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Dior By Marc Bohan

Spring 1961 Couture Dior By Marc Bohan Cocktail Dress
Spring 1961 Couture Dior By Marc Bohan Cocktail Dress

Spring 1961 Couture Dior By Marc Bohan Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in London, GB

A spring collection 1961 Couture Christian Dior black dress designed by Marc Bohan. This dress features a high neckline to the front, with a crossing over open-back design.

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

1960 Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Black Feather & Quill Structured Cocktail Hat
1960 Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Black Feather & Quill Structured Cocktail Hat

1960 Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Black Feather & Quill Structured Cocktail Hat

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1960s Christian Dior hat by Marc Bohan: A structured turban-style cocktail hat covered in iridescent blue pheasant feathers is enhanced by crisp black feathers that appear...

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1960s French Hats

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Fall 1985 Red Silk Taffeta Ruffle Dress, Runway
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Fall 1985 Red Silk Taffeta Ruffle Dress, Runway

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Fall 1985 Red Silk Taffeta Ruffle Dress, Runway

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Utterly fabulous red silk taffeta voluminous ruffle dress from Marc Bohan's Fall 1985 collection for Christian Dior.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Claw-Set Pearl & Emerald Glass Bangle 1960S
Vintage Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Claw-Set Pearl & Emerald Glass Bangle 1960S

Vintage Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Claw-Set Pearl & Emerald Glass Bangle 1960S

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A most beautiful Vintage Christian Dior 1960s Bangle. Crafted in rhodium plated metal with the band lavishly embellished all around with emerald green glass and simulated glass pearl...

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20th Century French Bangles

1970s Vintage Christian Dior Gold Silk Lamé Cheongsam Dress by Marc Bohan
1970s Vintage Christian Dior Gold Silk Lamé Cheongsam Dress by Marc Bohan

1970s Vintage Christian Dior Gold Silk Lamé Cheongsam Dress by Marc Bohan

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

70s Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Gold Silk Lamé Cheongsam long sleeve cocktail dress. - mandarin collar - frogs buttons - silk lamé velvet Fit size 6/8

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Christian Dior Sage Green Satin Slouchy Turban Hat
1960s Christian Dior Sage Green Satin Slouchy Turban Hat

1960s Christian Dior Sage Green Satin Slouchy Turban Hat

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulously louche 1960s Christian Dior by Marc Bohan, sage green silk satin turban hat: Pleated sage green satin turban hat is styled to one side for personality!

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1960s French Hats

Christian Dior set Lingerie by Marc Bohan circa 1980
Christian Dior set Lingerie by Marc Bohan circa 1980

Christian Dior set Lingerie by Marc Bohan circa 1980

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - 1980s Lingerie Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

Christian dior ball skirt by Marc Bohan circa 1980
Christian dior ball skirt by Marc Bohan circa 1980

Christian dior ball skirt by Marc Bohan circa 1980

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1980, under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1980s French Puff Skirts

A Christian Dior Haute Couture Evening Dress by Marc Bohan Circa 1975
A Christian Dior Haute Couture Evening Dress by Marc Bohan Circa 1975

A Christian Dior Haute Couture Evening Dress by Marc Bohan Circa 1975

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1975 France Long bat dress in jersey and silk muslin tightened at the chest by a tie. Sleeveless low-cut neckline retained by fine matching straps. Huge asymmetrical triangle w...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

A Christian Dior boutique Chiffon blouse and skirt By Marc Bohan Circa 1980
A Christian Dior boutique Chiffon blouse and skirt By Marc Bohan Circa 1980

A Christian Dior boutique Chiffon blouse and skirt By Marc Bohan Circa 1980

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Romantic blouse and skirt set by Christian Dior Boutique under the direction of Marc Bohan and dating from the 1980s.

