Christian Dior evening dress winter 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Sequined black dress with long sleeves.
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Dior 1997 Dress
CHRISTIAN DIOR F/w 1997 Charcoal Beaded choker Lace Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This elegant charcoal dress features a fitted silhouette with a refined square neckline adorned with delicate lace trim. The standout detail lies in its unique beaded straps, adding ...
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Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 1997 Mini Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano gunmetal silk and black lace slip dress.
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Dress and Bolero, F/W 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Christian Dior Fall/Winter 1997 strapless dress and bolero, from John Galliano's debut ready-to-wear collection for the house of Dior.
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1990s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Crepe Evening Dress, FW 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Evening dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection, crafted from black crepe and lined with plum satin.
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Christian Dior x John Galliano F/W 1997 Mini Dress Beaded Straps
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior x John Galliano F/W 1997 Mini Dress Beaded Straps
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Prémode presents Christian Dior x John Galliano F/W 1997 Mini Dress Beaded Straps This beautiful piece is from one of John Galliano's earliest collections at Christian Dior.
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1990s French Mini Dresses
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Dior Haute Couture Grey Silk Dress, Autumn Winter 1988
By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A stunning dress by Dior haute couture from the Autumn Winter 1988 collection, the first collection of Gianfranco Ferré for Dior, who was head of Dior from 1988 until 1997.
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Christian Dior Fall 1997 Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Christian Dior long black dress with a floral printed draped cowl back.
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1997 John Galliano for Dior Embroidered Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 1997 floral embroidered, metallic champagne silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior.
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Christian Dior plum jacquard satin embroidered mini dress, fw 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Worn together as a set to create a mini dress. This was John Galliano's first ready-to-wear collection for Christian Dior and was named 'Dior's Little Sweetheart Pin-Ups', Galliano...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Angora cheongsam-style dress, fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior cheongsam-style dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano for his first RTW collection for the house of Dior ▪ Pale mint-green Angora and wool blend ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Knee...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace Satin Mini Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace Satin Mini Dress DESIGNER: F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano- CONDITION: Good- Flawless!
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano mint fuzzy angora cheongsam-style dress, fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mint cheongsam-style dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from a fuzzy Angora and Wool knit fabric ▪ Asymmetric button-up neckline ▪ St...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Blue Dress Fall/Winter 1997 Size 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior - John Galliano Runway/Editorial Vintage Blue Dress with Bolero Jacket.
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1990s French Evening Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano lilac floral silk damask mini dress, fw 1997
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Size: Approx. FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Christian Dior by John Galliano lilac floral silk damask mini dress, fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior cheongsam-style mini dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from lilac floral silk damask ▪ Mandarin collar adorned with faux pea...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano black crepe and lace evening dress, fw 1997
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Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano black crepe and lace evening dress, fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from black crepe ▪ Two beaded straps connecting to a choker necklace with metal cl...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk crepe and lace evening dress, fw 1997
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Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk crepe and lace evening dress, fw 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk crepe evening dress with high leg slit, lace trim and attached beaded choker necklace.
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CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO F/W 1997 "Pin-Ups" Double-Breasted Jacket Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This rare archival piece is from John Galliano’s debut ready-to-wear collection for the House of Dior: the legendary Fall/Winter 1997 “Dior’s Little Sweetheart Pin-Ups” collection.
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Met Exhibition 1997 House of Dior Galliano Embroidered Silk Jacquard Cheongsam
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano for the House of Dior 1997-1998 F/W gold silk jacquard cheongsam.
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By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Chinese Cheongsam inspired silk dress Designed by John Galliano fall 1997 ( second collection) for Christian Dior house.
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway 1997 Pink Boucle Fringed blazer dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The "Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway 1997 Pink Boucle Fringed Blazer Dress" is a remarkable piece that embodies the creative synergy between Galliano’s visionary designs and D...
