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Christian Dior Rabbit Fur Saddle Hobo Bag (Limited Edition)
Christian Dior Rabbit Fur Saddle Hobo Bag (Limited Edition)

Christian Dior Rabbit Fur Saddle Hobo Bag (Limited Edition)

By Christian Dior

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Dior by John Galliano early 2000s single leather strap with metal balls on each end of the strap

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20th Century French Hobo Bags

Vintage Christian Dior cape, 2009. Wool, cashmere, rabbit fur trim.
Vintage Christian Dior cape, 2009. Wool, cashmere, rabbit fur trim.

Vintage Christian Dior cape, 2009. Wool, cashmere, rabbit fur trim.

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Item: Vintage Christian Dior cape, 2009. Wool, cashmere, rabbit fur trim.

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Early 2000s Italian Cardigans

Christian Dior FW16 Rust Wool & Rabbit Hair Double-Breasted Jacket FR 36
Christian Dior FW16 Rust Wool & Rabbit Hair Double-Breasted Jacket FR 36

Christian Dior FW16 Rust Wool & Rabbit Hair Double-Breasted Jacket FR 36

By Christian Dior

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Christian Dior FW16 Rust Wool & Rabbit Hair Double-Breasted Jacket FR 36 Description: A refined collectible from Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2016, this tailored jacket showcases Dior...

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2010s French Double-Breasted Jackets

CHRISTIAN DIOR white wool & rabbit hair 2019 EMBROIDERED Coat Jacket 38 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR white wool & rabbit hair 2019 EMBROIDERED Coat Jacket 38 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR white wool & rabbit hair 2019 EMBROIDERED Coat Jacket 38 S

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior embroidered coat in off-white and black wool (80%), rabbit hair (15%), cashmere (2%), nylon (2%) and elastane (1%).

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2010s Jackets

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2004 pink rex rabbit fur headband
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2004 pink rex rabbit fur headband

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2004 pink rex rabbit fur headband

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall Winter 2004 pink rex fox fur and leather headband, Dior silver metal plate name on the front, leather stretchy on the back, one size. Collector i...

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Early 2000s French Hats

Christian Dior 2017 John Galliano Powder Blue Rabbit Fur Lined Coat S
Christian Dior 2017 John Galliano Powder Blue Rabbit Fur Lined Coat S

Christian Dior 2017 John Galliano Powder Blue Rabbit Fur Lined Coat S

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 2017 John Galliano powder blue dyed rabbit fur lined coat S Reference: LACG/A00516 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: 7H20080140 Collection: 2017 Mater...

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Early 2000s French Coats

Christian Dior scarf jacket 2024s
Christian Dior scarf jacket 2024s

Christian Dior scarf jacket 2024s

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in Italy) Rabbit and wool scarf-style jacket with short sleeves and gray-tone tartan pattern.

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2010s Italian Jackets

Christian Dior brown hat
Christian Dior brown hat

Christian Dior brown hat

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Brown rabbit hat topped with a wide corduroy ribbon.

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Early 2000s French Hats

Dior Large Yellow Fur Stole, 2001
Dior Large Yellow Fur Stole, 2001

Dior Large Yellow Fur Stole, 2001

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Large yellow rabbit fur stole with a printed silk lining.

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Early 2000s Stoles

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Michael Waugh 'Planned Parenthood #7' screen print hand coloring on paper

Michael Waugh 'Planned Parenthood #7' screen print hand coloring on paper

By Michael Waugh

Located in Los Angeles, CA

And it's not clear even if you read the actual bill! The use of rabbits in the first pregnancy tests ... which then led to the euphemism "the rabbit died" -- and also the use of the ...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Acrylic, Screen

CHRISTIAN DIOR Rabbit Chain Bag Brown Gray
CHRISTIAN DIOR Rabbit Chain Bag Brown Gray

CHRISTIAN DIOR Rabbit Chain Bag Brown Gray

By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

This exquisite CHRISTIAN DIOR chain bag is crafted of brown/gray rabbit and lambskin leather featuring gold toned hardware and a gold toned DIOR charm.

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

CHRISTIAN DIOR brown RABBIT FUR Shawl Scarf
CHRISTIAN DIOR brown RABBIT FUR Shawl Scarf

CHRISTIAN DIOR brown RABBIT FUR Shawl Scarf

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

Christian Dior shawl in light-brown rabbit fur. Lined in off-white and light-brown Dior logo print silk.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Vintage F/W 2000's Christian Dior Black Rabbit Fur Crochet Sweater
Vintage F/W 2000's Christian Dior Black Rabbit Fur Crochet Sweater

Vintage F/W 2000's Christian Dior Black Rabbit Fur Crochet Sweater

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Vintage Fall Winter 2000's Christian Dior black rabbit fur crochet sweater. Features a plush black rabbit fur intricately hand-crocheted into a semi-sheer, oversize cropped cut and v...

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Early 2000s French Sweaters

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur oriental scarf
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur oriental scarf

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur oriental scarf

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur oriental scarf Reference: TGAS/B01660 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Fur Color: Black ...

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Early 2000s Scarves

CHRISTIAN DIOR white wool & rabbit hair 2019 EMBROIDERED Coat Jacket 38 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR white wool & rabbit hair 2019 EMBROIDERED Coat Jacket 38 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR white wool & rabbit hair 2019 EMBROIDERED Coat Jacket 38 S

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior embroidered coat in off-white and black wool (80%), rabbit hair (15%), cashmere (2%), nylon (2%) and elastane (1%).

