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Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket

Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare 2 piece black wool dress and jacket set from the early collections of Christian Dior designed by the master himself. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a seam belo...

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950's Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress
1950's Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress

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.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Super rare Christian Dior couture vintage dress, 1950’s
Super rare Christian Dior couture vintage dress, 1950’s

Super rare Christian Dior couture vintage dress, 1950’s

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

It has a corset at the waist and a full petticoat. Period – 1950’s Approximate size XS-S Length – 110 cm pit to pit – 90 cm waist – 60 cm shoulders – 38 cm sleeves – 43 cm Fabric ...

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1950s English Cocktail Dresses

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress
1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture black wool dress in pristine condition.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress

1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Our model is a UK 8-10 and 5ft 11in (180cm) and this dress fit her well. 1950s Dior dresses of this magnitude and age rarely come on the market and we are not likely to see another.

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1950s French Evening Dresses

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Late 1950's CHRISTIAN DIOR NY Silk day dress
Late 1950's CHRISTIAN DIOR NY Silk day dress

Late 1950's CHRISTIAN DIOR NY Silk day dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Perfect condition, late 1950's CHRISTIAN DIOR NY silk day dress in dark, midnight blue.

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1950s French Day Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Paris Numbered Brown and Black Dress
1950s Christian Dior Paris Numbered Brown and Black Dress

1950s Christian Dior Paris Numbered Brown and Black Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Houston, TX

New Look Refined. 1950's Christian Dior dress in dark brown (#144006) with black floral motifs.

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1950s French Casual Dresses

Christian Dior 1950s Textured Cocktail Dress with Bows
Christian Dior 1950s Textured Cocktail Dress with Bows

Christian Dior 1950s Textured Cocktail Dress with Bows

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant 1950s cocktail dress from Christian Dior New York.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

A pale yellow late 1950s numbered Christian Dior Haute Couture silk cocktail or day dress, originally made for Margaret, Duchess of Argyll.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown
Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown

Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite burgundy silk satin and gold brocade ball gown is labeled "Christian Dior Made in England by C.D.Models." This orchid pattern, off the shoulder dress, has a ...

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1950s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress
1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New Hope, PA

An absolutely luscious watered silk with a wonderful hand is done in black and white and many shades of grey. The construction of this Dior dress is just amazing. The bodice has a le...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Galliano For Christian Dior 1950's Inspired Cocktail Dress
Galliano For Christian Dior 1950's Inspired Cocktail Dress

Galliano For Christian Dior 1950's Inspired Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Galliano, for Christian Dior, 1950's inspired, cocktail dress in an iridescent "toast" hue of a 'crinkled silk".

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Late 1950's Black Christian Dior Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage Late 1950's Black Christian Dior Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage Late 1950's Black Christian Dior Dress UK 8 US 4

By Christian Dior

Located in Nashville, TN

This collectible and rare late 1950's Christian Dior dress, rendered in a deep black wool crepe, showcases the iconic silhouette of the era, whilst remaining to this day a classic an...

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1950s European Cocktail Dresses

1950's Christian Dior Black Wool Short Sleeve Dress with Tie
1950's Christian Dior Black Wool Short Sleeve Dress with Tie

1950's Christian Dior Black Wool Short Sleeve Dress with Tie

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Provenance from a Canadian women who modeled for Dior and YSL from the mid 1950's until the mid 1960's.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Silk 1950s Christian Dior Numbered Dress
Silk 1950s Christian Dior Numbered Dress

Silk 1950s Christian Dior Numbered Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Silk chiffon dress by Christian Dior with scarf & tassel belt. Fully lined Measurements in inches UA 38" - Waist 30" - Total length 60" -Sleeve 23"

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Christian Dior New Look Peach Silk Dress With Cross Over Bodice
1950s Christian Dior New Look Peach Silk Dress With Cross Over Bodice

1950s Christian Dior New Look Peach Silk Dress With Cross Over Bodice

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This exceptional 1950s Christian Dior peach silk dress with cross over bodice is a beautiful example of the designer's celebrated and timeless New Look aesthetic.

