Christian Dior Fall 2014 Black Wool High Collar Cropped Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe Dior high neck cropped wool jacket from the Fall 2024 collection. Bought for £3250 and new with tags and spare button. Crafted from lightweight black wool and silk, it has...
Dior x Raf Simons Dior Fall 2014 Pale Blue Textured Dress
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Super sleek and pretty Christian Dior dress from the Fall 2014 collection. Bought for £2950 and unworn.
Raf Simons x Christian Dior Dress (Fall 2014)
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
2014 Dior par Raf Simons cocktail dress Really good condition Soze european 38
Christian Dior Raf Simons Fall 2014 Sleeveless knitted dress
By Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Dior X Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Collection Red and gold sleeveless knitted dress.
Christian Dior x Raf Simons Pre-Fall 2014 Twisted Wrap Scarf
By Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Christian Dior twisted shrug shawl from Raf Simons’ Pre-Fall 2014 collection.
Dior x Raf Simons Dior Pre-Fall 2015 Plaid Wool Dress
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Super sleek and pretty Christian Dior dress from the Fall 2014 Collection. Bought for £2950 and unworn.
Dior Fall 2014 RTW Blue Flared Wool Dress
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Christian Dior Wool Flared Dress From the Fall 2014 Collection by Raf Simons.
Christian Dior Be Dior Bag Matte Red Crocodile Double Flap Small
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Christian Dior Be Dior bag created Fall 2014 and was the brand's ad campaign with Jennifer Lawrence.
Christian Dior Be Dior Bag Matte Yellow Crocodile Double Flap Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Christian Dior Be Dior bag created Fall 2014 and was the brand's ad campaign with Jennifer Lawrence, is no longer produced.
Dior x Raf Simons Pre-Fall 2014 Duck Egg Blue Cashmere/Silk High Neck Sweater
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Divine Dior cashmere blend knit top from the Pre-Fall 2014 Collection.
Christian Dior Raf Simons Limited Edition 6.5 Hand Painted Leather Opera Gloves
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons
Located in San Diego, CA
For the Fall 2014 Dior line, RAF Simons interpretedDior's garden in six flower mixes throughout his collection; Rose, Iris, Alstroemerias, Lily, Cosmos, and Peony bloom.
Raf Simons for Christian Dior Patent Leather Runway Sneaker Pumps, Fall 2014
By Raf Simons, Christian Dior
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Fall 2014, navy blue, patent leather, pointed-toe runway sneaker pumps with copper-tone metallic leather accents, rubber soles, covered heels with ankl...
Raf Simons for Christian Dior Patent Leather Runway Sneaker Pumps, Fall 2014
By Raf Simons, Christian Dior
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Fall 2014, patent leather, pointed-toe runway sneaker pumps with copper-tone metallic leather accents, rubber soles, covered heels with ankle straps.
Raf Simons For Christian Dior Patent Leather Runway Sneaker Pumps, Fall 2014
By Raf Simons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Raf Simons For Christian Dior, Fall 2014, navy blue, patent leather, pointed-toe runway sneaker pumps with orange metallic leather accents, rubber soles, covered heels with ankle st...
Christian Dior By Raf Simons Patent Leather Runway Sneaker Pumps Fall 2014
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Christian Dior by Raf Simons, Fall 2014, navy blue, patent leather, pointed-toe runway sneaker pumps with orange metallic leather accents, rubber soles, covered heels with ankle stra...
Raf Simons Christian Dior Ivory Printed Leather Gloves, Pre - Fall 2014
By Raf Simons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Christian Dior by Raf Simons, Pre - Fall 2014 ivory leather gloves with printed floral pattern and tonal stitching throughout.
Alexander McQueen New Black Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Jacket with Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous new, never worn black cashmere jacket or mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frame...
Enrico Coveri 1980s Vintage White & Black Polka Dot Cotton Fit & Flare Dress
By Enrico Coveri
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 80s ENRICO COVERI white and black polka dot printed dress! Features all over polka dots, with white silk grosgrain ribbon detail at bust. Super flattering bodice, ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
NWT Oscar de la Renta Pastel Pink Bell Sleeves Silk Crepe Gown size L
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Romantic and elegant, this Oscar de la Renta gown is crafted from a fluid silk crepe in a soft pastel pink hue. The silhouette features a graceful, floor-length design with a fitted ...
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer FR 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 34 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...
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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