Dior Beaded Tulle Gown Dress Pre-Fall 2018
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Dior beaded tulle gown from the Pre-Fall 2018 collection. Bought for £6000 and
Dior Beaded Tulle Gown Dress Pre-Fall 2018
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Dior beaded tulle gown from the Pre-Fall 2018 collection. Bought for £6000 and
CHRISTIAN DIOR S/s 1999 Ivory Silk Pleated Midi Dress With Bead Strap/Hem
By Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This ethereal ivory pleated dress from CHRISTIAN DIOR spring summer 1999 collection features a
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
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy cotton beaded crest badge button down dress FR36 S
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy cotton beaded crest badge button down dress FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00050 Brand
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A chic find from Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection under John Galliano. Made from black
F/W 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning chiffon silk dress designed by John Galliano with a beaded floral design
F/W 2007 Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano Black Velvet Beaded Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black velvet Christian Dior Haute Couture midi dress, designed by John Galliano. From
$47,780
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Net Evening Dress with Fringe, SS 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress from the Spring-Summer 1998 collection is crafted from
Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded 'Playing Cards' Print Silk Dress, FW 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric
Dior by John Galliano 2006 beaded lace style gown
By Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
small beads. The exact same dress was actually used in that years Dior parfume campaign, so you know the
$2,496Sale Price|35% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS
Valentino Runway Inspired Art Deco Beaded Handkerchief Hem Evening Dress Gown
By Valentino, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantasy Valentino evening dress fashioned of midnight blue shower of sequins adorned with beaded
DIOR HOMME white cotton black beaded triple bee collar dress shirt EU40 L
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR HOMME white cotton black beaded triple bee collar dress shirt EU40 L Reference: MECG/A00225
Christian Dior Black Resort Open Knit Dress with Beaded Embroideries
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Black Open Knit Dress with Beaded Embroideries A gorgeous fitted open knit dress
Dior asymmetric hand beaded lace dress, circa 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior hand beaded lace evening dress.circa 2000s. Dior is synonymous with excellence. The importance
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 silk beaded gown
By Christian Dior
Located in North Miami, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 black silk beaded gown dress Collector’s item! Size FR40
Christian Dior Purple Silk Dress with Black Beaded Belt - 4
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, ON
Christian Dior Purple Silk Dress with Black Beaded Belt. 1950’s inspired design with textured
Christian Dior Beaded Le Smoking Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
black sequin bows and sequin detail running the front of the gown along a high slit. The dress appears
1960's Christian Dior Couture Beaded Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Museum-quality Christian Dior beaded gown from the 1960's. Features pink and white beads of
2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Gunmetal Silk Chiffon Bustier Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and highly coveted Christian Dior gunmetal grey beaded silk chiffon bias-cut
Christian Dior Boutique Art Deco Beaded Olive Green Lace/mesh Dress (US 4)
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE ART DECO BEADED OLIVE GREEN LACE/MESH DRESS (US 4) This Christian Dior
Christian Dior 1980s Heavily Beaded Black Chiffon Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Museum attributed Mark Bohan for Christian Dior 1980s gown heavily beaded in gold, black and beaded
John Galliano for Christian Dior Sleeveless Black Beaded Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant silk Dior evening gown is embellished with black seed and bugle beads which are sewn
1970s Dior Haute Couture Strapless Beaded & Lesage Embroidery Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expert, beautiful embroidery. This 1970s Christian Dior haute couture evening gown features gorgeous
Christian Dior Haute Couture gorgeous set composed of grey chiffon and beads
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE (Made in France) – Gorgeous evening set entirely composed of grey silk
Christian Dior By John Galliano Brown Beaded Silk Slip Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano brown silk dress
Christian Dior Silver Satin Ruched Beaded Dress - 46
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Christian Dior silver satin dress has ruching all along the front and a plunging neckline. The
Christian Dior Couture Beaded and Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Couture, fitted, cocktail dress with spaghetti straps, encrusted in glass beads
Christian Dior, Paris Red/Orange Beaded Cotton Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New Hope, PA
A simple cotton chemise style dress, purchased in Paris, is embellished with bright orange sequins
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey silk BEADED MIDI EVENING GOWN Dress 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior evening gown in anthracite silk (100%). Embellished with glass and
Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Beaded Silk Mid Length Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior black silk dress featuring
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2005 Vintage Brown Silk Iridescent Beaded Ruffle Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW05 Chocolate brown with bronze beading that is
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Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano navy silk beaded flapper dress, ss 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior navy evening flapper dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Beaded allover with
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS
Fall / Winter 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ballet Pink Silk beaded Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
This Beautiful, ballet pink pure silk cocktail dress for Christian Dior's Autumn / Winter 2004
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Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black open knit beaded maxi dress, fw 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black open knit maxi dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Turtleneck ▪ Open-knit
Vintage F/W 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Beaded Bias Cut Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this F/W 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Beaded Dress. The
