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Christian Dior Tuxedo

CHRISTIAN DIOR black wool mohair boxy peak collar tux jacket FR40 L
CHRISTIAN DIOR black wool mohair boxy peak collar tux jacket FR40 L

CHRISTIAN DIOR black wool mohair boxy peak collar tux jacket FR40 L

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR black wool mohair boxy peak collar tux jacket FR40 L Reference: VACN/A00059 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Wool, Mohair Color: Black Pattern: Soli...

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2010s Italian Tuxedo Jackets

1980s Christian Dior Black Fine Wool Tuxedo Dress
1980s Christian Dior Black Fine Wool Tuxedo Dress

1980s Christian Dior Black Fine Wool Tuxedo Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s black fine wool Christian Dior cocktail dress. The dress looks like a double breasted tuxedo jacket and pencil skirt ensemble from the front, and a dress from the back.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Black wool long Tuxedo skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
Black wool long Tuxedo skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR

Black wool long Tuxedo skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool long Tuxedo skirt . Silk lining. Pocket on both side + 2 pocket on the back. Belt-loop. Hidden zip, hook&eye, button and buttonhole closure on the top middle front. SIZE ...

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2010s Flare Skirts

Black and white Tuxedo shirt Dior
Black and white Tuxedo shirt Dior

Black and white Tuxedo shirt Dior

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white Tuxedo shirt. SIZE 40 / L

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2010s Italian Shirts

Skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Haute Couture Circa 1995
Skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Haute Couture Circa 1995

Skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Haute Couture Circa 1995

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990-1995 France Haute couture skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior dating from the 1990s. Tuxedo jacket and fitted skirt in cardinal purple wool twill.

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1990s French Skirt Suits

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Dior Navy Tuxedo Jacket Size 4.
Dior Navy Tuxedo Jacket Size 4.

Dior Navy Tuxedo Jacket Size 4.

By Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

Christian Dior navy tuxedo jacket is a size 4. Match this jacket with your vintage 1980s Calvin Klein jeans and Tom Ford heels and go serve up some serious attitude.

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1980s American Tuxedo Jackets

CHRISTIAN DIOR Tuxedo
CHRISTIAN DIOR Tuxedo

CHRISTIAN DIOR Tuxedo

By Christian Dior

Located in Austin, TX

Christian Dior black tuxedo suit. Jacket: 38" bust, 32" waist, 21" sleeve, 17" shoulder, 30 1/2" length.

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1980s American Trouser Pant Suits

Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket, 1980s
Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket, 1980s

Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket, 1980s

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Christian Dior wool tuxedo jacket with satin lapel.

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1980s American Blazers

Christian Dior By Raf Simons Black Tuxedo Jacket With Satin Lapels
Christian Dior By Raf Simons Black Tuxedo Jacket With Satin Lapels

Christian Dior By Raf Simons Black Tuxedo Jacket With Satin Lapels

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a Christian Dior by Raf Simons black tuxedo evening jacket featuring satin lapels, a fitted body and sleeves, side pockets, and a sculptured ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tuxedo Jackets

Christian Dior Couture Tuxedo Dress
Christian Dior Couture Tuxedo Dress

Christian Dior Couture Tuxedo Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Austin, TX

Christian Dior Couture strapless tuxedo dress. Condition: Very good.

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Strapless Tuxedo Dress
Christian Dior Strapless Tuxedo Dress

Christian Dior Strapless Tuxedo Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Black Christian Dior silk strapless tuxedo dress. Colour: Black Material: Silk 100% Size: FR 42 Measurements: bust: 86 centimetres, waist: 74 centimetres, hips: 92 centim...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Jacket Classic Tuxedo Black fits 6 to 8 New
Christian Dior Jacket Classic Tuxedo Black fits 6 to 8 New

Christian Dior Jacket Classic Tuxedo Black fits 6 to 8 New

By Christian Dior

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Christian Dior black tuxedo jacket. Satin peak lapel single breast. 1 covered button, 1 inside snap and 2 hook and eyes.