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1980s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior earrings by Marc Bohan 1969
Christian Dior earrings by Marc Bohan 1969

Christian Dior earrings by Marc Bohan 1969

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A Collection from 1969, under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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Vintage 1960s German Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dior choker necklace by Marc Bohan 1964
Dior choker necklace by Marc Bohan 1964

Dior choker necklace by Marc Bohan 1964

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - 1964 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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Vintage 1960s German Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior flower earrings by Marc Bohan 1967
Christian Dior flower earrings by Marc Bohan 1967

Christian Dior flower earrings by Marc Bohan 1967

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - 1967 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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Vintage 1960s German Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dior multi-row necklace by Marc Bohan 1962
Dior multi-row necklace by Marc Bohan 1962

Dior multi-row necklace by Marc Bohan 1962

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A 1962 Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Christian Dior skirt by Marc Bohan Circa 1970
Christian Dior skirt by Marc Bohan Circa 1970

Christian Dior skirt by Marc Bohan Circa 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1970, under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1970s French Pencil Skirts

Dior Perfume choker necklace by Marc Bohan 1987
Dior Perfume choker necklace by Marc Bohan 1987

Dior Perfume choker necklace by Marc Bohan 1987

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Jewelry designed in 1987 at the occasion of Dune perfume's release under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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Vintage 1980s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior coat by Marc Bohan circa 1980
Christian Dior coat by Marc Bohan circa 1980

Christian Dior coat by Marc Bohan circa 1980

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A Collection circa 1980 under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1980s French Coats

Christian Dior coat by Marc Bohan circa 1975
Christian Dior coat by Marc Bohan circa 1975

Christian Dior coat by Marc Bohan circa 1975

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1975 under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1970s French Coats

Dior lamé dress by Marc Bohan circa 1970
Dior lamé dress by Marc Bohan circa 1970

Dior lamé dress by Marc Bohan circa 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1970 under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Dior set of jewelry by Marc Bohan circa 1960
Dior set of jewelry by Marc Bohan circa 1960

Dior set of jewelry by Marc Bohan circa 1960

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A Collection circa 1960 under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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Vintage 1960s German Link Necklaces

Christian Dior garter belt Lingerie by Marc Bohan circa 1980
Christian Dior garter belt Lingerie by Marc Bohan circa 1980

Christian Dior garter belt Lingerie by Marc Bohan circa 1980

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Lingerie Collection from the 1980s, under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1980s Short Suits

1979  Christian Dior Couture Black and White Checkered Jacket and skirt set
1979  Christian Dior Couture Black and White Checkered Jacket and skirt set

1979 Christian Dior Couture Black and White Checkered Jacket and skirt set

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic 1979 Christian Dior Couture by Marc Bohan black and white checkered over coat tent jacket and pencil skirt.

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1970s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Christian Dior Vintage 1960s For Saks White Leopard Print 60s Dress Jacket Set
Christian Dior Vintage 1960s For Saks White Leopard Print 60s Dress Jacket Set

Christian Dior Vintage 1960s For Saks White Leopard Print 60s Dress Jacket Set

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

Measurements Dress: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 38 inches Jacket: Bust: 38 inches Hips: 36 inches 16 inches from back s...

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Christian Dior by Marc Bohan F/W 1987 grey pinstripe Chinchilla fur skirt suit
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan F/W 1987 grey pinstripe Chinchilla fur skirt suit

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan F/W 1987 grey pinstripe Chinchilla fur skirt suit

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, IT

- Christian Dior by Marc Bohan - Fall Winter 1987 collection - Grey wool pinstripe jacket and skirt suit - Form-fitting hourglass tailored jacket - Wide notch lapels - Front flap poc...

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1980s French Skirt Suits

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Silk Satin Beaded Jacket, 1983
Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Silk Satin Beaded Jacket, 1983

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Silk Satin Beaded Jacket, 1983

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior

Located in London, Chelsea

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Beaded Jacket. This stunning jacket by Dior was designed by Marc Bohan for the 1983 Spring / Summer Haute Couture Collection.

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1980s French Jackets

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress, 1983
Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress, 1983

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress, 1983

By Christian Dior

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Dior Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress. This gorgeous dress by Dior was created by Marc Bohan for the 1983 Spring/Summer Haute Couture Collection.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Layered Evening Dress - 1980
Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Layered Evening Dress - 1980

Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Layered Evening Dress - 1980

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior

Located in London, Chelsea

This super elegant sleeveless evening dress by Christian Dior was created by Marc Bohan. Haute Couture, it was designed for the 1980 Spring / Summer Collection, and it is numbered ‘1...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan 1970's Trotter Logo Print trench coat
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan 1970's Trotter Logo Print trench coat

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan 1970's Trotter Logo Print trench coat

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior 1970's Trotter Print Trench Coat designed by Marc Bohan: Step back in time and embrace the elegance of the 1970s with this exquisite Christian Dior Trotter Print Tre...

