Christian Dior glasses frame 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR - Yellow bakelite glasses frame, arms with the golden metal logo of the house.
Christian Dior glasses frame 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR - Yellow bakelite glasses frame, arms with the golden metal logo of the house.
Christian Dior glasses frame circa 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR - (Made in Germany) Wide yellow bakelite glasses frame with an orange shading, silvery metal house logos on the arms.
Christian Dior Orange Sunglasses
Located in Carnate, IT
Christian Dior glasses. Orange frame and gradient lens.
Christian Dior French Glass Enamel Compact and Lipstick
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Striking Christian Dior French Glass Enamel Compact and Lipstick from the 1960's likely by Camille Faure of Limoges, France.
Christian Dior 3 Piece Elegant Scented Glass Candle Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Bellevue, WA
3-piece 3.2 oz, gold, green and red glass Christian Dior scented candle set with brand stamp at undersides. 100% authentic.
Christian Dior Oversized 2250 Red Braided Leather & Metal Vintage Eye Glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Dior Oversized 2250 Red Braided Leather & Metal Vintage Glasses are a bold statement piece that combines luxury craftsmanship with striking design.
CHRISTIAN DIOR black 100% silk glass PVC beaded collar tshirt FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR black 100% silk glass PVC beaded collar tshirt FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A02453 Brand: Christian Dior Material: Silk Color: Black, Clear Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover ...
Christian Dior Golden Metal Belt with Glass Cabochons, 1990
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal belt with glass cabochons. A 1990 circa Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 86 cm Seller Reference: BC60
21st Century Leather and Logo Canvas Phone or Glasses Case by Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This timeless accessory from Christian Dior is a versatile and chic piece, ideal for carrying a cell phone, smartphone, or sunglasses/eyeglasses. It is crafted in the iconic Dior Obl...
Christian Dior Black Lucite Glasses Accented with Etched Gilded Gold "O" Arms
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Wonderful black lucite over hardware sunglasses are detailed with etched gilded gold hardware on the arms. The arms are highlighted with a large "O" f...
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Sunglasses Circa 1970s Made in Austria
By Christian Dior
Located in Capri, IT
Christian Dior vintage glasses Totally made in Austria
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Soft Zipped Glasses Case
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
2000s Christian Dior Soft Glasses Zip Case , black velvety soft case, top zip, n back string, metalware signed Dior.
CHRISTIAN DIOR denim glass metal bead embellished high waist midi skirt FR36 S
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR indigo blue denim glass metal bead embellished high waist midi skirt FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00377 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cotton, Blend Co...
Unavailable
1970's Christian Dior Oversized Glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Christian Dior sunglasses are made of transparent green plastic with a darker green double line that outlines part of the frame. Gradient light gray lenses. CD logo at temp...
Christian Dior Black and Gold 2661 Sunglasses, 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
The hinges of the glasses are gold - tone and circular, with "Christian Dior" engraved towards the bottom.
Dior Diorama1 Sunglasses Gray, Unworn New glasses with box and accessories
By Christian Dior
Located in Milan, IT
Thes very elegant sunglasses has rectangular shaped lens and openworked metal temples; the front is composed of a fine layer of metallic grey metal applied on crystal acetate. The si...
Christian Dior glasses reflects Mirror aviator model.
Located in Carnate, IT
Christian Dior glasses reflects Mirror aviator model.
Vintage Christian Dior glasses frames, spectacle frames
By Christian Dior
Located in NEWARK, GB
Super stylish pair of preppy Christian Dior Monsieur glasses or spectacle frames.
Christian Dior Copper Frame Oversized Sunglasses in Brown
By Christian Dior
Located in Carnate, IT
Christian Dior Copper Frame Oversized Sunglasses in Brown Christian Dior glasses.
Christian Dior red Reflected Sunglasses
Located in Carnate, IT
Christian Dior glasses Reflected Mirror aviator model.