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1950s American Day Dresses

Christian Dior Green Silk Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Christian Dior Green Silk Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Christian Dior Green Silk Cocktail Dress, 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic 1950s Christian Dior Boutique - New York Cocktail Dress.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Early 1950's Dior Beige Silk Robe du Soir
Early 1950's Dior Beige Silk Robe du Soir

Early 1950's Dior Beige Silk Robe du Soir

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pre 1957 Christian Dior beige silk robe du soir cocktail dress. Unique example of one of the first French couture partnerships with a North American luxury department store. All han...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Demi-Couture Red Black Floral Silk Dress, 1950s
Christian Dior Demi-Couture Red Black Floral Silk Dress, 1950s

Christian Dior Demi-Couture Red Black Floral Silk Dress, 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in Boca Raton, FL

After the end of WWII, French fashion became highly coveted once again as the global standard of style. With this, designers such as Christian Dior were charged with meeting global d...

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1950s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior, for Holt Renfrew, Circa 1950s, Pink Lace Dress
Christian Dior, for Holt Renfrew, Circa 1950s, Pink Lace Dress

Christian Dior, for Holt Renfrew, Circa 1950s, Pink Lace Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely lovely pink French lace Christian Dior cocktail dress with matching wrap, made exclusively for Holt Renfrew Canada.
The lace has a beautiful iridescent ribbon overl...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950's Dior Couture Cream Lace Dress Embroidered with Black Silk Ribbon
1950's Dior Couture Cream Lace Dress Embroidered with Black Silk Ribbon

1950's Dior Couture Cream Lace Dress Embroidered with Black Silk Ribbon

Located in New Hope, PA

A 1950's Diorcouture dress from the estate of an American lady who fell in love with and married an Italian Count. The workmanship in this dress is just amazing. A cream colored lace...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Black Silk Ensemble
1950s Christian Dior Black Silk Ensemble

1950s Christian Dior Black Silk Ensemble

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Belonged to a Canadian women who modeled for the House of Dior from the mid 1950's until the mid 1960's. The ensemble, as the tag says, was a sample piece.

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Christian Dior Silk Faille Belted Cocktail
1950s Christian Dior Silk Faille Belted Cocktail

1950s Christian Dior Silk Faille Belted Cocktail

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

Dior red and silk faille new look with a belted waist, banded back, with stand away pockets and plunged neckline and 3/4 length sleeves.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Pattern Hot Pink Silk Floral Brocade Dress
1950s Christian Dior Pattern Hot Pink Silk Floral Brocade Dress

1950s Christian Dior Pattern Hot Pink Silk Floral Brocade Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful pink silk party dress with large rose brocade pattern. Unlabelled and reminiscent of Christian Dior designs, this fun piece features a scoop neckline, cap sleeves and a lar...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown
1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s Christian Dior elaborately beaded and sequined ice blue silk satin fitted column gown with bustle-back in fringed silk satin. Beautiful stylized floral beading, pron...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450
*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450

*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450

By Christian Dior

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare forest green silk brocade haute couture dress from Christian Dior dating to the 1950's. Dress fits a size 6 or 8.

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown
1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s Christian Dior elaborately beaded and sequined ice blue silk satin fitted column gown with bustle-back in fringed silk satin. Beautiful stylized floral beading, pro...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

1950's Dior Inspired Charcoal Grey Silk Satin Gown Black Velvet Floral Motif
1950's Dior Inspired Charcoal Grey Silk Satin Gown Black Velvet Floral Motif

1950's Dior Inspired Charcoal Grey Silk Satin Gown Black Velvet Floral Motif

Located in New Hope, PA

This elegant evening gown is the perfect jewelry dress, so classic it is just waiting for your most glamorous gems. It is made from charcoal grey silk satin with black velvet floral ...