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1970s Unknown Coats

Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Embroidered Sequin Dress, Circa 1970s
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Embroidered Sequin Dress, Circa 1970s

Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Embroidered Sequin Dress, Circa 1970s

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan, circa 1970's, sleeveless shift dress with diagonal stripe embroidery of gold and silver sequins, side zip and fully lined.

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Dior Marc Bohan Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4, 1980s
Dior Marc Bohan Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4, 1980s

Dior Marc Bohan Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress Size 4, 1980s

By Marc Bohan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Dior by Marc Bohan 1980s new still with tag silk strapless ruching dress size 38 but fits like a modern size 4 ( please see & use measurements).

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1976 DIOR HAUTE COUTURE shimmering blue chiffon evening ensemble
1976 DIOR HAUTE COUTURE shimmering blue chiffon evening ensemble

1976 DIOR HAUTE COUTURE shimmering blue chiffon evening ensemble

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Newark, DE

Chistian DIOR by Marc Bohan, Haute couture, 1976, A DIOR, haute couture lamé blue chiffon evening ensemble, labelled and stamped on the coat and the dress '' automne- hiver 1976 -...

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1970s French Evening Dresses

1962 Christian Dior Paris Ivory Silver Floral Silk Brocade Back-Bows Bridal Gown
1962 Christian Dior Paris Ivory Silver Floral Silk Brocade Back-Bows Bridal Gown

1962 Christian Dior Paris Ivory Silver Floral Silk Brocade Back-Bows Bridal Gown

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This incredible work of wearable art was a custom made commission while Marc Bohan was creative director at Dior. Garments with this Christian Dior Paris boutique label are couture m...

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1960s French Wedding Dresses

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Ivory Checkered Silk Pleated Dress
1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Ivory Checkered Silk Pleated Dress

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Ivory Checkered Silk Pleated Dress

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This incredible work of wearable art was a custom made commission while Marc Bohan was creative director at Dior. As shown, we were thrilled to also find the original French document...

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1960s French Wedding Dresses

Christian Dior by Optyl 2040 70 Sunglasses, C. 1970s
Christian Dior by Optyl 2040 70 Sunglasses, C. 1970s

Christian Dior by Optyl 2040 70 Sunglasses, C. 1970s

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Houston, TX

So vintage! So fabulous! Yellow frames with wide, circular lenses in a green ombre tone. Brow decorated with orange and green lines. Made in Germany. Frame Width- 6" Lens Width 2.5"...

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1970s German Sunglasses

1980s DIOR black ottoman and velvet evening gown
1980s DIOR black ottoman and velvet evening gown

1980s DIOR black ottoman and velvet evening gown

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Newark, DE

CHRISTIAN DIOR, boutique, by Marc Bohan Long evening dress of black ottoman, ample pleats at the waist, front opening on rounded hem.

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior black and red velvet dress, circa 1985
Christian Dior black and red velvet dress, circa 1985

Christian Dior black and red velvet dress, circa 1985

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR dress, circa 1985 Designed by Marc bohan for the Dior Collection.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 
Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 
Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic Christian Dior by Marc Bohan haute Couture silk moiré in light yellow and black velvet bow one shoulder dress with buble hem .

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1980s French Ball Gowns

1970s Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Hiroshige Wave Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Gown
1970s Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Hiroshige Wave Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Gown

1970s Christian Dior By Marc Bohan Hiroshige Wave Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Gown

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutley stunning rare 1970s vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by MARC BOHAN hiroshige wave novelty print silk chiffon evening gown maxi dress !

