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.
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.
Navy blue suede trench-coat Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue suede trench-coat made on panels of suede stitched together until the hips and then open. Suede belt, buckle and belt-loop. Pocket on both side. No lining. Button and but...
CHRISTIAN DIOR camel suede HAND PAINTED CRUISE 2018 Coat Jacket 42 L
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior handmade-painted hooded coat in camel calf leather (100%) with deep slits on the sides and fringes all around the bottom-hem. Closes with a hook at the ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Fuchsia Double Breasted Suede Coat
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Dior, fuchsia double breasted, slim line, suede, coat, having a small pointed collar, and tiny stitched "pleating" detail around the bodice starting at the sides an...
Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 2000 Suede Coat with Fur Size 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior - John Galliano Burgundy Suede Coat with Red Lining and Fur Collar.
1970s Geometric Suede & Shearling Patchwork Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and visually arresting 1970s Christian Dior patchwork coat crafted in richly hued suede and finished with plush shearling trim.
Christian Dior Mink Fur and Suede Bomber Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very elegant Christian Dior Mink fur and suede bomber coat. Grid pattern.
Fur
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.
1980s Christian Dior Fourrers Red Suede Leather Fur Shearling Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
1980s (or early 90s) Christian Dior Fourrers stunning tomato red suede coat with red shearling lining and red dyed fox fur trim along the collar and cuffs.
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/A00003 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Suede Color: Brown P...
CHRISTIAN DIOR suede cape with leather trim and fox fur collar
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rose colored suede cape with leather trim and fox fur collar from Christian Dior dating to the late 1970's, early 1980's. Ties at sides under arms with tie closure at neck. One size ...
1990s Christian Dior Tan Suede Dress and Jacket with Lace Trim
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1990's Christian Dior Boutique maxi dress and jacket ensemble. Both pieces feature tan eyelet suede with cream lace trim at the neckline, cuffs and hem. Beautiful juxtaposit...
1970s Christian Dior Suede Leopard Print Cape with Fox Fur Collar
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Vintage Christian Dior Suede Leopard Print Cape lined in wool with fox fur collar and leather tassel. Cape has 2 front pockets and 2 inner pockets. Fit all Size. Small ...
John Galliano for Dior Suede Motorcycle Jacket
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Christian Dior, mustard tone suede, motorcycle jacket, having a small pointed collar, breast pockets, and an adjustable fitted bodice. Jacket adjusts at the sides w...
Amazing 1970s Christian Dior Suede Swing Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
Love this seventies suede Dior coat with its incredible swing cut. You can just see the mastery in the cut with that incredible back especially - there is literally yards of fabric i...
Christian Dior Runway Mink, Suede, and Fox Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Layers of brown mink and suede with a full brown fox collar. Bracelet sleeve. Three quarter length. Brown silk lining. Hook front closure. Size US 8.
Dior Vintage Brown Suede Belted Coat L
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This coat brings you both class and luxury as you wear it. It is highlighted with long sleeves and classic details, thus granting a polished, formal finish.
Christian Dior Patchwork Suede Trenchcoat circa 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an olive green and tan patchwork suede trench by Christian Dior c. 1980s. It features suede lace stitching, large lapel collar, and belt. It also has a 3/4 sleeves with a r...
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 on the collar and the bottom, and fringed along the edges with brown leather listels.
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 on the collar and the bottom, and fringed along the edges with brown leather listels.
Christian Dior Green Mink Trimmed Suede Jacket Made in France
By Christian Dior
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior Paris elegant green suede jacket.
The mink collar and cuff's are dyed green, and there are green enamel buttons.
Totally Luscious
Bust 37"
...
Christian Dior Green Suede & Fox Fringe Leather Poncho
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
* Absolutely stunning stenciled suede poncho with leather fringe.
* It's trimmed in green fox at the collar & has two pockets trimmed in leather.
* It's fully lined & h...
Dior leather and suede couture coat 1980's
By Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bands of grey suede alternate with leather. Drawstring closures.
From a collection of a French starlet and model, 1960's and 70's.