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2010s French Blazers

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Size 41 Black Long Virgin Wool Tuxedo Suit
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Size 41 Black Long Virgin Wool Tuxedo Suit

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Size 41 Black Long Virgin Wool Tuxedo Suit

By Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR suit comes in a black virgin wool with a full liner and includes a single breasted, single button sport coat with a peak lapel and matching pleated front trous...

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19th Century Trouser Pant Suits

CHRISTIAN DIOR Size L Off White Pleated Cotton Tuxedo Long Sleeve Shirt
CHRISTIAN DIOR Size L Off White Pleated Cotton Tuxedo Long Sleeve Shirt

CHRISTIAN DIOR Size L Off White Pleated Cotton Tuxedo Long Sleeve Shirt

By Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

Marked: 15/34 Measurements: Shoulder: 18 inches Chest: 40 inches Sleeve: 25.5 inches Length: 32 inches Sui Generis Reference: 120041 Category: Long Sleeve Shir...

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21st Century and Contemporary Collars

new CHRISTIAN DIOR ATELIER black wool gold stitch peak lapel tuxedo blazer FR46
new CHRISTIAN DIOR ATELIER black wool gold stitch peak lapel tuxedo blazer FR46

new CHRISTIAN DIOR ATELIER black wool gold stitch peak lapel tuxedo blazer FR46

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new CHRISTIAN DIOR ATELIER black wool gold stitch peak lapel tuxedo blazer FR46 Brand: Christian Dior Collection: Atelier collection Model Name / Style: Blazer coat Material: Wool Co...

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2010s Italian Blazers

Off-white chevron Tuxedo suit with satin collar Christian Dior Circa 1980's
Off-white chevron Tuxedo suit with satin collar Christian Dior Circa 1980's

Off-white chevron Tuxedo suit with satin collar Christian Dior Circa 1980's

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white chevron Tuxedo suit with satin collar . No fabric composition tag cut mai fabric is probabaly cotton, 2nd collar fabric is satin ( and detachable) and lining is probably ac...

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1980s American Trouser Pant Suits

CHRISTIAN DIOR RAF black wool peak lapel pleated side tuxedo blazer jacket FR42
CHRISTIAN DIOR RAF black wool peak lapel pleated side tuxedo blazer jacket FR42

CHRISTIAN DIOR RAF black wool peak lapel pleated side tuxedo blazer jacket FR42

By Christian Dior, Raf Simons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR RAF black wool peak lapel pleated side tuxedo blazer jacket FR42 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Raf Simons Model Name / Style: Pleated blazer Material: Wool Color: Bl...

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2010s French Blazers

Christian Dior Wool Mid-Length Dress in Purple
Christian Dior Wool Mid-Length Dress in Purple

Christian Dior Wool Mid-Length Dress in Purple

By Christian Dior

Located in Carnate, IT

Christian Dior Wool Mid-Length Dress in Purple Christian Dior coordonnés Purple dress, tuxedo style with side buttons.

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Late 20th Century Day Dresses

DIOR HOMME Hedi Slimane black peak satin lapel tuxedo tailcoat jacket FR46 S
DIOR HOMME Hedi Slimane black peak satin lapel tuxedo tailcoat jacket FR46 S

DIOR HOMME Hedi Slimane black peak satin lapel tuxedo tailcoat jacket FR46 S

By Christian Dior, Hedi Slimane

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR HOMME Hedi Slimane black peak satin lapel tuxedo tailcoat jacket FR46 S Reference: BMPA/A00254 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Hedi Slimane Material: Feels like linen, Satin Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Coats

DIOR HOMME by HEDI SLIMANE 38 Short Black Wool Tuxedo 6 Button Coat Tail Jacket
DIOR HOMME by HEDI SLIMANE 38 Short Black Wool Tuxedo 6 Button Coat Tail Jacket

DIOR HOMME by HEDI SLIMANE 38 Short Black Wool Tuxedo 6 Button Coat Tail Jacket

By Hedi Slimane, Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

"Exclusive for Japan" Dior Homme Tuxedo Jacket consists of wool material in a black color tone. Designed with silk peek lapel collar, light stitching along the edges, double breast b...

