Vintage Christian Dior Silver Crystal Spellout Necklace 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Spellout Necklace. Crafted in rhodium plated metal and set with crystal chaton stones.
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DIOR Diorevolution multicolor crystal pave logo sandals slides EU40
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Diorevolution multicolor crystal pave logo sandals slides EU40 Reference: VACN/A00111 Brand: Dior Model: Dio(r)evolution Material: Leather Color: Black, Multicolour Pattern: Sol...
Category
2010s Italian Strap Sandals
Vintage Dior Gold & Crystal Rope Hoop Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Nothing screams style like the gold hoop earring. Stunning Vintage Dior Hoop Earrings have it all. Featuring gold plated metal, Swarovski Crystal embellishment and clip fasteners.
Category
20th Century Hoop Earrings
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage CD Logo Pastel Roses Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone necklace, embellished with clear crystals, featuring pastel colour roses with dangling C and D letters.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Dior Saddle Mini 2019 Silk Emerald Green with crystals
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Mini 2019 Silk Emerald Green with crystals These are professional photos of the actual bag. 2019 Dior Saddle bag, crafted in Emerald Green silk satin, the legendary desig...
Category
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Christian Dior Clear Heart Glass Paperweight, Lead Crystal, France
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior clear heart shaped lead glass crystal paperweight / made in France Original label on the glass / comes in original box Length: 4 inches / Width: 4 inches / Height: 1 i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Glass
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Silver Tone Crystal & Resin Flower Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone chain necklace featuring iridescent resin flowers embellished with crystals (clear and very light yellow) and clusters of facetted clear glass bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
1959 Christian Dior Faux Pearl Green Crystal Costume Brooch
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
1959 Christian Dior Faux Pearl Green Crystal Costume Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning faux crystal and pearl Christian Dior brooch. From 1959, this large and wealthy brooch features a diamond shape with faux pearls and green, clear, and black cry...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Brooches
1970s Christian Dior Knotted Gold Rope and Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1970s Christian Dior brooch almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long association with jewellery making for Dior.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brooches
Dior Saddle Mini Silk Blue Grey with Crystal Embedded Buckles
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Mini Silk Blue Grey with Crystal Embedded Buckles These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Crystal Buckle Style Clamper Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Crystal Buckle Style Clamper Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.02 inches (2.6 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.50 inches (16.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authen...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clamper Bracelets
Lady Dior Mini Black Silk with Crystals Silver Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This mini handbag, made of high-quality black cloth with iconic micro-cannage stitching, is a stylish and elegant accessory for your wardrobe. It is adorned with contrasting light go...
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage bow gold crystal designer runway brooch
$285Sale Price|40% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage bow gold crystal designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage Christian Dior Oval Aqua Blue Crystal Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of ultra feminine and very pretty Vintage Dior Aqua Earrings. Crafted in weighty gold plated metal and set with glass crystals.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Green Emerald Gripoix Crystals Octagon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Green Crystals Octagon Rectangle Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Byzantine Crystals Openwork Mesh Statement Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) ' at back, "CD" at clasp. Materials: Gold Plated metal, Swarovski crystals.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Leaf-Shaped Pearl & Crystal Clip-On Earrings 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Elegant vintage clip-on earrings by the iconic French fashion house Christian Dior, dating to the 1970s. Each earring features a graceful leaf-shaped design adorned with lustrous fau...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
2018 Mini Satin Cannage Strass Crystal Embellished Lady Dior satchel
By Christian Dior
Located in Capri, IT
2018 Mini Satin Cannage Strass Crystal Embellished Lady Dior satchel satin body with crystal embellishments flat satin handles fold-in flap closure interior zip pocket black Serial ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Purple Amethyst Crystals Rectangle Octagon Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Crystals Octagonal Rectangle Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Lady Dior Mini Black Silk with Crystals Silver Hardware
$2,647Sale Price|20% Off
Lady Dior Mini Black Silk with Crystals Silver Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Lady Dior Mini Black Silk with Crystals Silver Hardware This mini handbag, made of high-quality black cloth with iconic micro-cannage stitching, is a stylish and elegant accessory...
Category
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Silver Crystals Interlocked Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Whole Crystals Interlocked Knot Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Silver Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Bamboo Amethyst Octagon Crystals Statement Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Amethyst Purple Octagon Rectangle Crystals Bamboo Knot Statement Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR logo gold crystal designer runway bracelet
$255Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR logo gold crystal designer runway bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Sparkling Crystals Marquise Circle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Crystals Silver Logo Insignia Monogram Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Iconic Logo Monogram Insignia Crystals Sparkling Pendant Chain Modernist Necklace, Silver Plated Very good condition.
