Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold faux lapis designer runway earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
$584
W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Gold Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Gripoix Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Rectangle Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$584
W 0.71 in L 0.79 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Crystals Cabochon Foil Triangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Stones Whole Sparkling Crystals Foil Triangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$488
W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s AB Textured Navy Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s AB Large Textured Navy Blue Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Foil Stone Cabochon Octagon Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Textured Navy Blue Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1960 Textured Ripple Sapphire Lapis Navy Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1960 Unisex Textured Lapis Sapphire Navy Dark Blue Ripple Oval Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Plated Very good condition.
Silver Plate
$774
W 0.71 in L 1.19 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Lapis Foil Blue Oval Cabochon Wing Feather Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Foil Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Stone Wing Feather Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Lapis Foil Navy Oval Chunky Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Stone Oval Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$488
W 0.71 in L 1.19 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Oval Stone Foil Wing Feather Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Stone Foil Wing Feather Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Good condition.
Gold Plate
$488
W 0.83 in L 0.83 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970 Lapis Navy Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Lapis Navy Blue Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Faux Lapis Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful 1990s clip-back Dior earrings have a faux lapis center in a gold tone setting.
Vintage Signed Christian Dior Faux Lapis & Crystal Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
These vintage signed Christian Dior earrings feature faux lapis center stones with clear crystal accents in a gold tone setting.
Vintage Grosse Dior earrings in lapis lazuli
By John Galliano
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Large vintage Dior earrings, new, never worn, in gold metal, equivalent to gold plate and lapis lazuli, very good quality I am a partner with French experts group , recognized by t...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Faux Lapis Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace and Earring Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Pahrump, NV
This faux Christian Dior lapis pearl diamond and gold necklace with matching round pendant and pierced earrings is a mid-century collectors item.
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Crystal Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Dior Lapis Earrings. Emulating lapis lazuli and diamonds these beautiful Dior creations are a timeless style statement that will add an elegant finishing touch every wear.
Dior Lapis Gold Dangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
Employing the intrinsic regal beauty of the gorgeous lapis stone and presenting it in a perfectly spherical form, these magnificent earrings from Dior complement stone’s marvelous nu...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Diamond Lapis Lazuli Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Mobe Pearl Earrings by Christian Dior.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold
Dior 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Lapis Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
This Christian Dior 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Lapis Drop Earrings are offered in estate condition inclusive of a gift box.
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.79 in L 0.99 in
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Gold Tone Faux Lapis Lazuli Oval Clip on Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an oval clip on earrings designed by Christian Dior in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated, adorned with imitations of cabochon cut Lapis Lazuli.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Navy Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Textured Navy Blue Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Gripoix Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Rectangle Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s AB Textured Navy Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s AB Large Textured Navy Blue Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Gripoix Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Rectangle Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gripoix Lapis Navy Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 0.79 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Cabochon Crystal Foil Triangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Stones Whole Sparkling Crystals Foil Triangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1960 Textured Lapis Sapphire Navy Ripple Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1960 Unisex Textured Lapis Sapphire Navy Dark Blue Ripple Oval Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Plated Very good condition.
Silver Plate
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W 0.82 in L 1.25 in
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed silver faux lapis designer runway clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • silver tone with faux blue lapis • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/4" by 13/16" CONDITION • good vintage condition wi...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Foil Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Stone Foil Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.95 in L 1.15 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Lapis Navy Foil Oval Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Stone Oval Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Foil Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Stone Foil Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Foil Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Stone Foil Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.95 in L 1.15 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Lapis Navy Foil Oval Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Stone Oval Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.95 in L 1.15 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Lapis Navy Foil Oval Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Stone Oval Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.19 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Foil Lapis Oval Cabochon Wing Feather Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Foil Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Stone Wing Feather Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.19 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Foil Lapis Oval Cabochon Wing Feather Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Foil Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Stone Wing Feather Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.48 in L 0.67 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Lapis Navy Oval Foil Pearl Stone Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Lapis Navy Oval Foil Pearl Stone Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.48 in L 0.67 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Oval Foil Pearl Gold Clip On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour loss at back. 100% Genuine. Unique design. Signed at the back. Size: 1.7*1.2 cm. Weight: 4.0 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyda...
