haute couture 'Chez' titled
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Printemps-ete 1952 Christian Dior Red Dahlia Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
Museum piece designed by the late Christian Dior himself consists of a dramatic detachable sash and
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
maxi dress. This rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's impressive 2005 spring-summer
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1953 Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Champagne Pink Floral Print Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
style. Christian Dior designed under his own name for only a decade, but his influence is everlasting
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1950s French Evening Gowns

1980 Christian Dior Haute Couture Black Print Silk Deco Ruffle Bias-Cut Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking Christian Dior Haute-Couture deco style bias-cut black dress dating back to their
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1962 Christian Dior Haute Couture Pink Textured Silk Dress & Bow Jacket
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior Haute Couture two piece ensemble dating back to their
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1977 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Purple Abstract-Print Chiffon Dress & Cape
By Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Measurements Bust:36-37 inches Hips:38 inches Total Length:52 inches This Christian Dior designer couture
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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1959 Hall Ludlow Couture Museum-Held Black Silk Appliquéd Petals Hourglass Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950s Australian Evening Gowns

1955 Digby Morton Couture Black & Blue Floral Lace Illusion Pleated Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the complex styling which totally channels the great work of Christian Dior. I totally imagine this
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1950s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1933 Molyneux Haute-Couture Elegant Silk-Chiffon & Satin Gown
By Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. His followers included Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain. This stunning print silk-chiffon & satin
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1930s French Formal Gowns

1932 Molyneux Haute-Couture Applique Floral Silk-Velvet Gown
By Molyneux
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vivien Leigh. His followers included Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain. This stunning sapphire-blue
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1998 John Galliano Runway Ivory Stretch Knit Sheer Bias-Cut Backless Bridal Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
his work at Christian Dior during the same time. John Galliano is widely considered one of the most
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1990s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1952 Nina Ricci Haute Couture Documented Ivory Satin & Black Velvet Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
effortlessly elegant. At this time, Nina Ricci was in the same league as Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain and
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Charles James Dressform
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior with inspiring the New Look of the 1950s, James’ most famous designs are perhaps his
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1950s American Sculptures

1965 Nina Ricci Haute Couture Documented Pink Silk-Brocade & Mink Fur Maxi Coat
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and effortlessly elegant. At this time, Nina Ricci was in the same league as Christian Dior and Pierre
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1960s French Coats and Outerwear

The Death of Saint Joseph, Italian Baroque Religious Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Francesco de Mura
Located in Firenze, IT
University Museum of Art. De Mura, a celebrated 18th century Italian painter, is known for a softer painting
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Canvas, Oil

Christian Dior 2000 John Galliano Collector Bondage Asymmetric Leather Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano's 2000 collection for the House of Dior eighteenth-century inspired asymmetrically
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Documented Christian Dior by John Galliano AW 1997 Size 6 Blue Cheongsam Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
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Vintage 1987 Christian Dior Haute Couture White Lace Off-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional and very rare Christian Dior custom bridal commission dating back to 1987. The House
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1980s French Wedding Dresses

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By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior
Located in Sparks, NV
Documented 1959 spring/ summer haute couture coat dress by Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior
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1950s French Swing Coats

Couture MartinMargiela 1997 Draped Convertible Vest Skirt Cape Black Tyvek Dress
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
of "the little black dress" in Vogue in 1926 and Christian Dior's post-WWII "New Look" in 1947. Our
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1990s Belgian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Skirt Suit, Fall-Winter 1997-1998
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
was appointed chief women’s wear designer at Christian Dior), this very chic three piece skirt suit
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Yves Saint Laurent Black Ostrich Feather Chiffon Wrap Blouse, circa 1969
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
Saint Laurent was born in 1936 in Oran, Algeria and began his career as an assistant of Christian Dior
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1970s French Blouses

Dior haute couture black Bal Masqué dress, Spring/Summer 1958
By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
exceptional Dior cocktail dress, designed by a young Yves Saint Laurent at the very start of his career, is a
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Spectacular 1960s Gold & Red Silk Brocade Christian Dior Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a treasure and a strong statement piece. This insanely fabulous Christian Dior coat can
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1960s Coats and Outerwear

1950s Christian Dior Houndstooth Designer Cape and Dress Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
dress. Museum Quality piece. Dress - Bust; 34 1/2, Waist: 28 1/2, Hip: 37 1/2 Shoulder Hem
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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Christian DIor Attr A' 1954 Haute Couture Tulle Boned Bustier Under Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Unlabeled, from the1954 "H Line" collection of Christian Dior. This is an amazing Haute Couture
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s YSL for Christian Dior Red Velvet Button Front Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Museum Quality fabulous velvet cranberry 1950's Christian Dior dress. This dress is the epitome of
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1950s French Evening Dresses

Dior for El Jay 1960s Black Velvet Evening Dress with Bow & Belt Size 6.
By Christian Dior for El-Jay, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
1955 until 1988. This Dior 1960s black velvet dress is a museum art piece. Dior fall 2017 has models
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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary christian dior dress museum piece you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a christian dior dress museum piece 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Dior, Jacques Fath and John Galliano for Christian Dior each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

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