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1950s Unknown Evening Gowns

1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai
1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai

1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional hand finishing and stitching throughout. 1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress With Matching Jacket

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1950s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Silk Halter Dress
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Silk Halter Dress

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Silk Halter Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning & feminine pink 1950's numbered dress from Christian Dior. It is a delicate pink silk damask with circles on a semi sheer background.

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1950s French Day Dresses

1950s Christian Dior London Modele Original Silk Dress
1950s Christian Dior London Modele Original Silk Dress

1950s Christian Dior London Modele Original Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This is quite simply one of the best original Christian Dior London dresses we've had in for a very long time.

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1950s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Christian Dior Museum Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Vintage Christian Dior Museum Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Vintage Christian Dior Museum Cocktail Dress, 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Very rare vintage Christian Dior evening gown. The dress is made of embroidered trimmed multi-lair weightless tulle. This dress doesn't have a tag, but the same dress is exhibited ...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

1950's Dior Beige Silk Robe de Soir
1950's Dior Beige Silk Robe de Soir

1950's Dior Beige Silk Robe de Soir

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pre 1957 Christian Dior beige silk robe de soir cocktail dress. Unique example of one of the first French couture partnerships with a North American luxury department store. All han...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Gold Lame and Multicolored Dress, 1950s
Christian Dior Gold Lame and Multicolored Dress, 1950s

Christian Dior Gold Lame and Multicolored Dress, 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in Austin, TX

1950s Christian Dior multi colored printed dress with gold lame.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Demi Couture Gold Silk Dress With Detachable Shawl
1950s Christian Dior Demi Couture Gold Silk Dress With Detachable Shawl

1950s Christian Dior Demi Couture Gold Silk Dress With Detachable Shawl

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This arresting Christian Dior new York 1950s silk evening dress showcases some incredibly skillful construction and exudes timeless glamour.

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress
Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress

Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

An unusual combination of linen with steel grey bugle beaded polka dots is very eye catching. The dress has a V neckline with a collar, dolman sleeves with cuffs and wide band at the...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Little Black Dress w Tucked Bustline and Fitted Waist
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By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Christian Dior Little Black Sheath Dress w Tucked Bustline and Fitted Waist: Matte black silk faille in a medium weight.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Couture 1950s Vintage Silk Chiffon French Lace Black Bell Dress
Christian Dior Couture 1950s Vintage Silk Chiffon French Lace Black Bell Dress

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By Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

A true masterpiece! This vintage Christian Dior dress is the perfect black dress! Intricate chiffon French lace throughout, with pretty ladylike scalloped edges. Flattering Bell/A-Li...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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Rare 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture ' New Look ' Vintage Black Silk Dress

Rare 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture ' New Look ' Vintage Black Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 50s CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture numbered "New Look" black silk shantung dress! Features a well tailored fitted bodice, with an incredible full skirt. Full metal zippe...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Couture Dior Style Gold Strapless Dress
1950s Couture Dior Style Gold Strapless Dress

1950s Couture Dior Style Gold Strapless Dress

Located in London, GB

Amazing 1950s strapless dress in a beautiful textured woven gold fabric. This couture made piece features a full calf length skirt and some lovely detailing with decorative covered ...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Bustle Back Cocktail Dress
1950's Bustle Back Cocktail Dress

1950's Bustle Back Cocktail Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

Inspired by the designs of Christian Dior this 1950's black silk cocktail dress is subtle and elegant.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior - New York -sale
1950s Christian Dior - New York -sale

1950s Christian Dior - New York -sale

By Christian Dior

Located in Austin, TX

1950s Christian Dior blue taffeta dress with separate crinoline skirt.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Dior Demi-Couture New York Black Silk Gown 1950s
Dior Demi-Couture New York Black Silk Gown 1950s

Dior Demi-Couture New York Black Silk Gown 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in University City, MO

Christian Dior Demi-Couture strapless gown with fully boned bodice made of heavy black silk. Gorgeous bow back. So simple and elegant! Measurements: Bust: 33.5" Waist: 27&...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

A vintage 1950s Black velvet and lace cocktail dress Very Dior
A vintage 1950s Black velvet and lace cocktail dress Very Dior

A vintage 1950s Black velvet and lace cocktail dress Very Dior

Located in London, GB

A vintage 1950s Black velvet and lace cocktail dress Very Dior The dress in a black velvet with a white - grey polka dot lace with velvet trim on hem and a lace ruffle bust detail n...

