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Dior Red Shoes

Dior red pumps shoes
Dior red pumps shoes

Dior red pumps shoes

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in Italy) Golden leather and red satin pumps. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Size 39 SKU:CH87

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1990s Shoes

CHRISTIAN DIOR white red leather 2022 DIOR-ID Sneakers Shoes 41
CHRISTIAN DIOR white red leather 2022 DIOR-ID Sneakers Shoes 41

CHRISTIAN DIOR white red leather 2022 DIOR-ID Sneakers Shoes 41

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Christian Dior Dior-ID sneaker is crafted in white calfskin leather with chunky gradient red transparent rubber soles.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Dior red stilettoes
Dior red stilettoes

Dior red stilettoes

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in Italy) Red satin stilettoes with silvery leather. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Size 39 1/2 SKU:CH73

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Early 2000s European Shoes

Dior Logo Retro Vintage Galliano Red Leather Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37
Dior Logo Retro Vintage Galliano Red Leather Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37

Dior Logo Retro Vintage Galliano Red Leather Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Dior Logo Retro Vintage Galliano Red Leather Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37 Color Red Size 37EU Heel Height 3.74in Leather upper Leather sole Pointed toe Dior logo finished in silver H...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Dior Vintage Galliano Logo Plaque Red Leather Slip On Mules Sandals 35.5
Dior Vintage Galliano Logo Plaque Red Leather Slip On Mules Sandals 35.5

Dior Vintage Galliano Logo Plaque Red Leather Slip On Mules Sandals 35.5

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Dior Vintage Galliano Logo Plaque Red Leather Slip On Mules Sandals 35.5 Color Red Size 35.5EU Heel Height 2in Leather upper Rubber sole Silver finished logo hardware Low profile h...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Vintage Dior Galliano Fall 2001 Archive Red Leather Pumps 37.5
Vintage Dior Galliano Fall 2001 Archive Red Leather Pumps 37.5

Vintage Dior Galliano Fall 2001 Archive Red Leather Pumps 37.5

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in San Jose, CA

Please review photos. KEYWORDS vintage dior heels, red leather pumps, y2k designer shoes, pointed toe heels, galliano era, archive fashion, red stiletto pumps, western heels, early...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Dior B27 'World Tour' Ltd Edition 'Dior Oblique Galaxy' Leather Sneakers
Dior B27 'World Tour' Ltd Edition 'Dior Oblique Galaxy' Leather Sneakers

Dior B27 'World Tour' Ltd Edition 'Dior Oblique Galaxy' Leather Sneakers

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

We Adore - Dior B27 'World Tour' Ltd Edition 'Dior Oblique Galaxy' Leather Sneakers From the 'World Tour' Limited Edition are these red sneakers crafted from calf leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Dior John Galliano Red Double Buckle Snakeskin Peep Toe Platform Pumps 39.5
Dior John Galliano Red Double Buckle Snakeskin Peep Toe Platform Pumps 39.5

Dior John Galliano Red Double Buckle Snakeskin Peep Toe Platform Pumps 39.5

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Dior John Galliano Red Double Buckle Snakeskin Peep Toe Platform Pumps 39.5 Color Red Size 39.5 Heel Height 4.75in Watersnake and suede upper Leather sole Sculpted high heel D’orsa...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Christian Dior Woman Red Patent Trim Rubber Rain Boot Gold Logo Boots
Christian Dior Woman Red Patent Trim Rubber Rain Boot Gold Logo Boots

Christian Dior Woman Red Patent Trim Rubber Rain Boot Gold Logo Boots

By Christian Dior

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Step into effortless elegance with these rare and striking Christian Dior rain boots, a perfect fusion of Parisian sophistication and practical style. Crafted from vibrant red rubber...

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2010s French Boots

Christian Dior Red Patent Leather Heels - Size 38
Christian Dior Red Patent Leather Heels - Size 38

Christian Dior Red Patent Leather Heels - Size 38

By Christian Dior

Located in Krakow, PL

Step out in style with these chic red patent leather Christian Dior heels! Featuring Dior's signature decorative detail, these heels are sure to turn heads. Please note that size 38 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Dior Alps Après-Ski Ankle Boot Snow Boots white / navy / red 39-40
Dior Alps Après-Ski Ankle Boot Snow Boots white / navy / red 39-40

Dior Alps Après-Ski Ankle Boot Snow Boots white / navy / red 39-40

By Christian Dior

Located in KRAKÓW, PL

DiorAlps Après-Ski Ankle Boot Size 39-40 The après-ski ankle boot, created for the DiorAlps capsule, is distinguished by its bold design. White is subtly contrasted with navy and...