Christian Dior 1970s Oversized Glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with these Dior glasses! Circa 1970s, these glasses feature an oversized amber colored butterfly frame with a black trim around the eyes. On both arms is a small "CD...
Christian Dior Monsieur vintage glasses frame
By Christian Dior
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Christian Dior Monsieur MODEL: 2367 - 10 MADE IN: Austria ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 59 mm / 2 5/16 in Lens height: 48 mm / 1...
Christian Dior Clear Lucite with Silver Hardware glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior clear lucite with silver hardware accent glasses are highlighted with red lucite interior trim.
New Vintage Christian Dior 2788 Prescription Gold Reading Glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Highly coveted Christian Dior frame in gold with burgundy details. Ready for prescription lenses. This item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. New, never worn or displa...
Christian Dior Huge Gilded Gold Hardware, Black Lucite Overlay Glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
These wonderfully huge Christian Dior Gilded gold tone hardware with black lucite overlay id accented with the signature "CD" logo on the arms. Slightly prescription lens, the front ...
Christian Dior Belt with Blue Glass Paste, circa 1995/2005
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated belt with blue glass paste. 1995/2005 circa Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: f...
Christian Dior Warm Tortoise Shell Lucite Accented with Corner Studs Glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior elegant warm tortoise shell thick lucite prescription glasses are highlighted with corner studs in front.
CHRISTIAN DIOR black 100% silk glass PVC beaded collar tshirt FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR black 100% silk glass PVC beaded collar tshirt FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A02453 Brand: Christian Dior Material: Silk Color: Black, Clear Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink marble glass bead choker necklace, fw 1999
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano; Pink marble glass bead Maasai choker necklace - 7 beaded stands - 2 long beaded strands, which can be wrapped around twice to shorten length - Signa...
A pair of Vintage 1970s sunglasses by Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A chic pair of 1970s Christian Dior sunglasses. These glasses have an olive cloured frams.
Met Exhibition 1997 House of Dior Galliano Embroidered Silk Jacquard Cheongsam
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano for the House of Dior 1997-1998 F/W gold silk jacquard cheongsam. Embroidered with faux pearl beads; embellished with green silk jacquard and blue, white ,and red sil...
Christian Dior faux tortoiseshell glasses frames
By Christian Dior
Located in NEWARK, GB
A Super stylish pair of preppy Christian Dior Monsieur glasses or spectacle frames.
Christian Dior Trotter Logo Eye Glass Case
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Dior textile eye glass case of woven grey beige and navy, signature Trotter logo print. 1980's France.
Christian Dior preppy style glasses frames, spectacles
By Christian Dior
Located in NEWARK, GB
Super stylish pair of preppy Christian Dior Monsieur glasses or spectacle frames.
Christian Dior Vintage Murano Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage Italian MURANO blown hollow egg-shaped paperweight featuring marbling design with flower edge on an iridescent background. Engraved CHRISTIAN DIOR. Indicativ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage black wool glass embellished collar sweater FR34 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage black wool glass embellished collar sweater FR34 XS Reference: LNKO/A02541 Brand: Dior Material: Wool Color: Black, Clear Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover Made...
Rare Vintage Christian Dior 1990s Round " CD " Logo Tortoise Sunglasses Glasses
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 90s round sunglasses! Amazing shape, that is so in style at the moment, and will remain a classic silhouette. Matte gold sides feature signature CD (on bo...
1960s Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Blue Stained Glass Silk Evening Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Christian Dior designed clothes fit for royalty, as he famously believed “every woman is a princess.”
Christian Dior Vintage Green Oversize Oval Frame Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Silver CD hardware on both exterior sides of arms. Signed Christian Dior. These vintage Dior glasses were originally made in Germany which is rare for Dior and highly collectible.
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple glass bead choker necklace, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior purple glass bead choker necklace ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ 18-strands of purple glass beads with 3 looped strands ▪ Large glass stone hangs at the centre ▪ ...
