New Vintage Christian Dior 2230 70 White Origami Optyl Sunglasses Germany
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Christian Dior 2230 70 White Origami frame with spotless light brown gradient lenses.
New Vintage Christian Dior 2230 70 White Origami Optyl Sunglasses Germany
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Christian Dior 2230 70 White Origami frame with spotless light brown gradient lenses.
Christian Dior By John Galliano Runway Origami Lily Flower Cotton Jacket, FW2007
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
The nipped-in waist is balanced by slightly structured shoulders, while an origami-folding lily flower pops out from the collar.
New Vintage Christian Dior 2177 White Origami Optyl Sunglasses Germany
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Christian Dior 2177 White Origami frame with spotless light brown gradient lenses.
CHRISTIAN DIOR red wool origami off centre foldover collar midi dress FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR red wool origami off centre foldover collar midi dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00048 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Wool, Blend Color: ...
New Vintage Christian Dior 2230 10 Leopard Origami Optyl Sunglasses Germany
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Christian Dior 2230 10 leopard Origami frame with spotless light brown gradient lenses.
Fall 2003 John Galliano Origami Kimono as Seen in December Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Seen in the December 2013 issue of British Vogue on Kate Moss is this extraordinary John Galliano for Dior origami kimono. In January 2003, John Galliano had just returned from a...
Christian Dior 2003 Chinese Origami Jacket and Skirt Ensemble Size 6
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in US
The jacket has exaggerated origami-inspired sleeves, with folded panels and five large gold tone hook and eye closures in front.
Dior jacket 'Les pin-up de Dior' by John Galliano Fall 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 1997 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear "Les pin-up de Dior" Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Revisited 'bar' style silk jacquard jacket entirely weaved with ...
Christian Dior jacket 'Zippé et Déchiré' by John Galliano Summer 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2001 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Zippé et Déchiré' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Off-white asymmetrical jacket ornamented with elasticated pleats,...
S/S2007 Christian Dior by Galliano runway floral lace cotton jacket
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2007 Christian Dior by Galliano runway floral lace cotton jacket A runway jacket from John Galliano's Spring/Summer 2007 collection for Christian Dior. Crafted from cotton with...
Christian Dior x John Galliano Resort 2008 SATC Carrie Wedding Blazer
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Prémode presents Christian Dior x John Galliano Resort 2008 SATC Carrie Wedding Blazer As seen on the Christian Dior Resort 2008 runway, this beautiful piece has been famously worn ...
Galliano jacket by John Galliano Winter 2011
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
John Galliano - Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Dark green wool jacket with matching belt. Size marked 40IT, which corresp...
Christian Dior jacket 'Vetements de sport sur talons aiguilles' by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 1998 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear "Vêtements de sport sur talons aiguilles" Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Black wool jacket with fringes and a shawl ...
Dior x John Galliano Fall 2005 Dice Pin Trimmed Bar Jacket
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Absolutely wonderful vintage Dior bar jacket - from John Galliano’s the Fall 2005 collection. Made from soft, smooth black and white herringbone wool and features a gorgeous, removab...
$10,865
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
2005 Galliano for Christian Dior runway tulle jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2005 Galliano for Christian Dior runway tulle jacket (Spring/Summer 2005) John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: Spring/Summer 2005 Christian Dior style: 5E13077000 Country of...
Christian Dior jacket 'showgirls' by John Galliano Summer 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2003 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Showgirls' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Blended cotton jacket with a flower pattern in blue and pink tones. Si...
Christian Dior jacket 'Un anglais à Paris' by John Galliano Summer 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR -2008 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear "Un anglais à Paris" Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Astrakhan and fox fur jacket with a silk lining. Size 42FR in...
Dior cardigan by John Galliano Spring-summer 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2008 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'An Englishman in Paris' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Tiny light-pink cashmere cardigan, without lining. Size 38...
Christian Dior "Esmeralda" Coat Size 36FR, 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Red wool and polyester coat. Monogrammed silk lining. Size 36FR. Collection 2006. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 39 cm, Chest: 46 cm, W...
Christian Dior 2004 by John Galliano Diorissimo Monogram viscose jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior 2004 by John Galliano Diorissimo Monogram viscose jacket John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: Christian Dior 2004 (spring / summer) Country of production: Fra...
Galliano jacket by John Galliano Fall-Winter 2001
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Flared blue satin suit jacket. Size 40FR indicated. Made in France. Condition: Ve...
2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Jacket Spring / Summer
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior by John Galliano – Jacket from the Spring 2005 Collection Made in Italy • Excellent condition • Archival sample Size: FR 40 (equivalent to EU 40 / UK 10 / US 6) Seaso...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
1970's Tan Shearling Embroidered Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Winter warm 1970's tan sheepskin shearling fur coat by San Francisco manufacturer Furs by Max. Beautiful embroidery throughout the front and seams of coat. Coat hits right below the ...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Sylvia Ann 1970s Rose Print Pink Ivory Chiffon Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
By SYLVIA ANN
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s SYLVIA ANN pink, ivory and green chiffon ruffled maxi dress / gown! Features rose bouquets in various sizes throughout. Flutter sleeves, with a flowy layer of chiffon drap...
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Straight Low Rise Jeans Look #33 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man Who Knew...
CHLOE white leather MILK SALLY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé 'Sally Medium' shoulder bag in Milk (cream) grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens with a turn lock and has highlighted borders in gold-tone hardware. Intertwined...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Snake Studded Plum Pumps Shoes 37.5 US 7.5
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Snake Studded Shoes Pumps Designer size 37.5 - US 7.5 Snake Skin, Gold-tone Metal Studs, Dark Brown Suede Detail, Square-Toe, Stacked Heel, Leathe...
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Houndstooth Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Wool houndstooth skirt and jacket Black and white Made in France Two lined side pockets Two grey buttons Black silk lining Skirt back vent Two skir...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Christmas Shanghai Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition double pouchette in coated monogram canvas with Shangai Christmas design. Double zipped compartments with middle open pocket, can be used as a pouchette...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Vintage Leather Straps Black Evening Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Vintage Leather Straps Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Black Gucci vintage maxi dress featuring leather straps with metal logo buckles, square neckline, zip clos...
Michael Forrest Honey Brown Crystal Fox Calf length Fur Coat Collar
By Michael Forrest, Michael Forrest New York
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a marvelous fur coat from Michael Forrest. It is made of plush crystal fox with a strip of suede at the hips near the opening of the velvet lined slash pockets. Fully lined i...
$8,920
H 5 in W 6.75 in D 2.25 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag Year: 1991-1994 {Vintage 20+ Years} Gold hardware Bijoux chain link strap Diamond quilted lambskin l...
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Bag with Gold Hardware in Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag in soft pretty pink Rose Jaipur. This rare to find this retired beautiful soft pink colour is a blend of orange, pink and red and evokes the...
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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