Christian Dior 1970s Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this breath taking 1970s Christian Dior fox fur coat! The most luxurious and
Christian Dior 1970s Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this breath taking 1970s Christian Dior fox fur coat! The most luxurious and
Christian Dior Golden Sable Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Christian Dior Paris vintage coat with golden sable fur Collectors item We offer more
Christian Dior Persian Lamb Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beautiful vintage Christian Dior coat has 2 pockets, 3 closing hooks and a red leather fringe
Vintage horizontal Christian Dior sable fur coat jacket ~no duties
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Vintage horizontal Christian Dior sable fur coat jacket ~no duties
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2017 Rabbit Fur Lined Coat S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 2017 John Galliano powder blue dyed rabbit fur lined coat S Reference: LACG
Christian Dior John Galliano 2005 Vintage Leather & Fur Coat - France - Runway A
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
For sale is a highly collectible coat from the iconic Christian Dior Fall-Winter 2005 collection by
CHRISTIAN DIOR long suede olive double breasted coat with fur collar 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Genève, CH
An elegant long suede coat by Christian Dior, dating to the 1970s. Crafted in rich olive-toned
CHRISTIAN DIOR Paris Shearling Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare vintage coat by Christian Dior Paris, made before year 2000 Super warm for frosty winters We
$18,995
Size: French 40
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2001 White Fox Fur Coat with Jeweled Collar US 8
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
inside using studio lights. The fur color is white. An exceptional vintage Christian Dior Paris coat
Christian Dior ranch mink fur notch collar fur coat size 10 M
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Christian Dior ranch mink fur notch collar fur coat size 10 M Rare Vintage Christain
Christian Dior Paris Belted Brown Leather and FurJacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from Christian Dior boutique cuirs. This vintage coat is well worn and has a little condition issue
Black Monkey Fur Coat circa 1940s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Black Monkey Fur Coat from the circa 1940s is a striking and luxurious vintage piece that exudes
Vintage 1970's Miss Dior by Christian Dior Black/Orange Maribou Feather Jacket
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970's Miss Dior by Christian Dior Black/Orange Maribou Feather Jacket .The piece features
Miss Dior by Christian Dior Purple Fur Hat circa 1960s
By Christian Dior, Miss Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Miss Dior by Christian Dior purple fur hat from the 1960s epitomizes vintage elegance and timeless
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Leather Trench Coat Lined in Sheared Fur Size L (NWT)
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Palm Desert, CA
or fur side. It is like wearing a chic coat that no one but yourself will know it's real fur. Size L
Giuliana Teso 1980s Chinchilla & Lamb Fur Jacket
By Giuliana Teso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
just a fashion item; it's an investment in timeless luxury. Style this over a Christian Dior dress
Christian Dior 1960's Feather and Tulle Turban
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
from zero to hero! Style this 1960's vintage Christian Dior hat for the winter with a Fendi fur coat
$595
Size: 40 FR (Vintage)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
Unusual and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent charcoal grey faux fur Persian lamb or Astrakhan coat
Benet Black Persian Lamb Astrakhan with Chinchilla collar
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This special vintage persian lamb coat is from karakul lambs. 100% Astrakhan Lamb Fur (Outer), 100
Black Mink Fur Infinity Cowl With Silk Lining circa Mid-Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-inspired look, pair it with a tailored wool coat by Christian Dior or a sleek dress from Givenchy. For a
Christian Dior Vintage Chinchilla Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Black and grey chinchilla fur coat from Christian Dior Vintage featuring a high collar with
Christian Dior Vintage 1970's Mink Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This vintage Dior mink fur coat is pure 1970's glam. The coat features a deep, rich brown color
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Faux Fur Coat - L - 1990's
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Dior blue faux fur coat has 2 front ties and hook and eye closures. The coat has
Vintage Christian Dior blush Mink Fur cocktail Coat (Size 6 S)
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Vintage Christian Dior blush Mink Fur cocktail Coat (Size 6 S) Condition
Vintage Christian Dior blush Mink Fur cocktail Coat (Size 6 S)
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Vintage Christian Dior blush Mink Fur cocktail Coat (Size 6 S) Condition
Vintage Christian Dior for Holt Renfrew ocelot fur coat size 10
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Brand new luxurious Christian Dior Ocelot fur coat Condition: Brand New
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE FOURRURE Vintage red faux fur swing mouton court coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE FOURRURE Vintage red faux fur swing mouton court coat Reference: TGAS
Christian Dior Fur Orange Bomber Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare 1980's Christian Dior Fur Bomber Jacket is made of soft sheared beaver fur with leather panels
