Christian Dior London 1954 'Mexico' Gold Embellished Black Faille H-Line Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This Christian Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection....
Christian Dior, Frida Kahlo and Maria Grazia Chiuri in Mexico City - Cruise 2024
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Vintage trousers in black wool and brown leather Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage trousers in black wool and brown leather from Christian Dior, Mexican chaps style, woven perforated leather yoke sewn with trimmings, wide trousers open on the sides with sil...
CHRISTIAN DIOR multicolor Mexican canvas LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Large in orange, green, purple, yellow and petrol and pink mexican embroidered canvas.
Christian Dior Multicolor Printed Silk Mexico Millefiori Diamond Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Classy and stylish are some words that come to our minds when we look at the scarf. The label brings you this versatile creation made from luxurious materials that you style with man...
Dior Black Mexican Fiesta Roses Straw Hat Size 58
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This hat by Dior is one accessory your summer wardrobe has been missing! It has been crafted from cotton 7 paper. It features rose motifs. Be it picnics or beach vacations; it is sur...
Naeem Khan Vintage Black Metallic Gold Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress, 1990s
By Naeem Khan, Riazee
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1990s Naeem Khan sequin and beaded evening dress with a cut out detail in gold and black. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 4 and the dress fits ...
1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress
By Ann Lawrence
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning construction! Vintage metallic gold and black evening dress by Ann Lawrence with a full structured skirt and beaded fringe trim. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure....
1960s Sexy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Sheath Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
Sexy vintage 1960s cocktail dress in metallic gold and black fabric. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size XS-S. The bust measures 36", waist 24.5...
Oscar De La Renta Black Wool Cocktail Dress with Gem Embroidery US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Black Cocktail Dress Designer Size - 6 100% Wool - Heavy-weight, wool crepe fabric. Intricate Gold Leaf, Pearl, and Gem Embroidery at hem. Wide funnel neck, Sleeve...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Fall 2009 Black & Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress, 4
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Richardson, TX
This Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2009 black and gold brocade cocktail dress is a beautifully wearable example of Galliano’s richly decorative work for the house of Di...
Party in Palm Springs. From the Fashion series
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
$3,500
Size: 6 (with full bust)
1950s Samuel Winston Black and Gold Cocktail Dress w Exquisite Bodice Detailing
By Samuel Winston
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s Samuel Winston cocktail dress with full black taffeta skirt and exquisite bodice detailing in gold silk satin and ruched chiffon.Back zipper and organza and horseha...
$895
Size: IT 40, fits US 2/4
Dolce and Gabbana Unworn 2006 Black Lace Dress with Gold Laurel Trim Ad Campaign
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana black lace dress with band below bust featuring gold laurel embroidery. Slightly peekaboo black built in bra (a signature D&G touch) and built in corset at top. Adj...
$2,650
Size: Small - Small Medium
1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures symmetrical medallion prints on an iridescent silk. Wrap style with interior button a...
1950's Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior London 1950's Demi Couture black apron front dinner dress with original Dior tag still intact indicating that this dress was never worn. Black light-weight diagonal we...
Christian Dior Black Wool and Openwork Lace Cocktail Dress with Silk Lining
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
Elegant and refined, this Christian Dior Paris cocktail dress is crafted in black wool with a luxurious silk lining and features striking openwork guipure-style lace panels throughou...
$600
Size: Up to Modern 8
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice is heavily beaded with a banded neckline. Double layer silk chiffon full skirt. Cent...
1960 Pauline Trigere Mod Black Wool A-Line Dress w Sheer Paillette Embellishment
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1960s Pauline Trigere Mod black wool A-line cocktail dress with sheer silk bodice panel embellished with great silver paillettes and beads. Unusual discrete side zipper, ...
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a tailored gold and black silk flower brocade bodice, with a forgiving black silk chiffo...
$995
Size: Small / Medium
Gorgeous 1950s Black + Gold Silk Lace Fit and Flare Glitter Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace with a golden satin underlay, with sparkles of colorful glitter sporadically...
1960S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Beaded Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Beaded Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Origami Applique Shirt
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white cotton shirt by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons. It has a shirt collar, cuffs and closes up the front with mother of pearl buttons. Along the shoulders, upper...
Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
By Atelier Versace
Located in Buchanan, MI
Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress
By Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress Unique and rare long multicolour dress totally made in italy in italian size range 40 Beads and sequins all over
$524Sale Price|25% Off
Moschino Vintage Heart Dress US Size 8
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage black dress featuring a large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breast. This dress features : - Black wool blend fabric. - Large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breas...
1970s Joseph Magnin White Eyelet Cotton Embrodiered Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s JOSEPH MAGNIN white cotton eyelet embrodiered long sleeve shirt dress! Features a stark white color with embroidered flowers down the front center, collar, and sleeve cuff...
Hermes Vintage Riding Jacket / Blazer Check Leather Buttons Velvet Collar 36 / 4
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a particularly beautiful 4 button single breasted Hermes vintage riding jacket. Shawl shaped lapel with a black velvet collar. Leather covered buttons. The fabric ...
Vintage Emilio Pucci Velvet Dress w/Floral Print & Dramatic Side Slit
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Studio City, CA
A vintage velvet Emilio Pucci day dress with spaghetti straps and a dramatic side slit up the left leg. Features a fantastical floral and leaf print in a color palette of greenish bl...
Pauline Trigere Black Point d'esprit Gown - size 10 - Circa 70's
By Pauline Trigère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pauline Trigere Black Point d'esprit Gown - size 10 - Circa 70's This beautiful gown has layers of tulle and lace, and is pure elegance. It is in excellent vintage condition. Measur...
1960S Champagne Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ikat Printed Cocktail Dress From Joh
Located in New York, NY
1960S Champagne Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ikat Printed Cocktail Dress From John Galliano's Archive
1970's Jean Muir Navy Blue Long Sleeve Gown
By Jean Muir
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's navy blue, long sleeve polyester jersey gown with a yoke and hand smocking through the shoulders and bust. Cuffs have two fabric covered buttons and the sleeves are over sized...
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...
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress Size S
Vivienne Westwood red checked wool waistcoat with caplet, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red checked wool waistcoat with caplet detachable leather buckle fastenings. Fall-Winter 1988
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag Year 2006 {VINTAGE 17 Years} 13"W x 8"H x 7.5"D Made in Italy
NWT Fausto Puglisi Dramatic Runway Asymmetric Black & White Dress Gown
By FAUSTO PUGLISI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous black and off white asymmetric runway gown by Fausto Puglisi. Eye catching presence showcases a fabulous feast for the eyes. Fashioned of black crepe and ecru net with ...
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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