Miss Dior By CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960's Ribbon Loop Glass Beaded Evening Calot Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: Miss Dior By CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1960's Ribbon Loop Glass Beaded Evening Calot Hat Circa: c.1960’s Label(s): Miss Dior by Christian Dior Designer: Marc Bohan Style: Calot...
Christian Dior by Galliano 'Hommage to Mariano Fortuny' Delphos Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1999 John Galliano, for the House of Dior, designed a homage to Mariano Fortuny. This Delphos gown fashioned of accordian pleated teal china silk in the fashion of the original Fortu...
CHRISTIAN DIOR c.1990's JOHN GALLIANO Stained Glass Print Velvet Bodycon Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Thiensville, WI
Christian Dior c.late 1990's designed by John Galliano multicolored stained glass print crushed velvet dress.
Met Exhibition 1997 House of Dior Galliano Embroidered Silk Jacquard Cheongsam
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano for the House of Dior 1997-1998 F/W gold silk jacquard cheongsam. Embroidered with faux pearl beads; embellished with green silk jacquard and blue, white ,and red sil...
1960S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Baby Pink Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Encrusted Mod
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic and expensive sparkle to the prong set cut crystals in both pink and clear, with bugle beads emulating broken glass. 1960S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Baby Pink Silk Blend Radzim...
Christian Dior Stained Glass Floral and Paisley Print Silk Evening Coat, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This stunning Christian Dior New York evening coat was made for Dior's American Market.
1970's Christian Dior Honeycomb Frame Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Channel the 1970's jetset with these fabulous Christian Dior honeycomb frame glasses. The semi-opaque frames feature a water-blasted design and green lenses. - Frames: 2.5" x 2.5" ...
Resort 2008 Christian Dior White Strapless Gown with Glass Embellished Bust
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Resort 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano embroidered white strapless gown with glass beaded embellishments.
VIntage Christian Dior Blue "Light" Swarofski Crystal Adorned Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glasses are marked, Christian Dior, Made in Italy, DIOR LIGHT/SM/OPTYL.
80'S Christian Dior MOD "CD" Logo Mod Butterfly Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare white metal frame with pink prescription bi-focal RX glass lens and gold "CD" logo Mod Christian Dior sunglasses.
60s Glass Beaded Miss Dior Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Black Christian Dior, Miss Dior embroidered and glass bead hat.
New w/ Tags John Galliano Christian Dior 2007 Black Evening Dress w Glass Beads
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely stunning strapless black satin evening dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's ready to wear collection Fall 2007.
Gianni Versace vintage glasses frame
By Gianni Versace
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Gianni Versace MODEL: 621 - 945 MADE IN: Italy ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 48 mm / 1 7/8 in Lens height: 39 mm / 1 9/16 in Bri...
$437
W 2.5 in D 0.38 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Gucci Sterling Silver Rhinestone Mirror Powder Compact #16521
By Gucci
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver mirror powder compact by Gucci. Beautiful textured design featuring red and blue rhinetstones and an etched shooting star frame. The sides are etched all aro...
Sterling Silver
$1,337
H 0.63 in W 2.96 in D 1.74 in
French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite. The clasp features a stylised carved...
Coral, Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Diamond Pearl Enamel Gold Make Up Vanity Case Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k gold vanity cosmetic case, including a compact, lipstick and additional small compartment. Decorated with enamel top (small chip on enamel on one corner). Box measures 3...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
$3,375
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Christian Dior Rare D09 Amber Oversized Optyl Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Dior D09 Oversized Frame Sporting A Pair Of Light Brown Lenses. Made In Austria. Produced And Design In 1970'S. The Item Has Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage....
$4,500
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in
French Art Deco Sterling Silver with Gemstone Rosetta Compact Case by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Cartier compact case in the iconic Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior that feature a mirror and a compartment for powder. The exterior featur...