Christian Dior Sleeveless Coat, 2010s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Sleeveless coat in sand color mink fur, horizontal work interspersed with
Christian Dior 1980s Blue Fox Fur Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in opulence with the Christian Dior 1980s Blue fox fur Jacket – a truly remarkable show
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage leopard wool fur trim zipper detail jacket FR42 XL
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage leopard wool fur trim zipper detail jacket FR42 XL Reference: TGAS/D00988
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Opera Coat Spring/Summer 1998 Size 36FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior - John Galliano vintage burgundy silk opera coat trimmed in fur. Spring/Summer
CHRISTIAN DIOR cognac brown MINK FUR & suede Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior fur-paneled double-breasted coat in brown mink and goat suede. WIth notch collar
Christian Dior Vintage Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Coat Suit with Fur Trim Size 36FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Vintage Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Coat Suit with Fur Trim Size 36FR - John Galliano for
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fur Coat Runway F/W 2003 Rare Custom Commission
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Baar, CH
Extremely rare and spectacular Christian Dior Boutique fox fur coat, custom-made for a discerning
Lady Napoleon Black Fur Poncho Jacket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
your favorite Christian Dior handbag to keep warm while still looking stylish! In excellent vintage
Dior By John Galliano 1990's Chiffon Stained Glass & Ruffles Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano chiffon bias cut evening gown with stained glass print
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR snow leopard print fox fur trim hooded puffer jacket M
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR snow leopard print fox fur trim hooded puffer jacket M Reference: TGAS
christian dior blue fur coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beautiful Christian Dior coat is made of dyed blue fur, has 2 pockets, 3 closing hooks and 2
Christian Dior 1970s Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this breath taking 1970s Christian Dior fur coat! The most luxurious and
christian dior champagne persian lamb fox fur coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
inside closing button and a snake leather belt. Labeled: Christian Dior Boutique Fourrure. Fur is in
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE FOURRURE Vintage red faux fur swing mouton court coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE FOURRURE Vintage red faux fur swing mouton court coat Reference: TGAS
Christian Dior by John Galliano vintage fall 2000 yak cashmere knit and fur coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Amazing piece by John Galliano for Christian Dior fall 2000 Made in a knitted and crocheted YAK
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage purple rare fur shawl with crystal brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage purple rare fur shawl with crystal brooch Reference: TGAS
Autumn/Winter 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Trench Coat with Fur Collar
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It really does not get more fabulous then this Christian Dior Couture trench coat from the Autumn
Mint Vintage ocelot fur coat size 12*****Vault unused no defects
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Mint Vintage ocelot fur coat size 12 *****Vault unused no defects Condition
1970s Christian Dior Suede Leopard Print Cape with Fox Fur Collar
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Vintage Christian Dior Suede Leopard Print Cape lined in wool with fox fur collar and
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO tan brown suede fox collar jacket FR40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO tan brown suede fox collar jacket FR40 M Reference: GIYG
Christian Dior Vintage Fur Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this incredible vintage Christian Dior fur hat ! This gorgeous fur cap is sooo
Elena Benarroch Black Persian Lamb Astrakhan three quarters Fur Coat
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This special vintage persian lamb coat is from karakul lambs. 100% Astrakhan Lamb Fur (Outer), 100
Yves Saint Laurent Rare Hat with Silk Scarf
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, with no notable flaws. Pair this 1960's vintage Yves Saint Laurent hat with a Christian Dior fur coat
Christian Dior Fourrure Brown Fur Mink Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Christian Dior Boutique Fourrure vintage 80s coat with mink fur insert. The coat has the outer part
Christian Dior Fourrure Brown Fur Mink Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Christian Dior Boutique Fourrure vintage 80s coat with mink fur insert. The coat has the outer part
1980s Christian Dior Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Christian Dior burgundy color open fox fur coat. Model with raised
1980s Christian Dior Vintage Burgundy Pine Marten Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Christian Dior burgundy pine marten fur coat. Model with V-neck, front closure with hook and wide
1980s Christian Dior Pine Marten Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Christian Dior burgundy color pine marten fur coat. Model with V-neck
Unisex Christian Dior Golden Sable + Snakeskin Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Ultra fab vintage 1980s unisex Christian Dior golden Russian sable + snakeskin coat. Absolutely
