1960's Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attributed to Dior. Stunning 1960's black silk chiffon multi-tiered gown. Tiers are trimmed thinly
1960's Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attributed to Dior. Stunning 1960's black silk chiffon multi-tiered gown. Tiers are trimmed thinly
1960's Christian Dior London Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The perfect LBD from 1960's Christian Dior London complete with hand stamped style number and label
1960s Christian Dior Monochromed Sequin Maxi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This elegant Christian Dior evening dress was retailed in their London branch during the late 1960s
Dior Haute Couture Black Two-Piece Wool Dress, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Christian Dior afternoon dress circa early 1960s. Under dress has slip top with hook and
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
1960's Christian Dior Black Gown with Zigzag Detail
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown from Christian Dior dates to the 1960's and is made of black textured fabric. It
1960s Miss Dior Silk Jersey Evening Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning 1960s Miss Dior silk jersey dress with tapered sleeves and a nipped in waist. The dress
Christian Dior London velvet and taffeta mini evening dress. C.1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
party like this beautiful mini velvet dress, or a haute couture, red . A Dior pièce will command the
An Incredible 1960s Vintage Christian Dior Couture Silk Dress w. Beading
By Christian Dior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An absolutely incredible 1960s Christian Dior haute couture ankle-length silk gown with intricate
Christian Dior 1960s Black Tulle Soutache Cocktail Dress with Shawl
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior black cocktail dress with matching shawl. Black tulle soutache floral textured
1960's Christian Dior for Saks Fifth Avenue Floral Printed Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an elegant yet fanciful 1960's Christian Dior for Saks Fifth Avenue, floral printed
Vintage 1962 Christian Dior Gown Vintage 1960s Christian Dior Silk Dress UK 10
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
rhinestone strands, faceted iridescent glass beads, and frosted white glass beads, this original 1960's
1960's Christian Dior Floral Print Silk Shantung Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Studio City, CA
1960's Christian Dior navy blue silk shantung v-neck sleeveless dress in vibrant orange and green
1960's Christian Dior London Brown Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The most beautiful LBD (little brown dress) from 1960's Christian Dior London, complete with hand
1960s Christian Dior Rose Pink Devoree and Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A stunning gown by Dior from the 1960s. In a wonderful rose pink colour the gown has a central
Christian Dior 1960s asymmetric silk evening a-line dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior 1960s asymmetric silk evening a-line dress - vibrant psychedelic printed on raw
1960s Christian Dior Black Ostrich Feather Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning 60’s black velvet dress by Christian Dior, London. Perfect for a winter
1960s Christian Dior Demi Couture Ivory Organza Dress & Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
around the hems. This vintage 1960s piece by Christian Dior is couture made and would make a fantastic
Vintage Black & Multicolor Christian Dior 1960s Patterned Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black and multicolor ribbon patterned sleeveless drop waist gown by Christian Dior. Circa
1960's Christian Dior Brown Haute Couture Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
rhinestone embellishments. Colour: Brown/Green Composition: 100% Silk Size: S Condition: Excellent
1960s Christian Dior Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This gown is a truly fabulous example of 1960’s Dior demi couture eveningwear, designed by Marc
Iconic 1960s Christian Dior Mod Cutout Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress in a rich chocolate brown from Christian Dior. It has a dramatic sweetheart
1960s Christian Dior Demi Couture Ivory Organza Dress & Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
around the hems. This vintage 1960s piece by Christian Dior is couture made and would make a fantastic
Pristine Christian Dior 1960s Silk Chiffon Dress with Back Train
By Christian Dior
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Christian Dior silk dress in a colorful kaleidoscope print in pristine condition
1960s Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Blue Stained Glass Silk Evening Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Christian Dior designed clothes fit for royalty, as he famously believed “every woman is a princess
1960s Christian Dior Vintage Silk + Mink Fur Dress Ensemble (Top/ Skirt/ Jacket)
By Christian Dior
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1960s Christian Dior three-piece ensemble done in a gold silk brocade with brown mink fur
Christian Dior Patron Original Demi Couture 1960s Blue Heavy Linen Mod Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This stylish 1960s Demi Couture Patron Original labelled and numbered dress by Christian Dior is a
1960S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Baby Pink Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Encrusted Mod
Located in New York, NY
beads emulating broken glass. 1960S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Baby Pink Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal
1960's Christian Dior Coral Beaded Shift
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1960's sleeveless coral cocktail shift dress from Christian Dior is fully beaded with
1960's Christian Dior Champange-Gold Linen Hourglass Wiggle Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Christian Dior is probably the best known name in high fashion since the late 1940's. When the
Late 1950s/Early 1960's Christian Dior Moiré Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous circa 1950's moiré silk bengaline cocktail dress from Christian Dior features a sculptural
1960's Christian Dior Metallic-Gold Brocade Sleeveless Dress & Jacket Ensemble
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
over as head designer in 1960, he continued the Dior tradition of elegant design. This beautiful two
1960s Sequin Dior Mini Dress or Tunic
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
Am amazing and chic 1960s dress that perfectly captures the mood of the times. At first glance you
1960s Christian Dior Black Velvet Balloon Sleeve Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible vintage long evening dress from the late 1960s by Christian Dior (under Marc Bohan
Christian Dior Paris numbered couture black silk evening gown. C. 1960s
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in London, GB
party, or a haute couture, red carpet gown such as this exceptional velvet piece that will command the
Vintage 1963 CHRISTIAN DIOR EMERALD SILK GOWN size S
By Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
CHRISTIAN DIOR Rare vintage Christian Dior haute couture gown of 1960s in textured emerald
1960's Christian Dior Rhinestone Illusion Silk-Satin Mod 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. When the
Christian Dior Paris Sleeveless vivid pink evening coat. Early 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Bohan, who was creative director from the 1960 to 1989. Sticking to the “codes of Dior”, Bohan
1960s Christian Dior New York Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Simply stunning dior new york cocktail dress This has a true wrap top and a front zip that
1960s Christian Dior NY Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely Christian Dior New York black silk cocktail dress Matching caplet with silk rose Zips up
Rare Christian Dior crushed metallic shift evening dress. circa 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
innovations and the shifts in society. In the 1960s ,Marc Bohan, the creative director of Dior , was perhaps
Dior for El Jay 1960s Black Velvet Evening Dress with Bow & Belt Size 6.
By Christian Dior for El-Jay, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
1955 until 1988. This Dior 1960s black velvet dress is a museum art piece. Dior fall 2017 has models
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
$1,430
Size: French 42
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1975 Long dress in a stunning Majorelle cobalt blue, crafted from a luxurious viscose & silk blend jersey. Key features include a fla...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
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...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...
$1,737Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Marigold Yellow Silk Satin Tiered Petal Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1960s, this tiered Balmain Haute Couture asymmetrical gown is constructed entirely of luxurious marigold yellow silk satin. This classic dress, entirely handmade by world-cl...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
nwt's IT46 VALENTINO Vintage Black Evening Gown Long Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma NWT's Vintage Jet black Simple, easy, sophisticated, timeless, elegant Size IT46 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: pit to pit 18 to 19, smallest of waist 17...
Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1979 Ivory Embellished Bow Evening Gown 2pcs Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Exceptional two-piece Chanel Haute Couture ensemble from 1979, composed of a floor-length sleeveless gown and a matching long coat. Crafted in a soft ivory silk, the set features exq...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
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.