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR JOHN GALLIANO 2011 Runway lace bead embellished bow dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS
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
Christian Dior Resort Runway Marigold Yellow Orange Beaded Chiffon Gown, 2009
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano halterneck marigold yellow flowing layered chiffon gown with beaded
John Galliano for Christian Dior Beaded Chiffon Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Christian Dior, signature bias cut evening gown, with a bodice that gently criss
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
Beaded Vintage Gown with Tie Die Effect
Located in London, GB
a side zip opening. It is a colourful mix of pinks and lilac with sequin and bead detail. The dress
John Galliano Vintage Beaded Poodle Pop Art Tunic Dress S/S 2005 Size 36FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Beaded Poodle Pop Art Tunic Dress Spring/Summer 2005 Size 36FR
1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai
Located in New York, NY
Some small areas of missing beads. Both the dress and the jacket are fully lined in soft silk
Christian Dior Printemps-Ete 1979 Numbered Beaded Embroidered Dress Duster
By Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Christian Dior Paris Embellished Dress Duster Printemps-Ete 1979 Numbered - 011612 Color - Ecru
1960s Christian Dior Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
gorgeous heavily black beaded section on top. The dress is fully lined and fastens on the beaded section
Christian Dior by Galliano Yellow Patchwork Embroidered & Beaded Spring Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano pale yellow knit Spring day dress
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Size: Recommended Size; UK 8 - 10
1996 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Cruise 1996 Sheer Beaded Evening Dress This superb vintage
S/S 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Mesh Dress New with Tags Runway
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a stunning beaded mesh dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink sequins bead embroidered sheer mesh fit flared over dress S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink sequins bead embroidered sheer mesh fit flared over dress S Brand: Christian
Christian Dior By John Galliano Bead-Embellished Cocktail Dress, FW 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
From the 2004 Fall-Winter collection, this John Galliano for Christian Dior cocktail dress is cut
1970S CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Fringe Cocktail
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
1970S CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Fringe Cocktail 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
Christian Dior by John Galliano SS 1999 Fortuny Pleats & Beaded Trim Silk Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning! Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring/Summer 1999 – A rare and important collector’s
1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Pastel Floral Silk Chiffon Backless Beaded G
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Pastel Floral Silk Chiffon Backless Beaded Garden Cocktail Dress
1968 Christian Dior Couture Beaded Applique Organza Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
glass beads. Over-the-top Christian Dior garments are getting harder and harder to find. This dress is
Christian Dior White Floral Beaded Cotton Mini Dress M
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit a stylish look by wearing this beautiful designer dress. Tailored using fine fabric this
Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Pale Pink Silk Flapper Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly chic and well-documented Christian Dior ballerina slipper pink beaded silk chiffon
1990's Christian Dior Seductive Beaded Silk-Satin Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Christian Dior is probably the best known name in high fashion since the late 1940's. This
A/W 1987 Christian Dior Long Silk 1920's Style Beaded Gown Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: A/W 1987 Christian Dior- style is reminiscent of the 1920's flapper dresses, its meant to
Christian Dior Pinstripe Cotton Beads Applique Flared Mini Shirt Dress L
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit a stylish look by wearing this beautiful designer dress. Tailored using fine fabric, this
Christian Dior Printemps-Ete 1979 Numbered Beaded Embroidered Dress Duster
By Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Christian Dior Paris Embellished Dress Duster Printemps-Ete 1979 Numbered - 011612 Color
Christian Dior Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Belt
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, ON
Christian Dior purple silk cocktail dress. Centre back zipper, 3/4 dolman sleeves, full skirt
S/S 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ivory Accordion Pleated Beaded Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or
Christian Dior 21st Century Jaipur Gypsy Beaded and Sequined Ensemble
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
colorful design history. The dress is an exciting assemblage of color and patterns. Green, pink, and red
1991 Christian Dior Demi-Couture Chartreuse Silk Metallic Beaded Draped Dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning Christian Dior demi-couture chartreuse silk chiffon draped cocktail dress
Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Flapper Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly chic and highly coveted Christian Dior ivory white beaded silk chiffon mini dress
Vintage 2008 Christian Dior by Galliano Leopard Print Silk Beaded Fringe Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A super seductive and well-documented Christian Dior leopard print silk chiffon bias-cut dress
1966 Christian Dior Numbered Couture Beaded Gown Ensemble
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
over as head designer in 1960, he continued the Dior tradition of elegant design. This beaded polka
Early 2000s Dolce and Gabbana Zebra Pony Hair Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s features a striking black and white zebra print on pony hair. It’s accented with silver-tone hardware and patent leather, offer...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
$495
Size: IT 44, best fits 6
Alexander McQueen 1990s Grey Pinstripe Zipper Front Tailored Blazer Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen vintage 1990s grey pinstripe jacket with zip front. Iconic McQueen tailoring with mid-weight padding at shoulders and four logo buttons at each cuff. Branded 'McQue...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10 / 12
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
$552Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
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.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
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.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.