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Couture Slate Silk Chiffon Gown with Jewel Encrusted Collar, 1968
Christian Dior Couture Slate Silk Chiffon Gown with Jewel Encrusted Collar, 1968

Christian Dior Couture Slate Silk Chiffon Gown with Jewel Encrusted Collar, 1968

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

1968 Haute Couture Spring/Summer Christian Dior by Marc Bohan. A stunning slate grey textured silk sleeveless column gown lined in muslin with fitted high waist band and full chiffo...

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1960s Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture Halterneck Gown & Stole, Spring-Summer 1972
Christian Dior Haute Couture Halterneck Gown & Stole, Spring-Summer 1972

Christian Dior Haute Couture Halterneck Gown & Stole, Spring-Summer 1972

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Geneva, CH

We are pleased to offer one of a kind Christian Dior by Marc Bohan haute couture evening dress. Constructed in a refined silk, this 1972 Spring-Summer midnight blue and cream striped...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior necklace by Marc Bohan circa 1973-1985
Christian Dior necklace by Marc Bohan circa 1973-1985

Christian Dior necklace by Marc Bohan circa 1973-1985

By Marc Bohan

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A Collection circa 1973-1985 under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dress by Christian Dior/Marc Bohan Couture 1988- wardrobe of Princess Caroline
Dress by Christian Dior/Marc Bohan Couture 1988- wardrobe of Princess Caroline

Dress by Christian Dior/Marc Bohan Couture 1988- wardrobe of Princess Caroline

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring Summer 1988 Collection France Buttercup yellow damask flowing silk short dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture under the direction of Marc Bohan dating from the late 1980s.

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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

A Christian Dior Haute Couture Evening Dress by Marc Bohan Circa 1975
A Christian Dior Haute Couture Evening Dress by Marc Bohan Circa 1975

A Christian Dior Haute Couture Evening Dress by Marc Bohan Circa 1975

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1975 France Long bat dress in jersey and silk muslin tightened at the chest by a tie. Sleeveless low-cut neckline retained by fine matching straps. Huge asymmetrical triangle w...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

A Christian Dior boutique Chiffon blouse and skirt By Marc Bohan Circa 1980
A Christian Dior boutique Chiffon blouse and skirt By Marc Bohan Circa 1980

A Christian Dior boutique Chiffon blouse and skirt By Marc Bohan Circa 1980

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Romantic blouse and skirt set by Christian Dior Boutique under the direction of Marc Bohan and dating from the 1980s.

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1980s French Day Dresses

Evening bolero in pink crepe by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior - Paris C. 1965
Evening bolero in pink crepe by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior - Paris C. 1965

Evening bolero in pink crepe by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior - Paris C. 1965

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1965 France Evening bolero in powder pink silk crepe by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, numbered 23343 and dating from the 1960s.

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1960s French Coats

A Christian Dior-Marc Bohan Little Black Dress numbered 15843 Spring Summer 1982
A Christian Dior-Marc Bohan Little Black Dress numbered 15843 Spring Summer 1982

A Christian Dior-Marc Bohan Little Black Dress numbered 15843 Spring Summer 1982

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring Summer 1982 Collection France Haute Couture or cocktail little black dress in muslin and Caudry lace from the designer house Christian Dior directed by Marc Bohan. Straight d...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior shawl by MArc Bohan circa 1960
Christian Dior shawl by MArc Bohan circa 1960

Christian Dior shawl by MArc Bohan circa 1960

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1960 under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1960s French Capes

Christian Dior dress by Marc Bohan, Winter 1983
Christian Dior dress by Marc Bohan, Winter 1983

Christian Dior dress by Marc Bohan, Winter 1983

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Fall/Winter 1983 Ready-to-Wear Collection, under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior indoor coat by Marc Bohan circa 1980
Christian Dior indoor coat by Marc Bohan circa 1980

Christian Dior indoor coat by Marc Bohan circa 1980

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - A Lingerie Collection circa 1980, under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan.

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1980s Coats

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Dior By Marc Bohan For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary dior by marc bohan for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, beige, brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a dior by marc bohan 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, Marc Bohan and Bill Blass are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a dior by marc bohan for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Dior By Marc Bohan?

The price for a dior by marc bohan starts at $165 and tops out at $18,000, and on average, selling for $1,537.

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.

On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.