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2010s Shoes

Christian Dior Spectadior Buckle Brogue Maryjane Cap Toe Pointed Toe Pumps 37.5
Christian Dior Spectadior Buckle Brogue Maryjane Cap Toe Pointed Toe Pumps 37.5

Christian Dior Spectadior Buckle Brogue Maryjane Cap Toe Pointed Toe Pumps 37.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Dior Buckle Maryjane Spectadior Pumps 37.5 Color Red Black Size 37.5EU Heel Height 3.25in Leather upper Leather sole Pointed toe with angled tip Buckle and brogue detail at vamp Me...

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2010s Shoes

Dior Spring 2005 Red Leather Whipstitch CD Buckle dOrsay Block Heels 41
Dior Spring 2005 Red Leather Whipstitch CD Buckle dOrsay Block Heels 41

Dior Spring 2005 Red Leather Whipstitch CD Buckle dOrsay Block Heels 41

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in San Jose, CA

Keywords: Galliano Dior, Dior 2005, vintage Dior shoes, archive Dior, Y2K designer heels, luxury collector fashion, red leather pumps, CD logo heels, designer block heels, runway era...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Christian Dior by John Galliano Early 2000s Red Python Strappy Pointed Toe Pumps
Christian Dior by John Galliano Early 2000s Red Python Strappy Pointed Toe Pumps

Christian Dior by John Galliano Early 2000s Red Python Strappy Pointed Toe Pumps

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 2000s - Red Python pumps - Adjustable ankle strap with a buckle closure - Pointed toe - Made in France - Excellent co...

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Early 2000s French Shoes

Dior Diorider Over-the-Knee Boots Black Red Stripe Leather 38 Fall Runway 2018
Dior Diorider Over-the-Knee Boots Black Red Stripe Leather 38 Fall Runway 2018

Dior Diorider Over-the-Knee Boots Black Red Stripe Leather 38 Fall Runway 2018

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in San Jose, CA

Includes: Boots only Retail: $2,150 Keywords: dior boots, designer over the knee boots, black red stripe boots, dior fw18 runway, maria grazia chiuri boots, tall leather boots wome...

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2010s Italian Shoes

2004 Christian Dior Galliano D’Trick Red Leather Leopard Pointed Kitten Heels
2004 Christian Dior Galliano D’Trick Red Leather Leopard Pointed Kitten Heels

2004 Christian Dior Galliano D’Trick Red Leather Leopard Pointed Kitten Heels

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano D’Trick Red Leather & Leopard Pointed Court Shoe Heels, named in homage to Marlene Dietrich featuring perforated leather, Chrome ‘D’ Buckles and...

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Early 2000s Italian Low Heels

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Dior Red Patent Leather Miss Dior Pumps Size 37
Dior Red Patent Leather Miss Dior Pumps Size 37

Dior Red Patent Leather Miss Dior Pumps Size 37

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Discover footwear elegance with these Chanel womens pumps. Meticulously designed these heels marry fashion and comfort ensuring you shine in every setting.

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2010s Heels

Dior Red Velvet Peep Toe Wedge Pumps Size 39
Dior Red Velvet Peep Toe Wedge Pumps Size 39

Dior Red Velvet Peep Toe Wedge Pumps Size 39

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles perfect for your fashionable outings

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2010s Heels

Dior Red Leather Buckle Ballet Flats Size 37
Dior Red Leather Buckle Ballet Flats Size 37

Dior Red Leather Buckle Ballet Flats Size 37

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These Dior ballet flats will lend you comfortable steps all day. Crafted from leather, they flaunt a branded accent on the toes, a slip-on fitting, and silver-tone hardware.

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2010s Shoes

Dior Red Suede C'est Ankle Strap Sandals Size 37
Dior Red Suede C'est Ankle Strap Sandals Size 37

Dior Red Suede C'est Ankle Strap Sandals Size 37

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials they display a classy design and comfortable insoles.

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2010s Strap Sandals

Dior Purple/Black Satin and Lace Peep Toe Platform Pumps Size 39
Dior Purple/Black Satin and Lace Peep Toe Platform Pumps Size 39

Dior Purple/Black Satin and Lace Peep Toe Platform Pumps Size 39

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings!