Multi-gemstone, Silver
$5,250
H 0.47 in W 1.77 in D 3.07 in
Art Deco Louis Kuppenheim Attributed Sterling Silver Enamel Japonisme Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Art Deco period silver & enamel snuff box. Attributed to the workshops of Louis Kuppenheim in Pforzheim, Germany. In sterling silver. With a red enamel grou...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Round Tortoise Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Dior Celestial Limited Edition - Tortoise frame - Black lenses - Comes with the original outer box, case and cleaning cloth
Vintage Tortoise Chisti 1970'S Sunglasses Made in France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Chisti Medium Tortoise Frame, Light Brown Lenses. Made In The 1970'S In France. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. Front ...
$58,013
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight wi...
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage Christian Dior from the 70's
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and undeniably couture, these Christian Dior sunglasses from the 1970s perfectly embody the refinement of the French fashion house. Their oversized silhouette, softened by ha...
1980s Christian Dior Oversized Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Christian Dior gold metal sunglasses with red details throughout. CD logo on both arms and brand engraving on interior arm. New dark grey lenses. Excellent vintage condition. N...
Iconic 1970s Christian Dior Sunglasses 2026 60s 70s Jade Optyl Oversize
By Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
The fabulous iconic Christian Dior oversized sunglasses from the 1970s, 2026-60, one of the most sought after designs. A similar version was worn by Margor Robbie as Sharon Tate in O...
Christian Dior Unique Inner-Framed Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior unique inner-framed sunglasses measures 1 1/2" in height, 5 1/8" in length across the front and 5 3/8" in length on the sides.
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Versace S/S 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Vintage Backless Light Yellow Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$198Sale Price|60% Off
New Fendi brown Buckle Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Sunglasses with Case Brand New Brow & Black Sunglasses Fendi Buckle Detail at Sides Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection With Ca...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
Oversize Prada Black Baroque Scroll Sunglasses Style PR 27N – 55-22-135 mm, 2015
By Prada
Located in Tucson, AZ
Singularly beautiful and immediately recognizable: the original Prada Minimalist Baroque collection sunglass in black celluloid with gray gradient lenses and scrolled temples; Prada ...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
$3,995
Size: Medium / Large
1970s HALSTON Cashmere Camel Tan 70s Vintage Dress and Cardigan Sweater Jacket
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
No one did cashmere or beading quite like HALSTON! This chic 1970s HALSTON ensemble consists of a long cashmere cardigan and sleeveless cashmere dress. Simply slips over the head and...
$3,240
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
NWT Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots It. 38 US 8
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Lace Patent Leather Ankle Boots Italian size 38 - US 8 2008 Collection A little lace goes a long way, so make these Roberto Cavalli boots your nod to one of...
$765Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the valley 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily of the Valley Ring. Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 2.6 g depends from size Gemstones: Colo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Mollie Parnis Romantic Red Gown with Caplet
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1960's red chiffon hanky hem gown with matching capelet. Fitted through the bodice with spaghetti straps the dress is double layered, a feature that is accented by the irre...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress IT 42
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Couture Numbered Fully Embellished Blazer Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Couture Numbered Embellished Jacket Label Number - 55801. Colors - Purple, Red, Black. Hand Embellished with Beads and Sequins. Black Velvet Collar. Decora...
Gianni Versace Couture Floral \Dress 2002 Fit and flare
By Versace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Details, Details on this Fabulous Gianni Versace Dress. Each side features a slit with Brass buttons, some are faux and others are usable. The sleeves as well have the same detailing...
Ad Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fall / Winter 2008 Turquoise Blue Dress
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Ad Campaign with Kate Moss ( in the gray version ) YVES SAINT LAURENT by Stefano Pilati turquoise blue avant garde strapless wool felt dress ! Julianne Moore and Gweneth Paltrow also...
When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.
This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.
And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”
Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.
In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.
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