Christian Dior Beige Sheepskin Shearling Lace Overlay Leather Suede Coat UK 8
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Beige Sheepskin Shearling Lace Overlay Suede Coat UK 8 Amazing long shearling coat from Christian Dior Paris features white shearling double collar Delicate black ...
Dior by John Galliano Corset Lace Suede Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano Corset Lace Suede Jacket. Buff goat suede, laced front back and on the arms. Size 36 Fr US 4 Measurements: Bust 34", Waist 30", Sleeve 21", ...
Christian Dior Suede Cape with Fringed Leather Trim and Fox Fur
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior blue suede cape with fringed leather trim and fox fur collar and cuffs. The shape is beautiful on, gorgeous color, just an overall knock out Dior piece! Circa 1980s. ...
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue wool & black suede cape
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, early 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue wool & black suede cape. This gorgeous cape is made of vibrant blue wool with thick, black suede skin edge binding at the col...
Christian Dior by Galliano Corset Lace Suede Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by Galliano Corset Lace Suede Jacket
80s Dior green reversible suede cape
By Christian Dior
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Dior reversible cape in green suede. Collar edged in green fox fur with central ribbon closure. Opening sleeves, tassels and tails in decorative green vision fur. Inner part in multi...
1970's Christian Dior Colorful Suede & Shearling Patchwork Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Christian Dior is probably the best known name in high fashion since the late 1940's.
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
Givenchy Yellow and Orange Plaid Halter Top and Skirt set, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Givenchy Yellow, orange plaid cotton summer/vacation halter top and maxi skirt set. Fit size 4
Galanos Silk Jersey Purple / Rust / Taupe Balloon Sleeve Custom Made Dress, 70s
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos streamline and sleek draped silk jersey calf-length disco dress in color-blocked purple, rust and taupe. Asymmetrical keyhole neckline enhance this couture qualit...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$840Sale Price|30% Off
1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline. Elegant V neck and short sleeves are trimmed in hand s...
Herve Leger Bodycon Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful bight pink fitted dress from master designer Herve Leger in his signature stretch fabric. The dress has spaghetti straps and the body conscious fit he is famous for. It ...
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...
1970s Vintage Oscar de la Renta Matching Plaid Dress + Jacket Ensemble
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant 2-piece vintage 1970s jacket and dress ensemble by Oscar de la Renta. Dress is partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. Jacket is fully lined with button, tie and hook...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Balmain, Pierre 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...
$795
Size: Small - Large
1970s Pomare Hawaiian Vintage Colorful Tropical Print Halter Wrap 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet versatile POMARE of HAWAII brightly colored floral wrap halter maxi dress! Soft cotton blend, with bright colors in purple, pink, blue, fuchsia, green and yellow. Criss cro...
1970s Geoffrey Beene Brown and Red Knit Maxi Dress/ skirt
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Qiana Brown burgundy red knit strapless dress with long sash. Dress can be worn as a maxi skirt. Dress has hidden pocket. Skirt is styled with Gianfranco Ferr...
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
1980s Betsey Johnson Punk Label Flower Print Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Top
By Betsey Johnson
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing RARE early 1980s BETSEY JOHNSON Punk Label long sleeve cotton stretch shirt! Features awesome prints in an array of different flowers, including roses, hibiscuses, cherry blo...
1960s Teal Traina XL Size Nautical Navy Blue Red Vintage 60s Wool Wrap Dress
By Teal Traina, Traina-Norell
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s TEAL TRAINA larger size navy blue and red nautical 'anchor' belted wool wrap dress! Features a soft navy blue virgin wool with red accents. Red anchor embroidered at the...
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique 1970s Maxi Dress and Wrap with Stud Trim
By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black wool jersey maxi dress and wrap from Givenchy. It has long sleeves, a crew neckline and comes with a narrow tie belt and matching wrap. The lower sleeves and skirt...
Norman Norell Maxi Dress Gown 1960s
By Norman Norell, Norman Norell
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous fine black wool jersey maxi dress gown by master designer Norman Norell. It has a crew neckline, dolman sleeves with zipper wrists and a silk satin ribbon belt adorning t...
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.