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2010s Heels

CHRISTIAN DIOR red leather ROSE FANTASTIQUE Ballet Flat Sandals Shoes 38.5
CHRISTIAN DIOR red leather ROSE FANTASTIQUE Ballet Flat Sandals Shoes 38.5

CHRISTIAN DIOR red leather ROSE FANTASTIQUE Ballet Flat Sandals Shoes 38.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior Rose Fantastique square-toe ballerina flat is crafted in red crinkled calfskin, it is distinguished by a vertically-placed rose on the toe, while the an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Dior by John Galliano Red Leather Bondage Heels, Fall/Winter 2003
Dior by John Galliano Red Leather Bondage Heels, Fall/Winter 2003

Dior by John Galliano Red Leather Bondage Heels, Fall/Winter 2003

By Christian Dior

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Striking and collectible red leather bondage heels from Dior’s Fall/Winter 2003 collection, designed under the provocative direction of John Galliano. These pointed stilettos feature...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Dior Leather Pumps in Red Leather Pumps
Dior Leather Pumps in Red Leather Pumps

Dior Leather Pumps in Red Leather Pumps

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in Italy) Red leather pumps. Size 36. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Heel height : 9.5 cm Seller Reference: CH61

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Early 2000s Italian Heels

DIOR red suede fur booties
DIOR red suede fur booties

DIOR red suede fur booties

By Christian Dior

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Stiletto heel Christian Dior fur cuff booties in red suede. Size 36.5 very true to size. It's a tight fit getting into the bootie, but the heel to toe ratio is accurate for a 6.5. On...

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2010s Heels

Dior EU 38 Monogram Print and Red Leather Sneakers
Dior EU 38 Monogram Print and Red Leather Sneakers

Dior EU 38 Monogram Print and Red Leather Sneakers

By Christian Dior

Located in Amman, JO

Monogram print and red leather Dior sneakers. Red, yellow, and green stripes on the side with Dior-embossed plate on the front of the laces. Great condition barring some slight scuff...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian Dior 2003 John Galliano Red Satin Ankle Boots With Crystal D Logos
Christian Dior 2003 John Galliano Red Satin Ankle Boots With Crystal D Logos

Christian Dior 2003 John Galliano Red Satin Ankle Boots With Crystal D Logos

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

Dating to the early 2000's, these Christian Dior ankle boots are made from glossy red satin with elastic accents and a crystal D logo on the side of the foot, and also feature a poin...

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Early 2000s French Shoes

DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim  trainer sneaker EU38
DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim  trainer sneaker EU38

DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim trainer sneaker EU38

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim trainer sneaker EU38 Reference: JACG/A00053 Brand: Christian Dior Model: B01 Material: Leather Color: White, Red Pattern: Solid Closur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shoes

John Galliano for Christian Dior Red Lace-Up Faux Fur Snow Boots Circa Y2K
John Galliano for Christian Dior Red Lace-Up Faux Fur Snow Boots Circa Y2K

John Galliano for Christian Dior Red Lace-Up Faux Fur Snow Boots Circa Y2K

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The John Galliano for Christian Dior Red Lace-Up Faux Fur Snow Boots from the Y2K era are a striking example of early 2000s luxury footwear. These boots feature a vibrant red hue tha...

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Early 2000s Boots

Christian Dior Red Velvet Heels - Size 35.5 (Fits 36)
Christian Dior Red Velvet Heels - Size 35.5 (Fits 36)

Christian Dior Red Velvet Heels - Size 35.5 (Fits 36)

By Christian Dior

Located in Krakow, PL

Step into luxury with these stunning Christian Dior red velvet pumps! These elegant heels feature a classic rounded toe and a chic block heel, perfect for adding a touch of sophistic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5
CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5 Reference: ANWU/A00339 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: Obsesse-D Material: Patent Leather C...

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2010s Italian Brogues

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5
CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5 Reference: ANWU/A00339 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Obsesse-D Material: Patent Leather Color: Red Patt...

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2010s Italian Brogues

Christian Dior B23 High-Top Oblique Sneakers Bordeaux/Rouge EU 39 US 8.5 - used
Christian Dior B23 High-Top Oblique Sneakers Bordeaux/Rouge EU 39 US 8.5 - used

Christian Dior B23 High-Top Oblique Sneakers Bordeaux/Rouge EU 39 US 8.5 - used

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in Italy, these high-top sneakers feature Dior’s iconic Oblique pattern in vibrant red tones, trimmed with transparent technical fabric and enhanced by red rubber panels.