Gold Plate
Dior Gemstone Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
The contrasting combination of lapis and coral stones with 0.75ct of sparkling diamonds in the middle gives these delightfully shaped 18K yellow gold earrings fresh, gentle look.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.83 in L 0.83 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970 Lapis Navy Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Lapis Navy Blue Cube Square Cross Crystals Clip Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Rectangle Oval Cabochon Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Rectangle Oval Cabochon Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Rectangle Oval Cabochon Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Rectangle Oval Cabochon Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Lapis Oval Crystals Omega Necklace Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Enamel Lapis Navy Oval Crystals Cabochon Omega Collar Necklace Semi Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Lapis Oval Crystals Omega Necklace Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Enamel Lapis Navy Oval Crystals Cabochon Omega Collar Necklace Semi Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Yellow Lapis Crystal Wide Omega Collar Dome Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Yellow Beige Enamel Lapis Navy Blue Oval Crystals Cabochon Omega Chunky Statement Collar Necklace Semi Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Ver...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Blue Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Dior Lapis Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal with a large blue cabochon stone emulating lapis lazuli.
Dior Lapis Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
Fantastic design of delightful 18K yellow gold is brilliantly complemented by lustrous diamonds and astounding lapis lazuli stones which boast an alluring shape in these gorgeously s...
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lapis Lazuli Gilt Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lapis Lazuli Gilt Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Width: 0.70 inch (1.8 cm) Weight per Earring: 17 grams Features: - 100% Authen...
Christian Dior Vintage Jewelled Lapis Lazuli Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned clip-on earrings featuring a large glass lapis lazuli oval cabochon center adorned with clear crystals.
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W 0.48 in L 0.67 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Lapis Navy Oval Foil Pearl Stone Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Oval Foil Pearl Stone Elegant Modenrist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.87 in L 1.11 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s Gripoix Lapis Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystals Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s Gripoix Lapis Sapphire Navy Blue Ruby Red Cabochon Heart Whole Shining Crystals Exquisite Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Diamond Lapis Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k gold diamond lapis earrings crafted by Dior featuring lapis stones and approximately 0.36ctw in G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Paris Pearl Lapis Diamond Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Christian Dior, set with 5.5mm and 6.5mm pearls, lapis and approx. 0.30ctw in G/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated Oval Statement Earrings with Lapis Lazuli
By Christian Dior
Located in West Sussex, GB
This is a beautiful pair of vintage statement earrings from Christian Dior. It has an oval lapis lazuli stone with a twisted rope detail border.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Silver Tone Faux Lapis Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
These vintage 1980s Christian Dior earrings have a classic style. They are made with a faux lapis center with a ribbed silver tone setting.
Christian Dior Earrings Jade and Lapis Glass 1971 Germany
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A pair of stunning and rare clip on earrings by Christian Dior Germany, dated 1971.
Brass
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
FENDI mint green SHEARLING LOGO Belt Bag / Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi logo belt & crossbody bag in mint green shearling. The design features a detachable gold-tone metal chain link shoulder-strap and a detachable leather belt bag s...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
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...
$264,828
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
$1,145
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1960s Cream Silk Silver Beaded Dress & Coat Set 1960 Ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly majestic 1960's cream shantung silk dress and matching coat set, embellished with trailing silver lined glass beads, silver claw set rhinestones and faceted clear glass d...
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Campaign Dark Brown Crocodile Bamboo Tote Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this Gucci by Tom Ford crocodile bamboo bag is a must-have for any Gucci-lover. Constructed entirely of glossy dark brown crocodile, this bag wa...
John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa f/w 2008 John Galliano mauve silk charmeuse dress adorned with deco inspired faux pearl and crystal beadwork. Features kimono sleeves. Draped neckline held securely with sing...
$14,977
Size: DRESS: S/M - SHOE: 38
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Knit Dress, Cardigan & Boots Runway Ensemble, FW 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chanel ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1994 ▪ Fabric: Wool with clear sequin embellishment ▪ Dress / Cardigan Size: S/M ▪ Shoe Size: EU 38 ▪ ...
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging maxi dress with cut out, c. 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black spandex figure hugging maxi dress with cut out, turtle neck, zip fastening, and pleating down the centre back. c. 1990s
GIVENCHY COUTURE By ALEXANDER MCQUEEN F/W 1999 Architectural Suit FR42
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1999 Architectural Suit FR42 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Fall Winter 1999 Fabric: 92% Wool / 8% Cashmere. Linin...
John Galliano dress Spring 2000
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Long plum silk muslin dress with wide straps and ornamented with silk flower applications. Size 38FR. 2000 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic dir...
Fabrice Couture Silk Beaded Camisole and Skirt Set 1990s
By Fabrice New York Couture, Fabrice
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous 2 piece set skirt and camisole set from Coty award winner designer Fabrice's Couture collection in black semi sheer silk covered in glass beads and with sequin accents. Th...
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.