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Met Exhibition 1997 House of Dior Galliano Embroidered Silk Jacquard Cheongsam
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano for the House of Dior 1997-1998 F/W gold silk jacquard cheongsam.
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Documented Christian Dior by John Galliano AW 1997 Size 6 Blue Cheongsam Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Documented CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO A / W 1997 light blue vintage cheongsam style dress !
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RARE Fall 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk jacquard cheongsam gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic gown designed by john galliano for House of Dior from fall 1997 collection. Gown is embroidered with faux pearl beads. ( See runway image) chinese cheongsam inspired dress.
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Christian Dior Spring 1997 dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Dior by John Galliano yellow dress from Spring Summer 1997 collection as seen in the runway.
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F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace Satin Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- Flawless! FABRIC: 100% silk COUNTRY MADE: France SIZE: 40 ...
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A/W 1997 Christian Dior by Galliano Pink Boucle Double-Breasted Blazer Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano pink boucle double-breasted mini blazer dress.
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S/S 1997 Christian Dior Runway Black One Shoulder Cut-Out High Slit Maxi Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1997 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Runway Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- only imperfection is an extremely minor snag at the...
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F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Satin Floral Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact us for more images or information CONDITION: Good- no flaws FABRIC: Silk-Viscose-Wool COUNTRY: France SIZE: F-...
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F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Yellow Mink Mini Dress 38
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano runway- it was shown on the runway with the exact necklace we have shown with our dress but the necklace is sold separately Please...
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F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Yellow Mini Dress w Fur
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway- was worn on the runway with the exact necklace we show with the dress, but the necklace is sold separately.
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F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Pink Fringe Plunging Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway- necklace is from the same runway collection but is sold separately Please contact for more information and/or photos. CON...
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1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Tulle Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture wrap silk tulle skirt.
32 yard outline length, waist can be adjusted.
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1990s French Evening Gowns
Nan Kempner Provenance 1997 John Galliano for Christian Dior Cheongsam
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Nan Kempner. Nan Kempner was celebrated at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2006 in the exhibit titled 'Nan Kempner American Chic'. She was called by Yves Saint Lauren...
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Christian Dior Fall 1997 dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Dior by John Galliano grey light wool dress with pearls straps/choker and lace trimming from Fall Winter 1997 collection.
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Dior by John Galliano Fall 1997 First Dior Show "Dior Pin Up" Cheongsam Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
John Galliano's First Christian Dior Collection Fall 1997 Fuzzy Cheongsam Dress.
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Dior by John Galliano Cheongsam Silk Dress from First JG Dior Collection 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
John Galliano's First Collection for Dior 1997 Demi Cheongsam Silk Dress. Black hammered silk, this is from Galliano 's debut collection for Dior .
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses
S/S 1997 Christian Dior Black & White Stripe Plunging Bodycon Wiggle Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1997 Christian Dior Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent FABRIC: Viscose- Nylon- Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: M- runs small...
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Dior by John Galliano Fall 1997 First Dior Show "Dior Pin Up" Cheongsam Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
John Galliano's First Christian Dior Collection Fall 1997 Fuzzy Cheongsam Dress.
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Dior by John Galliano Numbered Cheongsam Silk Dress from First Dior Collection
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
John Galliano's First Collection for Dior 1997 Demi Couture Cheongsam Silk Dress. Numbered on the tag, this is from Galliano 's debut collection for Dior .
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Dior by John Galliano Autumn 1997 Needlepoint Sampler Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano Autumn 1997 Needlepoint Sampler Dress Size 46 Bust 40" Waist 37" Hips 42" Length 43" Excellent condition
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Autumn 1997 Pink Boucle Fringed Coat Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano Autumn 1997 Boucle Coat Dress.
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Autumn 1997 Mink Trim Yellow Boucle Coat Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano Autumn 1997 Mink Trim Yellow Boucle Coat Dress.
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1990s French Coats and Outerwear
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary dior 1997 dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a dior 1997 dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.
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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.
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In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
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