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2010s Italian Shoes

Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Wedge Sandals, c. 2000s
Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Wedge Sandals, c. 2000s

Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Wedge Sandals, c. 2000s

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Marlborough, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo wedge heel sandals, early 2000s Hot pink leather with brown monogram fabric, accented by a silver “Dior” plaque on both shoes With original...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Christian Dior NEW Hot Pink Patent Leather PVC Clear Block Heels Strappy Sandals
Christian Dior NEW Hot Pink Patent Leather PVC Clear Block Heels Strappy Sandals

Christian Dior NEW Hot Pink Patent Leather PVC Clear Block Heels Strappy Sandals

By Christian Dior

Located in Charlotte, NC

CURATOR'S NOTES Fierce and fabulous, these block heel NEW Christian Dior sandals are sure to make an impression! The moderate heel height makes them wearable and versatile for dre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Vintage Dior S2011 Galliano Tahiti Purple Lizard Embossed Wraparound Pumps 36.5
Vintage Dior S2011 Galliano Tahiti Purple Lizard Embossed Wraparound Pumps 36.5

Vintage Dior S2011 Galliano Tahiti Purple Lizard Embossed Wraparound Pumps 36.5

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Vintage Dior S2011 Runway Tahiti Purple Lizard Embossed Wraparound Pumps 36.5 Color Purple Multi Size 36.5EU Heel Height 5in Leather upper Leather sole Lace up detail Basket weave ...

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2010s Shoes

Christian Dior Canvas Berry Animal Print Slides
Christian Dior Canvas Berry Animal Print Slides

Christian Dior Canvas Berry Animal Print Slides

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the exquisite Christian Dior Canvas Berry Animal Print Slides, an iconic blend of sophistication and playful style. Adorned in a vibrant raspberry hue reminiscent of ripe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage red caged T-strap pump heels EU37
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage red caged T-strap pump heels EU37

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage red caged T-strap pump heels EU37

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage red caged T-strap pump heels EU37 Reference: TGAS/F00284 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Leather Color: Red, Silver Pattern: Solid ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

DIOR Dioramour red leather heart black suede curved heeled pumps EU38
DIOR Dioramour red leather heart black suede curved heeled pumps EU38

DIOR Dioramour red leather heart black suede curved heeled pumps EU38

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR Dioramour red leather heart black suede curved heeled pumps EU38 Reference: KEDG/A00302 Brand: Dior Collection: Dioramour Material: Suede, Leather Color: Black, Red Pattern: Sol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black strappy red bead sandal EU36.5
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black strappy red bead sandal EU36.5

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black strappy red bead sandal EU36.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black strappy red bead sandal EU36.5 Reference: GIYG/A00108 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: Bead woven sandals Material...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5
CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Obsesse-D red patent leather slingback pointy flats EU36.5 Reference: ANWU/A00339 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: Obsesse-D Material: Patent Leather C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black net red bead crystal sandal EU36.5
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black net red bead crystal sandal EU36.5

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black net red bead crystal sandal EU36.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano black net red bead crystal sandal EU36.5 Reference: GIYG/A00108 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Leather Color: Black, Red Pattern: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim  trainer sneaker EU38
DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim  trainer sneaker EU38

DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim trainer sneaker EU38

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR HOMME B01 white red Bee laether suede trim trainer sneaker EU38 Reference: JACG/A00053 Brand: Dior Model: B01 Material: Leather Color: White, Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Lace U...

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2010s Shoes

Christian Dior NEW Hot Pink Patent Leather PVC Clear Block Heels Strappy Sandals
Christian Dior NEW Hot Pink Patent Leather PVC Clear Block Heels Strappy Sandals

Christian Dior NEW Hot Pink Patent Leather PVC Clear Block Heels Strappy Sandals

By Christian Dior

Located in Charlotte, NC

CURATOR'S NOTES Fierce and fabulous, these block heel NEW Christian Dior sandals are sure to make an impression! The moderate heel height makes them wearable and versatile for dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

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Dior Red Shoes For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of dior red shoes. Many people prefer red dior red shoes, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find black, beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. Dior red shoes such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior and Christian Louboutin are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Dior Red Shoes?

On average, dior red shoes on 1stDibs sell for $1,105, while they’re typically $184 on the low end and $2,835,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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 Shoes for You

Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.

Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.

The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?

Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.

A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.