Category
1990s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Blue Sapphire Peacock Feather Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Navy Peacock Feather Triangle Crystals Water Tear Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Gold Crystals Triangle Exquisite Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Crystals Triangle Pendant Exquisite Chain Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Quintessentially sophisticated, Christian Dior presents this rope chain ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold White Enamel Triangle Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige White Enamel Diamond Triangle Crystals Chunky Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold White Pearl Triangle Openwork Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Triangle Openwork White Round Circle Pearl Crystals Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Green Crystals Octagon Marble Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Gripoix Emerald Octagon Rectangle Marble Green Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genu...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Statement Crystal Door Knocker Hoop Earrings 1990S
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Crafted in very high quality rhodium plated metal and set with an abundance of Swarovski crystals or rhinestones. The glamour and glitz of these vintage Dior rhinestone hoop earrings...
Category
20th Century French Hoop Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Amethyst Octagon Crystals Statement Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Amethyst Purple Rectangle Octagon Crystals Statement Choker Collar Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Textured Crystals Swirl Twist Circle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Swirl Twist Crystals Circle Round Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Silver Whole Crystals Square Rectangle Pierced Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Whole Crystals Square Rectangle Modenrist Elegant Pierced Earrings, Silver Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Purple Amethyst Crystal Square Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Amethyst Purple Crystal Square Cube Pendant Modenist Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Gold Crystals Omega Interlocked Linked Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Unisex Four Bar Crystals Charm Interlocked Omega Linked Modernist Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Green Emerald Sparkling Crystals Sunflower Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Oval Emerald Green Circle Round Sparkling Crystals Flower Sunflower Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver plated Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Octagon Amethyst Gold Rectangle Crystals Domed Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Octagon Amethyst Purple Rectangle Crystals Dome Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Rectangle Crystals Purple Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Rectangle Crystals Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition, crystals are perfect, light scratches or colour loss...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crescent Whole Sparkling Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Not any colour loss, all crystals are shining. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Black Lucite with Swarovski Crystal Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR gorgeous black lucite cuff bracelet embellished with clear, "black diamond" and jet SWAROVSKI crystals.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Pearl Crystals Sparkling Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval White Pearl Sparkling Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Crystals Marquise Circle Flower Openwork Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower Marquise Circle Round Whole Sparkling Clear Crystals Openwork Dome Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Openwork Crystals Triangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Triangle Openwork White Round Circle Pearl Crystals Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Dior Saddle Mini Silk Blue Grey with Crystal Embedded Buckles
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Mini Silk Blue Grey with Crystal Embedded Buckles These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Category
2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo CD Long Bar Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage nwt gold plated crystal pearl designer necklace
$537Sale Price|40% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage nwt gold plated crystal pearl designer necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with glass pearls and crystals • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
Category
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Curled Circle Round Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Geometric Openwork Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent cond...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlocked Textured Crystals Twist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Crystals Interlocked Twist Swirl Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Black Crystals Interlocked Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Interlocked Ribbed Omega Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Turquoise Large Black Cabochon Crystals Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Turquoise Blue Black Cabochon Circle Dots Cube Crystals Diamond Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condi...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Rectangle Octagon Bamboo Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Rectangle Octagon Rectangle Bamboo Crystals Crystals Pendant Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genui...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1958 Turquoise Crystals Flower Iridescent Aurora Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1958 Vintage Turquoise Light Blue Beads Crystals Iridescent Aurora Flower Circle Round Elegant Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlocked Cross Crystals Omega Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Interlocked Knot Cross Crystals Pendant Adjustable Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pentagon Crystals Triangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Pentagon Triangle White Crystals Pendant Modenist Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1966 Ruby Sapphire Gripoix Crystals Openwork Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1966 Gripoix Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Red Navy Blue Whole Crystals 4 Cluster Flower Festive Openwork Exquisite Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Braided Cluster Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Symmetric Crystals Cluster Flower Leaf Openwork Braided Elegant Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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Dior Crystal For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate dior crystal for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold plate and silver — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 3531 vintage editions and 184 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a dior crystal may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing dior crystal — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Dior, Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior and Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A dior crystal can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 103 crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our dior crystal for sale are for women, but there are 1538 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Dior Crystal?
On average, a dior crystal at 1stDibs sells for $878, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $2,602,628 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
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