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2010s Jackets

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf Reference: TGAS/B01660 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Fur Color: Black, White Pattern: Ge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Scarves

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf Reference: TGAS/B01660 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Fur Color: Black, White Pattern: Ge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Dior CD Logo John Galliano Retro Vintage Rabbit Fur Knee High Pull On Boots 40
Dior CD Logo John Galliano Retro Vintage Rabbit Fur Knee High Pull On Boots 40

Dior CD Logo John Galliano Retro Vintage Rabbit Fur Knee High Pull On Boots 40

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Dior John Galliano Rabbit Fur CD Logo Knee High Heeled Pull On Boots Color Brown Multo Size 40EU Heel Height 3.25in Leather upper Leather sole Rabbit fur shaft Lined interior John ...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Christian Dior scarf
Christian Dior scarf

Christian Dior scarf

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR - Beige rabbit fur scarf decorated with a silvery metal plate bearing the house name.

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Early 2000s Scarves

Christian Dior Cardigan with Fur
Christian Dior Cardigan with Fur

Christian Dior Cardigan with Fur

Located in Austin, TX

Christian Dior cream wool cardigan with rabbit fur tuffs. 32" bust, 28" waist, 24 1/2" sleeve, 24" length.

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1970s French Sweaters

Dior Nubuck Leather & Rex Rabbit Fur Trimmed Knee-High Boots
Dior Nubuck Leather & Rex Rabbit Fur Trimmed Knee-High Boots

Dior Nubuck Leather & Rex Rabbit Fur Trimmed Knee-High Boots

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Dior Nubuck Leather & Rex Rabbit Fur Trimmed Knee-High Boots Black boots designed with grey rex rabbit fur trimmed cuff and black snap closure along the sides with 'Dior' inscriptio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Boots

Rare Christian Dior Couture F/W 2001-2002 by John Galliano Fox Fur & rabbit hat
Rare Christian Dior Couture F/W 2001-2002 by John Galliano Fox Fur & rabbit hat

Rare Christian Dior Couture F/W 2001-2002 by John Galliano Fox Fur & rabbit hat

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Christian Dior by John Galliano Couture Fall Winter 2001-2002 rare hat, rabbit and fox fur, iconic and spectacular

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Early 2000s French Hats

Limted Editon Dior Rabbit Fur Bag. Probably the Softest Bag in the World
Limted Editon Dior Rabbit Fur Bag. Probably the Softest Bag in the World

Limted Editon Dior Rabbit Fur Bag. Probably the Softest Bag in the World

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Awesome and lke new limted edton Dor Bag made from fur. Strap that allows to wear it shoulder or crossbody. Perfect conditon With card, no dust bag Size 13x13

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Dior Vintage Monogram Oblique Trotter Rabbit Fur Scarf Stole
Dior Vintage Monogram Oblique Trotter Rabbit Fur Scarf Stole

Dior Vintage Monogram Oblique Trotter Rabbit Fur Scarf Stole

By Christian Dior

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Rabbit fur scarf in purple with Dior monogram oblique print in black.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Dior by John Galliano Fall 2000 Rabbit Knit Sweater
Dior by John Galliano Fall 2000 Rabbit Knit Sweater

Dior by John Galliano Fall 2000 Rabbit Knit Sweater

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Prague, CZ

QV Archive presents: This gorgeous and super warm sweater, as seen on the subway, can be worn as a roll-neck sweater or as a sweater with a hood. Size Small but is oversized and wil...

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Early 2000s Sweaters

Christian Dior Boutique Wool Blend Black Pant Suit w. Orylag Rabbit Fur Collar
Christian Dior Boutique Wool Blend Black Pant Suit w. Orylag Rabbit Fur Collar

Christian Dior Boutique Wool Blend Black Pant Suit w. Orylag Rabbit Fur Collar

By Christian Dior

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Wool Blend Black Pant Suit With Orylag Fur Collar illustrates why Dior remains one of the most celebrated couture houses of all time!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Trouser Pant Suits

Dior by john galliano jacket in nylon and rabbit fur Size FR 38, 2005
Dior by john galliano jacket in nylon and rabbit fur Size FR 38, 2005

Dior by john galliano jacket in nylon and rabbit fur Size FR 38, 2005

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Nice jacket from John Galliano for dDior in nylon and rabbit fur. excellent condition. Slleves in pull over style with Dior in the sleeves Size FR 38 Linen in fur

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Early 2000s French Anoraks and Parkas

Christian Dior Rasta Ski Jacket from 2004 Size US 6
Christian Dior Rasta Ski Jacket from 2004 Size US 6

Christian Dior Rasta Ski Jacket from 2004 Size US 6

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Puffer jacket with iconic Rasta print from Galliano for Dior era -Has detachable rabbit fur collar, zips and buttons up all the way -4 external pockets and snap-button cuffs -1 of ...

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Early 2000s Italian Anoraks and Parkas

"Alice in Wonderland" Satirical Oil Painting on Canvas
"Alice in Wonderland" Satirical Oil Painting on Canvas

"Alice in Wonderland" Satirical Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Pasadena, CA

The horse on roller skates, crudely lit as if he was on a theater stage and about to die, the elderly, bespectacled rabbit brandishing his arm like a bounty hunter who has snared a s...

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Early 2000s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1997 Gray Wool Faux Fur Trim Hooded Belted Coat Overcoat
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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2007 Black Wool Geometric Paneled V-Neck Cocktail Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents

1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

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Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

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 (...

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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

By Irene Scharaff

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...

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By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

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By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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1970s Yves Saint Laurent Avante Gard Turkish-Inspired Spiral Toque w Tassel

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Gresham, OR

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1970s French Hats

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer Pant Suit Set

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer Pant Suit Set

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Dior Rabbit For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary dior rabbit you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in gray and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect dior rabbit among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and John Galliano — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Rabbit?

On average, a dior rabbit on 1stDibs sells for $4,914, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $146,078 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.