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Skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Haute Couture Circa 1995
Skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Haute Couture Circa 1995

Skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Haute Couture Circa 1995

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990-1995 France Haute couture skirt suit by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior dating from the 1990s. Tuxedo jacket and fitted skirt in cardinal purple wool twill.

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Christian Dior Jeune Homme Tuxedo Jacket With Tails Black Wool Size S/M 1980s
Christian Dior Jeune Homme Tuxedo Jacket With Tails Black Wool Size S/M 1980s

Christian Dior Jeune Homme Tuxedo Jacket With Tails Black Wool Size S/M 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's a cool black tuxedo jacket from Christian Dior for their Jeune Homme collection for young men.

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1980s American Tuxedo Jackets

1994 Christian Dior Black Tuxedo Jacket & Pant Ensemble w/Embelliishments
1994 Christian Dior Black Tuxedo Jacket & Pant Ensemble w/Embelliishments

1994 Christian Dior Black Tuxedo Jacket & Pant Ensemble w/Embelliishments

By Christian Dior

Located in Studio City, CA

1994 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre black tuxedo wrap jacket with metal and rhinestone embellishments as well as attached silk cord wrap at waist and high-waisted, pleated matchi...

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1980s Christian Dior Three-Piece Tuxedo Suit (8) NEW Old Stock
1980s Christian Dior Three-Piece Tuxedo Suit (8) NEW Old Stock

1980s Christian Dior Three-Piece Tuxedo Suit (8) NEW Old Stock

By Christian Dior

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is Christian Dior "The Suit", which was produced in the United States, and is made of polyester which feels like textured wool.

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1980s American Skirt Suits

Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket with Unusual Back Cutout
Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket with Unusual Back Cutout

Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket with Unusual Back Cutout

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior tuxedo jacket likely dates to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

Amazing Christian Dior Tuxedo Style Silk Jacket with Strass Matching  Belt. S.2
Amazing Christian Dior Tuxedo Style Silk Jacket with Strass Matching  Belt. S.2

Amazing Christian Dior Tuxedo Style Silk Jacket with Strass Matching Belt. S.2

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice jacket from Duior ein black silk with its matching belt with strass. Relly good condition, just some minor signs of use. Perfect for a glam evening.

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1990s French Tuxedo Jackets

Christian Dior Black Wool Tuxedo Jacket 1970s
Christian Dior Black Wool Tuxedo Jacket 1970s

Christian Dior Black Wool Tuxedo Jacket 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Christian Dior Monsieur vintage men's jacket 70s. Classic tuxedo, black color.

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Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era black tuxedo jacket
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era black tuxedo jacket

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era black tuxedo jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era black tuxedo jacket. Velvet shawl collar with braided trim edge.

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1980s Tuxedo Jackets

Dior Homme Men's Black Tuxedo Jacket Hedi Slimane
Dior Homme Men's Black Tuxedo Jacket Hedi Slimane

Dior Homme Men's Black Tuxedo Jacket Hedi Slimane

By Hedi Slimane, Christian Dior

Located in Berlin, DE

Iconic Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane beautifully cut black two button tuxedo from early 2000. Measurements : shoulders : 40 cm breast : 45 cm sleeves : 62 cm total length : 72 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tuxedo Jackets

Dior by John Galliano Tuxedo Jacket
Dior by John Galliano Tuxedo Jacket

Dior by John Galliano Tuxedo Jacket

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Dior by John Galliano Tuxedo Jacket

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1990s French Jackets

New W Tag $4300 Dior Catwalk Long Jacket /Mini dress Coll  Spring 2013
New W Tag $4300 Dior Catwalk Long Jacket /Mini dress Coll  Spring 2013

New W Tag $4300 Dior Catwalk Long Jacket /Mini dress Coll Spring 2013

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular New with tags Christian Dior long jacket . Collection Spring 2013 . Retail tag on this beauty is still attached with whooping price of $4300!! Wool and silk blend fabr...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tuxedo Jackets

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Christian Dior Tuxedo For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary christian dior tuxedo you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a christian dior tuxedo may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Christian Dior Tuxedo?

On average, a christian dior tuxedo on 1stDibs sells for $825, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $8,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Christian Dior for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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