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior London Numbered Dress
1950s Christian Dior London Numbered Dress

1950s Christian Dior London Numbered Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is an amazing mid-fifties numbered silk Christian Dior London dress that was sold through Holt Renfrew. The dress is so representative of that time period for the house of Dior....

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1950s Day Dresses

1950s Christian Dior London Silk Brocade Dress
1950s Christian Dior London Silk Brocade Dress

1950s Christian Dior London Silk Brocade Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is an incredible reference numbered Christian Dior from the 1950s. The color is a startling blue that is just divine!

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1950s Day Dresses

Stunning 1950s Christian Dior New York Dinner Dress
Stunning 1950s Christian Dior New York Dinner Dress

Stunning 1950s Christian Dior New York Dinner Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This beautiful and early example of Christian Diors work is quite extraordinary. This is the New York label so is what I consider to be demi-couture from this time period of Dior's h...

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1950s Day Dresses

1950's Christian Dior Numbered Couture Floral-Silk Dress & Coat
1950's Christian Dior Numbered Couture Floral-Silk Dress & Coat

1950's Christian Dior Numbered Couture Floral-Silk Dress & Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of haute couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Boutique Green Cocktail Dress
1950s Christian Dior Boutique Green Cocktail Dress

1950s Christian Dior Boutique Green Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE (Made in France) Short cocktail dress in a "New Look" style composed of green thick silk adorned with a plunging neckline centered by a green bow. The dress i...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Numbered Christian Dior London Cocktail Dress
1950s Numbered Christian Dior London Cocktail Dress

1950s Numbered Christian Dior London Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is an incredible numbered Christian Dior from the 1950s. The color is a deep red that seems to glow from within with its own light!

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Deep Navy Silk Dior Bow Dress
1950s Deep Navy Silk Dior Bow Dress

1950s Deep Navy Silk Dior Bow Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

What a beauty! This deep deep navy blue frock is just a knock out! Made of a silk dyed midnight blue it has a pretty and flattering cut. The bodice is fitted and has a darling little...

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1950s/Early 1960's Christian Dior Moiré Cocktail Dress
Late 1950s/Early 1960's Christian Dior Moiré Cocktail Dress

Late 1950s/Early 1960's Christian Dior Moiré Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous circa 1950's moiré silk bengaline cocktail dress from Christian Dior features a sculptural neckline with a velvet peekaboo panel. 3/4 sleeves are cut in a raglan style.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Silk Cocktail Dress With Bamboo Leaves Motifs, circa 1950s
Christian Dior Silk Cocktail Dress With Bamboo Leaves Motifs, circa 1950s

Christian Dior Silk Cocktail Dress With Bamboo Leaves Motifs, circa 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Including the Oblique Line in 1950, the Oval Line in 1951, the Profile Line in 1952. The fact is Dior defined the silhouette of the 1950s. This exquisite silk dress is subtly detaile...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior London Vintage 1950s Blue Wool Dress Williams & Hopkins UK 10
Christian Dior London Vintage 1950s Blue Wool Dress Williams & Hopkins UK 10

Christian Dior London Vintage 1950s Blue Wool Dress Williams & Hopkins UK 10

By Christian Dior

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Christian Dior vintage blue wool dress, with inner button section, covered by another outer section. Has Williams & Hopkins label and Christian Dior London label. Size UK 10, measur...

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Christian Dior 1950's Ice Blue Gown sz L
Christian Dior 1950's Ice Blue Gown sz L

Christian Dior 1950's Ice Blue Gown sz L

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Exquisite Ice Blue Gown circa the late 1950's, from Christian Dior.
With an inner net corset, dramatic decolletage bearing bust line,this is a sensational gown.
Appx sz...

