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Dior Lurex

Lurex cocktail dress CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE
Lurex cocktail dress CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE

Lurex cocktail dress CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Lurex cocktail dress with silk lining. Decorative button on the front and invisible zip closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. SIZE: 38/40 M/L

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Brocart Lurex Dior Idylle 35mm Pumps Canard 37.5
Christian Dior Brocart Lurex Dior Idylle 35mm Pumps Canard 37.5

Christian Dior Brocart Lurex Dior Idylle 35mm Pumps Canard 37.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a pair of Christian Dior Brocart Lurex Dior Idylle pumps featured in Canard.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Dior Silver, Purple and Pink Lurex Dress
Dior Silver, Purple and Pink Lurex Dress

Dior Silver, Purple and Pink Lurex Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior -(Made in Italy) Silver, purple and pink lurex dress.

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

Christian Dior Silvery Lurex Yarn Sleeveless Short Dress
Christian Dior Silvery Lurex Yarn Sleeveless Short Dress

Christian Dior Silvery Lurex Yarn Sleeveless Short Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Silvery lurex yarn sleeveless short dress.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior x John Galliano Fall 2002 Lurex Ombre Sweater
Christian Dior x John Galliano Fall 2002 Lurex Ombre Sweater

Christian Dior x John Galliano Fall 2002 Lurex Ombre Sweater

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Stunning Christian Dior vintage sweater from John Galliano's Fall 2002 Collection.

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Early 2000s French Pullovers

CHRISTIAN DIOR gold viscose 2019 LUREX RIB-KNIT TURTLENECK Sweater 36 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR gold viscose 2019 LUREX RIB-KNIT TURTLENECK Sweater 36 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR gold viscose 2019 LUREX RIB-KNIT TURTLENECK Sweater 36 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior rib-knit turtleneck sweater in beige viscose (80%) and metallic gold lurex polyester (20%) featuring black embroidered bee emblem.

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2010s Pullovers

Black jacquard skirt with gold lurex flower pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR
Black jacquard skirt with gold lurex flower pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR

Black jacquard skirt with gold lurex flower pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black jacquard skirt with gold lurex flower pattern . Main fabric composition: 77% acrylic, 18% polyester, 5% nylon. Silk lining. Pocket on both side . Invisible zip and hook&eye clo...

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2010s Italian Flare Skirts

Christian Dior Galliano Era 2002 Midi Lurex Mesh Insert Dress Sz FR 36
Christian Dior Galliano Era 2002 Midi Lurex Mesh Insert Dress Sz FR 36

Christian Dior Galliano Era 2002 Midi Lurex Mesh Insert Dress Sz FR 36

By Christian Dior

Located in Melbourne, VIC

This rare Christian Dior midi dress hails from John Galliano’s celebrated era. Cut from sheer black mesh and trimmed with glittering vertical lace panels, the silhouette skims the bo...

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20th Century Day Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lurex Denim Embellished Skinny Jeans, SS 2002
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lurex Denim Embellished Skinny Jeans, SS 2002

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lurex Denim Embellished Skinny Jeans, SS 2002

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Fabric: Cotton, Lurex, Lycra, Silk ▪ Details: Floral Bead and Sequin Embroidery, Silk Li...

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Early 2000s French Pants

CHRISTIAN DIOR copper silk 2020 LUREX 3/4 SLEEVE GOWN Maxi Dress 38 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR copper silk 2020 LUREX 3/4 SLEEVE GOWN Maxi Dress 38 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR copper silk 2020 LUREX 3/4 SLEEVE GOWN Maxi Dress 38 S

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior Resort 2020 keyhole lurex maxi dress in copper, green and blue silk (66%) and polyester (34%).

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS Reference: AAWC/A00779 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cotton, Linen Color: White, Gold...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian T-Shirts

John Galliano for Christian Dior Black Lurex Slip Dress Spring/Summer 1998
John Galliano for Christian Dior Black Lurex Slip Dress Spring/Summer 1998

John Galliano for Christian Dior Black Lurex Slip Dress Spring/Summer 1998

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

A slip dress in black lurex, the fabric threaded with a fine silver metallic yarn that catches the light.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Crafted from black silk chiffon and metallic silver lurex ▪ Enhanced with wide c...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black wool and silver lurex single breasted blazer Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane
Black wool and silver lurex single breasted blazer Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane

Black wool and silver lurex single breasted blazer Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane

By Dior Homme, Hedi Slimane

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool and silver lurex single breasted blazer. Main fabric composition: 95% wool, 5% polyamide. Lining: 100% bemberg One button and one buttonhole in the middle front. 3 outsid...

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Early 2000s Italian Single-Breasted Jackets

Panther blue lurex dress by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior Pre-fall 2021
Panther blue lurex dress by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior Pre-fall 2021

Panther blue lurex dress by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior Pre-fall 2021

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Glamorous effect achieved by shaping (polyester and silk) iridescent blue and parma lurex like a panther skin. The skirt has large flared panels to give it plenty of room, in a nod t...