Christian Dior Boutique Gray Anthracite Wool Faux Fur Double Breasted Coat 80s
By Christian Dior
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Christian Dior Boutique vintage 80s women's coat. Double-breasted model in anthracite gray, wool
Sold
Size: See Description
Christian Dior Fourrure 1980s Vintage Blue Dyed Sheared Fur & Lambswool Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very unique vintage 1980's Christian Dior jacket with alternating rows of Blue dyed
1980s Christian Dior Greenish Brown Suede Cape Coat Trimmed with Fox Fur
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Beautiful Christian Dior Boutique Cuirs greenish brown suede cape Coat trimmed with fox brown fur
1980s Christian Dior Greenish Brown Suede Cape Coat Trimmed with Fox Fur
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Beautiful Christian Dior Boutique Cuirs greenish brown suede cape Coat trimmed with fox brown fur
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lynx fur trimmed wool tweed midi coat Harper's Bazzar August 1970
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lynx fur trimmed wool tweed midi-coat from Fall/Winter 1970. The same style
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Christian Dior mink fur coat. Authentic item for Holt Renfrew (Canada). Dynamic
Fall 1997 CHRISTIAN DIOR by GALLIANO BLUE WOOL/SILK COAT Size Fr 42 - US 10
By Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
CHRISTIAN DIOR Christian Dior blue coat is made of wool. Two front pockets. Mink fur trim on
Dior by John Galliano Fall 2005 Knitted Mink Fur Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
QV Archive presents a luxurious Dior Fall 2005 Jacket made out of knitted mink fur. The knitted
Dior Fall 1998 RTW Hot Pink Tweed Suit with Fox Fur
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
An iconic wool suit from Dior Fall 1998 RTW Collection by John Galliano, decorated with natural
1980's CHRISTIAN DIOR Fox & Lynx fur coat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's Fox & Lynx fur coat. This gorgeous coat features dual, concealed
1980s Christian Dior Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Christian Dior burgundy color open fox fur coat. Model with raised
1980s Christian Dior Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Christian Dior burgundy color open fox fur coat. Model with raised
Vintage Christian Dior Fourrure White Mink Fur Coat w Fox Fur Collar
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This incredible vintage Christian Dior white mink coat has a white fox fur shawl collar and side
Christian Dior Full Length Chevron Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful 1980s full length chevron fox fur coat by Christian Dior. AMAZING piece! Patchwork panels
Christian Dior Furs I. Magnin Vintage Broadtail Coat Sable Collar Trim
By Christian Dior
Located in US
Gorgeous Christian Dior broadtail coat with a Sable fur collar and cuffs, two pockets at the hips
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Mink Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in US
Christian Dior coat featured in brown mink fur with a single button closure. Coat is fully lined
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fur Coat same as Brigitte Bardot's ca.1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Christian Dior haute couture fur coat. Hand described and numbered item
1970 CHRISTIAN DIOR NY Wool tweed & Lynx fur coat
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR, wool tweed midi-coat with genuine Lynx fur detailing from Fall/Winter 1970
Christian Dior Vintage Coat Piéce Unique Size 10 - 12 US, Circa 1950s - 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in VERGT, FR
FANTASTIC Vintage coat Christian Dior Green Silk and Mink Fur Pièce numéro : 654521 Total length
Christian Dior AW '97 by John Galliano Vintage Rose Fox Fur Trim Jacket & Pants
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano vintage rose wool suit with extravagant fox fur trim Lined in
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Runway Versace Mini Embellished Dress Designer size 40 This dress stands out for collectors due to its one-of-a-kind patchwork composition, where bold prints, textured fabrics, a...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Floral Embellished Evening Bag Purse Clutch
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Gold hardware Floral embellished pattern Envelope style Excellent Condition, oxidation on the chain Measurements in inches laying flat: length 9, height 5 (4 ...
UNWORN 3PCS Chanel Camellia Jacquard Pearl Suit Ensemble Bridal Engagement 34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature Ensemble THE perfect outfit for your engagement or wedding Consisting of 3 pieces - Lace Blouse, Skirt and Jacket Can be worn as a complete outfit or each ...
Christian Dior Houndstooth Wool Coat 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white and navy wool fine hounds tooth print wool coat by Christian Dior. It has a lapel collar, princess seaming for a great flattering fit and 2 front button flap p...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
90s John Galliano Teal Blue Silk Halter Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s John Galliano empire sweetheart bust bias cut gown with thin spaghetti strap with slit. Big bow ties in the front. Fit US size 4 or 6 Bust 34 - 36 inch /Waist: 32 inch / hip ...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Peplum Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...
$5,268
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
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.
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.