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Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Coat Numbered Piece
Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Coat Numbered Piece

Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Coat Numbered Piece

By Christian Dior

Located in US

Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Coat Numbered Piece Gorgeous muted floral silk nipped waist dress with tulle skirt and back bow 3.4 sleeve swing coat in matching fabric with xl wood...

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Vintage Christian Dior Dresses of the 1950s on 1stDibs

Shopping for vintage Christian Dior dresses of the 1950s? 

Before his unexpected death in 1957, Christian Dior created dramatic evening dresses and gowns that celebrated luxury and femininity — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. 

The visionary French couturier introduced lavish hourglass ball gowns and luxuriously full skirts, while his silk floral print cocktail dresses of the 1950s remain light and versatile today. Two decades before he debuted his celebrated New Look, however, Dior was an art dealer.

Initially interested in art and architecture, Dior opened an art gallery in 1928 in Paris with a friend. This was the start of his rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. Later, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually working as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and went on to join the house of Lucien Lelong in 1941. With the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris in 1946. 

The label’s founder signed his first licensing contract, for stockings, in 1949; by 1957 the company had licenses in 87 countries.

Just after World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry — desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation — needed to dream anew. Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. 

“Your dresses have such a new look," exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar. The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. 

In the 1950s, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. There were strapless, expertly draped gowns in brilliant red or sweet, tulle-skirted dresses in delicate ballerina pink. 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.

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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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Questions About Christian Dior

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell a vintage Dior, check to see if the bag has a date code tag inside. Dior introduced its date coding system in the late 1990s, so if your bag lacks a date code, it is possibly vintage. Earlier-dated bags will have their codes in XX-YYYY. The first and third "Y" characters indicate the month of production, and the second and fourth correspond to the production year. For example, 0917 would indicate a production date of January 1997. On more recent bags, the date code will be in an XX-XX-YYYY format, but you can still find the date in the last four characters using the same method. If your bag is at least 20 years old, it is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dior bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can wear a Dior Mitzah in many ways. Wrap the long, narrow strip of fabric around your neck and tie it in a bow like a scarf, or coil it around the handles of your Dior handbag. The dimensions of the scarf also allow it to function as a headband or a wrist wrap. Shop a large selection of Dior scarves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    As of 2021, Dior eyewear is manufactured by Thélios, an Italian company owned by Dior’s parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton. The change happened after the 23-year long license deal with the eyewear company Safilo expired in 2020. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior eyewear from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The location of manufacture for Dior products varies depending on the product. For example, Dior’s leather goods are made in Italy, their timepieces are crafted in Switzerland, and jeans are produced in Japan. For information on specific products, consult the brand’s website. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The last four digits on a Lady Dior date code indicate the month and year. The first and third digits represent the month, while the second and fourth digits represent the year. For example, if your date code ends with 1128, that would mean the time of manufacture was December 2018. This is the same code system used by Louis Vuitton.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024
    Yes, Christian Dior and Dior are the same. The French couturier Christian Dior founded his eponymous house in 1946. The brand is commonly known as simply Dior.

    After seven years as an art dealer in Paris, the Granville-born 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.

    Dior's New Look — the silhouette introduced by the couturier with his first namesake collection in 1947 — featured gowns characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. Dior’s work definitively declared that opulence was in, and his return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a direct reaction to years of wartime austerity. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Dior is a publicly traded company. Its full name is Christian Dior SE. The stock trades on the Euronext 100 market under the initials "CDI." The largest shareholder and primary owner of the company is the French corporation LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. You’ll find a large selection of Dior on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, the Dior saddle bag is generally not considered a classic bag. It debuted in 1999 in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection designed by John Galliano. Because of its introduction year, the saddle bag isn't a vintage style and is usually thought of as a modern design. Shop a range of Dior saddle bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After seven years as an art dealer, Christian Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for French fashion designer Robert Piguet. In 1941, following a year of military service, Dior joined the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Five years later, he was able to open a fashion house of his own at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. At 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern Christian Dior clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior is a luxury French fashion house that celebrates opulence, extravagance and femininity in fashion. It was founded in 1946 by French fashion designer Christian Dior and gained fame for revolutionizing women’s fashion after World War II. Find a collection of authentic Christian Dior clothing, jewelry and other stunning items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian Dior, born in Granville, France in 1905, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. His “New Look,” which featured a sensuous silhouette complete with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist and a full skirt, revived extravagance in women’s fashion after the poverty of World War II. Find an opulent collection of Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The current designer for Dior is Maria Grazia Chiuri as of December 2021. She became the first woman to lead creative designs at the brand when she took on the role in 2016. Previous chief designers for Dior include founder Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Gianfranco Ferré. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Dior garments, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024
    The fabrics Christian Dior used included cotton, wool and silk. And, in the late 1940s, in an era of rationing materials and wartime austerity, the legendary couturier’s New Look collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in.

    Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection, christened “The New Look” by the fashion press in 1947 owing to its novelty, is characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. His return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a reaction to the miserable years of war, and this cinched-waist, ladylike ideal quickly became the predominant silhouette of the 1950s.

    Dior’s 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. Buyers paid to attend his official fashion shows, and his models demurely strolled through a salon in the maison, its interiors bedecked with moldings, sconces and gilt-edged mirrors.

    Dior introduced lavish hourglass ball gowns and evening dresses while his Bar Suit comprised an ivory silk-shantung jacket with soft shoulders, nipped waist and padded hips over a voluminous black wool skirt. Rather than rationing, Dior’s ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian Dior was influenced by his years working as an art dealer and fashion illustrator before finally opening a fashion house of his own. He was initially interested in art and architecture. Prior to his work in fashion design, Dior ran an art gallery with a friend, where he showed the work of Max Ernst, Picasso, Joan Miró and others. In 1946, Dior opened his fashion house and strove to deliver bright fashions for a new era, discarding the sexless utilitarian garbs that had been forced upon people during the war. Three very talented women who worked in Dior’s studio — Madame Raymonde Zehnacker, Marguerite Carré and Mitzah Bricard — are also said to have inspired him. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To correctly pronounce the first word in Dior Homme, say "dee-OAR." The second word sounds like the word "home" but without the letter H. Dior is the French last name of the brand's founder, Christian Dior. "Homme" is the French word for man. Find a selection of Dior Homme on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The company Christian Dior was originally founded in 1946 at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France. From there, Dior strove to deliver fashion for an optimistic post-war future, leading to the great success of his company. Shop a collection of designer Christian Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Dior is a luxury brand.

    Legendary French designer Christian Dior launched his haute couture house in 1946. He would go on to alter 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.

    A luxury brand is typically recognized for its heritage and its dedication to uncompromising quality standards (luxury brands are synonymous with a history of excellence in service and craftsmanship). Exclusivity plays an enormous role with respect to luxury brands, and while all luxury fashion brands are not necessarily haute couture houses, what could be more exclusive than a dress that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish?

    Only a select group of fashion houses are legally permitted to operate with the haute couture title, and Dior, a universally revered luxury brand, is one of them.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior launched its first ready-to-wear line in New York in 1948. The clothes are debuted semi-annually in France, and are manufactured in France and Italy. Shop a collection of vintage and new Dior bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior boutiques often have sales at the end of the season on select items. The best way to find out is to ask your nearest location or keep an eye on the inventory. For physical store locations, consult the brand’s website. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2024
    Dior bags are made of a variety of materials. Some of the bags created by the acclaimed French luxury house come in fabrics, including cotton canvas, jacquard, satin, blue denim and velvet. Other bags hand-crafted in Dior’s leatherworking ateliers have included those made with grained calfskin, durable bull calf leather and goatskin. Patent lambskin bags are also part of the brand's offerings as well as bags made with wicker, python leather and crocodile leather.

    Some of the best known Dior bags include the Lady Dior, the Saddle and the Book tote.

    You’ll find a large selection of Dior shoulder bags, totes and other handbags for sale on 1stDibs.