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Dior 1950s Dress

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

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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

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

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

1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture cocktail dress. Made in London, sold at Holt

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1950s British 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. Made by Christian

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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

and 5ft 11in (180cm) and this dress fit her well. 1950s Dior dresses of this magnitude and age rarely

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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. The shell

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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. Done in a geometric textured black

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1950s American 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

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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

shades of grey. The construction of this Dior dress is just amazing. The bodice has a left sleeve and a

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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

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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

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1950s European 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

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Fabulous black Christian Dior pre-1957 fine wool dress with a wide square neckline and fringed tie

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1950s French Cocktail 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. Beautiful moss green silk satine V

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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

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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

Dior’s H-line silhouette, this luscious red party dress features a rose print on a black and oxblood

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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*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

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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

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1950s French Evening Gowns

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

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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

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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

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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

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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

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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. Buttons down front. Condition

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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

dress has a V neckline with a collar, dolman sleeves with cuffs and wide band at the waist which dips

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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

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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. Condition: Fair, armholes

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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

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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

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1950s American Evening Gowns

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Dior! Excellent condition. Fully lined in a blue silk organza and closes with a back painted metal

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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

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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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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Questions About Dior 1950s Dress
  • 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
    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.