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2010s French Day Dresses

2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex
2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex

2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex

Located in New York, NY

2000s JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Floral Silk Chiffon Gown With Gold Lurex MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Dior Monogram Vintage Clutch
Dior Monogram Vintage Clutch

Dior Monogram Vintage Clutch

By Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Dior vintage monogram canvas lurex style clutch with golden hardware Excellent vintage condition Size 28x13 cm

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1980s Clutches

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A 60s Dior Sequined Silver Lurex Cocktail Dress
A 60s Dior Sequined Silver Lurex Cocktail Dress

A 60s Dior Sequined Silver Lurex Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A glamorous 1960s silver lurex cocktail dress by Miss Dior. The dress has a drop waistline, a round neckline and long tapered sleeves.

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Lurex and Chiffon Dress
Christian Dior Lurex and Chiffon Dress

Christian Dior Lurex and Chiffon Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Christian Dior chiffon printed dress with lurex patterns running through the fabric.

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1970s Evening Gowns

Dior Silk and Lurex Blouse
Dior Silk and Lurex Blouse

Dior Silk and Lurex Blouse

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior (Made in France) Blouse in silk and lurex. No indicated size, it fits a size 38FR.

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1970s French Blouses and Tops

Christian Dior Gold and Green Lurex Jumpsuit
Christian Dior Gold and Green Lurex Jumpsuit

Christian Dior Gold and Green Lurex Jumpsuit

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Dior Jumpsuit is truly a work of art inside and out in the tradition of early Dior. The bodice is has a fully structured corset.

This full and playful jumpsuit...

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1960s American Jumpsuits

Christian Dior Silvery and Grey Lurex Mesh Top
Christian Dior Silvery and Grey Lurex Mesh Top

Christian Dior Silvery and Grey Lurex Mesh Top

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in Italy) Silvery and grey lurex mesh top edged with white lace.

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

CHRISTIAN DIOR black & silver viscose LUREX Turtleneck Sweater L
CHRISTIAN DIOR black & silver viscose LUREX Turtleneck Sweater L

CHRISTIAN DIOR black & silver viscose LUREX Turtleneck Sweater L

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior sweater in silver and black viscose (84%) and polyester (16%). Features long sleeves and a turtle neck. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pullovers

Christian Dior 2019 Black and Lurex Belted Knit Cardigan
Christian Dior 2019 Black and Lurex Belted Knit Cardigan

Christian Dior 2019 Black and Lurex Belted Knit Cardigan

By Christian Dior

Located in Geneva, CH

This knit cardigan is from Christian Dior’s Pre Fall 2019 collection. Woven in a casual style using a soft wool mix, the cardigan is designed with abstract patches of black and bronz...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Size 10 Black & Gold Sheer Lurex Tunic Dress
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Size 10 Black & Gold Sheer Lurex Tunic Dress

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Size 10 Black & Gold Sheer Lurex Tunic Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

This fabulous vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR tunic dress comes in a light weight, sheer black and gold sparkle knit Lurex and features a crew neck with button down Henley detail, gold Lurex ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere 2021 MIZZA LUREX Twinset Sweater 34 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere 2021 MIZZA LUREX Twinset Sweater 34 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere 2021 MIZZA LUREX Twinset Sweater 34 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior Mizza lurex twin-set with a tank-top and a long sleeve buttoned cardigan in grey and black cashmere (85%), cupro (10%) and polyester fibre (5%).

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21st Century and Contemporary Pullovers

CHRISTIAN DIOR black wool 2016 LUREX TWEED MINI Dress 34 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR black wool 2016 LUREX TWEED MINI Dress 34 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR black wool 2016 LUREX TWEED MINI Dress 34 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior tweed sheath dress in black wool (55%), nylon (34%), metalised yarn (4%), polyamide (3%), viscose (3%) and polyester (1%) Features a fit and flare silho...

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2010s Casual Dresses

Silver lurex jersey dress with short sleeves and ruffles Christian Dior
Silver lurex jersey dress with short sleeves and ruffles Christian Dior

Silver lurex jersey dress with short sleeves and ruffles Christian Dior

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silver lurex jersey dress with short sleeves and ruffles. Fabric composition: 66% Cupro 34% polyester Lining: 90% rayon/ 10% lycra. Zip on the left side. SIZE XS

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR metallic gold viscose LUREX CROPPED Crewneck Sweater 38 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR metallic gold viscose LUREX CROPPED Crewneck Sweater 38 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR metallic gold viscose LUREX CROPPED Crewneck Sweater 38 S

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior knitted sweater in light gold viscose (79%), polyester metal (17%) and polyester (4%) with camisole in nude. Bust, waist and hip measurements taken from...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pullovers

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold lurex leopard jacquard jacket skirt suit FR40 M
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold lurex leopard jacquard jacket skirt suit FR40 M

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold lurex leopard jacquard jacket skirt suit FR40 M

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold lurex leopard jacquard jacket skirt suit FR40 M Reference: CC/GEHI00323 Brand: Christian Dior Material: Wool Color: Brown Pattern: Leopard Closure: Z...

