Vintage Handwoven African Kuba Textile Panel, Raffia, Wall Decor, 1930
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Handwoven and hand died raffia panel - Suitable for wall decoration over a bed or leaning on a long table B/ 1658-1.
Raffia
CHRISTIAN DIOR natural raffia 2020 CD DOUBLE WRAP ROPE Belt
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior double-wrap rope belt is crafted in natural raffia and finished with a silver-tone CD metal buckle.
1970s Christian Dior Chapeaux Pastel Faux Flower Ruched Raffia Round Brim Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1970s, this elegant tan woven raffia Christian Dior wide brim hat features a multicolor pleated accent around the brim and is complete with floral details that cascade down ...
Dior Pink Raffia Jacket with a Silk Lining, 2006 Spring-summer Collection
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior- (Made in France) Pink raffia jacket with a silk lining. 2006 Spring-Summer Collection.
S/S 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Limited Edition Raffia Floral Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This limited edition Christian Dior shoulder bag from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, designed by John Galliano, is crafted from natural raffia with vibrant hand-embroidered flora...
Christian Dior bag 'Lady Dior Art Project' 2022 by Brian Calvin
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Raffia Lady Dior bag with fabric fringes, in blue, yellow, and pale pink tones.
Christian Dior Raffia Leather Clutch
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
The inside is is lined in signature Dior fabric, has one open pocket and a leather Christian Dior Paris leather tag with the underside Made in Italy 09-BM-1015.
Christian Dior Limited Edition Yellow Raffia Flower Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Limited edition Christian Dior raffia and yellow leather handbag, from the 2005 Collection.
Dior Wicker Boston Bag Floral Embroidery Pink Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
In search of a vibrant, charming straw bag for the summer? Dior has got you covered. This exquisitely designed Dior top handle Boston bag, made from raffia and pink leather, features...
Christian Dior Natural Cannage Raffia Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Part of the Dioriviera capsule collection, this Dior Book Tote is a House classic designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Christian Dior.
Christian Dior "Wicker Flower Frame" Raffia Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Bag in raffia and yellow leather decorated with flowers and rhinestones.
CHRISTIAN DIOR natural raffia 2020 CD DOUBLE WRAP ROPE Belt
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior double wrap rope belt in natural raffia featuring silver-tone CD metal buckle.
CHRISTIAN DIOR natural raffia 2023 FLORAL SMALL BOOK TOTE Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Small Book Tote in natural raffia is a testament to the House’s unparalleled craftsmanship and creative vision.
Christian Dior Straw Hat Embroidered with Raffia Flowers, 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Straw hat embroidered with raffia flowers and pearls. 2005 Spring-Summer Collection.
Christian Dior by GallianoLimited Edition Mini Straw Handbag with Raffia Flowers
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
Christian Dior by Galliano straw handle bag with pink leather trim. Floral appliques. Condition: Excellent. Looks new.
CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's Navy Blue Raffia Twisted Bow Cartwheel Hat
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: CHRISTIAN DIOR Chapeaux c.1960's Navy Blue Raffia Twisted Bow Cartwheel Hat Circa: c.1960’s Label(s): Christian Dior Chapeaux Paris - New York; United Hatters, Cap, an...
Christian dior 'Lady-D Joy' bag 2022
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Raffia canework bag in beige and black tones.
Christian Dior raffia bustier corset with wooden beads stones and braids
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior raffia bustier corset with wooden beads, stones and braids
Dior Raffia Clutch Bag in Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Raffia clutch bag with leather interior.
1960s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Raffia Beret
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The dreamiest 1960s raffia beret designed by Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior!
Christian Dior Limited Edition Yellow Raffia Flower Handbag Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Limited edition Christian Dior raffia and yellow leather handbag, from the 2005 Collection.
Dior Wicker Boston Bag Floral Embroidery Pink Leather
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
In search of a vibrant, charming straw bag for the summer? Dior has got you covered. This exquisitely designed Dior top handle Boston bag, made from raffia and pink leather, features...
Dior Natural Raffia Medium Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Dior Natural Raffia Medium Book Tote SKU: 118797 MSRP: 3700.00 Condition: Pre-owned (3000) Handbag Condition: Mint Condition Comments: Mint Condition.
Christian Dior Limited Edition Raffia Flower Bowler Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR limited edition natural raffia bowler handbag embellished with multicolour embroidered raffia flowers.
CHRISTIAN DIOR beige 2005 FLORAL RAFFIA FRAME Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior frame clutch in natural beige raffia. Features pink and red floral embroidery with bead embellishments, white leather trims and silver-tone hardware.
NEW Christian Dior Burgundy Espadrille Wedges High Heels CD Logo Closure 39
By Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful burgundy and creme satin espadrille sandals by Christian Dior Woven check print Raffia wedge heels CD Logo gold-tone buckle closures Brandnew Size EU 39 Made in Italy RRP ...
Christian Dior Burgundy Satin Espadrille Wedges High Heels with CD Logo Closure
By Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful burgundy and creme satin espadrille sandals by Christian Dior Woven check print Raffia wedge heels CD Logo gold-tone buckle closures Brandnew Size EU 38.5 Made in Italy 82...
Christian Dior Raffia Gown SS2020
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri Gown Spring / Summer 2020 Look 16 Made in France Straw color Synthetic "Raffia" Strapless Bustier is composed of netting with boning detail...
Dior Gold Woven Raffia Hobo
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This exotic raffia hobo makes the heart beat faster. Highly durable and extremely fashionable, this bag is lined with fabric.
1980s Dior Numbered Raffia Dress Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
The entire bodice is a woven masterpiece of macrame raffia and ribbon with matching braided raffia straps.
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Woven Raffia with Crocodile Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 15.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Lady Dior Bag Woven Raffia with Croc...
Dior Beige Raffia and Leather Medium Lady Dior Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It i...
Dior Pink/Orange Raffia and Leather Miss Dior Medium Flap Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flap bags will never go out of style and that's why this creation from Dior will make a fine buy. Crafted from raffia and leather, this Miss Dior flap bag features a pink/orange exte...
Christian Dior Detective Doctor Bag Floral Raffia Medium
By Christian Dior
Located in NY, NY
This Christian Dior Detective Doctor Bag Floral Raffia Medium, crafted from multicolor floral raffia, features dual leather handles, raffia flowers on the front, leather trim, and si...
When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.
Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.
This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.
And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”
Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.
In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.
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