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2010s French Skirt Suits

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS Reference: AAWC/A00779 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cotton, Linen Color: White, Gold...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian T-Shirts

DIOR HOMME Size M Gold Sparkle Lurex V Neck Sweater
DIOR HOMME Size M Gold Sparkle Lurex V Neck Sweater

DIOR HOMME Size M Gold Sparkle Lurex V Neck Sweater

By Christian Dior, Hedi Slimane

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ultra chic pullover sweater by DIOR HOMME. This rare style comes in a a light weight sheer cotton blend Lurex sparkle knit and features a V neck line, long sleeves, and deconstructed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sweaters

Pale gold lurex knit top and skirt ensemble with scale effect Christian Dior
Pale gold lurex knit top and skirt ensemble with scale effect Christian Dior

Pale gold lurex knit top and skirt ensemble with scale effect Christian Dior

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale gold lurex knit top and skirt ensemble with scale effect. Knit composition: 80% cupro, 18% polyester, 1% elastane, 1% polyamide. SIZE 38 (Fr) 6 (US)

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Early 2000s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 1990s leopard lurex embroidery sheer back dress FR38 M
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 1990s leopard lurex embroidery sheer back dress FR38 M

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 1990s leopard lurex embroidery sheer back dress FR38 M

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 1990s leopard lurex embroidery sheer back dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00216 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Gianfranco Ferre Collection: Early 1990s Material...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano silver knitted lurex evening slip dress, fw 1998
Christian Dior by John Galliano silver knitted lurex evening slip dress, fw 1998

Christian Dior by John Galliano silver knitted lurex evening slip dress, fw 1998

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior silver knitted lurex evening slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Figure-hugging fit ▪ Scoop neck ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Slip-on with no closu...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Jadior 8 gold lurex embroidery white cotton linen tshirt XS Reference: AAWC/A00779 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cotton, Linen Color: White, Gold...

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2010s Italian T-Shirts

Evening shirt in lurex jacquard silk and leopard print Christian Dior by G Ferré
Evening shirt in lurex jacquard silk and leopard print Christian Dior by G Ferré

Evening shirt in lurex jacquard silk and leopard print Christian Dior by G Ferré

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Evening shirt in lurex jacquard silk and leopard print . Branded " CD" button on the cuffs + passementerie details. Gold lace trims. See-through gold treads passementerie in the mid...

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1990s Unknown Shirts

Panther blue lurex dress by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior Pre-fall 2021
Panther blue lurex dress by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior Pre-fall 2021

Panther blue lurex dress by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior Pre-fall 2021

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Glamorous effect achieved by shaping (polyester and silk) iridescent blue and parma lurex like a panther skin. The skirt has large flared panels to give it plenty of room, in a nod t...

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2010s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior Grey Animal Print Sweater
Christian Dior Grey Animal Print Sweater

Christian Dior Grey Animal Print Sweater

By Christian Dior

Located in Geneva, CH

Beautiful sweater from the house of Dior, mixing cashmere and "lurex thread" to give this animal print all its shine !

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

Christian Dior sweater Winter 1998
Christian Dior sweater Winter 1998

Christian Dior sweater Winter 1998

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Silvery lurex thread long-sleeve top decorated with yellow and blue flowers.

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1990s French Chemises

CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere METALLIC PEPLUM Jacket 38 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere METALLIC PEPLUM Jacket 38 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR grey cashmere METALLIC PEPLUM Jacket 38 S

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

Christian Dior collarless peplum lurex knit jacket in dark grey cashmere (70%), viscose (17%), polyamide (12%) and elastane (1%) with silver lurex thread.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

Christian Dior cardigan top Winter 1998
Christian Dior cardigan top Winter 1998

Christian Dior cardigan top Winter 1998

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Silvery lurex thread cardigan top with short sleeves and decorated with yellow and blue flowers.

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1990s European Cardigans

Christian Dior by John Galliano gold and burgundy silk evening dress, ss 2001
Christian Dior by John Galliano gold and burgundy silk evening dress, ss 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano gold and burgundy silk evening dress, ss 2001

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior gold and burgundy lurex silk devoré evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cowl neckline ▪ Metallic gold snakeskin shoulder strap with a bow ▪ Double-ended zip...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lady Dior Bag Entirely Embroidered with Lurex and Multicolored Yarns, 2014
Lady Dior Bag Entirely Embroidered with Lurex and Multicolored Yarns, 2014

Lady Dior Bag Entirely Embroidered with Lurex and Multicolored Yarns, 2014

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in Italy) Bag entirely embroidered with lurex yarns and multicolored yarns.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior Evening Black Suit Jacket and Skirt
Christian Dior Evening Black Suit Jacket and Skirt

Christian Dior Evening Black Suit Jacket and Skirt

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior black mix silk and lurex suit jacket and fancy lurex pattern, front fancy button fastening, logo silk lining, shoulder pads and long sleeves we add a short straight sk...

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Late 20th Century French Dinner Jackets

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Dior Lurex For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary dior lurex you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Red and more. Finding the perfect dior lurex may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Dior Lurex?

On average, a dior lurex on 1stDibs sells for $749, while they’re typically $184 on the low end and $3,207 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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.