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Dior Tartan

Christian Dior Tartan Beat Ankle Boot Black and White 37.5
Christian Dior Tartan Beat Ankle Boot Black and White 37.5

Christian Dior Tartan Beat Ankle Boot Black and White 37.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Miami, FL

Christian Dior Tartan Fabric Beat Ankle Boot featured in Black and White.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ankle Boots

Christian Dior 2019 Tartan Fitted Wool Jacket Sz 40
Christian Dior 2019 Tartan Fitted Wool Jacket Sz 40

Christian Dior 2019 Tartan Fitted Wool Jacket Sz 40

By Christian Dior

Located in Krakow, PL

Christian Dior Red Plaid Fitted Wool Jacket Sz.40 Condition: Very good, minimal signs of wear Closure: Buttons Cut: Fitted Pattern: Plaid Material: 100% Young Wool; Lining 100%...

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21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

Christian Dior Maria Grazia Chiuri Prefall 2021 tartan wool skirt
Christian Dior Maria Grazia Chiuri Prefall 2021 tartan wool skirt

Christian Dior Maria Grazia Chiuri Prefall 2021 tartan wool skirt

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in CANNES, FR

Christian Dior X Maria Grazia Chiuri Prefall 2021 Collection Navy, black, white tartan wool midi skirt with belt.

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2010s Ruffled Skirts

A French Dior/Bérénice Demi Couture skirt suit Wool Tartan, French Circa 1970
A French Dior/Bérénice Demi Couture skirt suit Wool Tartan, French Circa 1970

A French Dior/Bérénice Demi Couture skirt suit Wool Tartan, French Circa 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970 France Tartan plaid curly wool suit labelled Berenice which belongs to a series of Christian Dior patterns, made by this Marseilles-based House and dating from the 1970s.

Category

1970s French Skirt Suits

DIOR navy red plaid tartan cashmere silk fringe hem sweater FR36 S
DIOR navy red plaid tartan cashmere silk fringe hem sweater FR36 S

DIOR navy red plaid tartan cashmere silk fringe hem sweater FR36 S

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DIOR navy red plaid tartan cashmere silk fringe hem sweater FR36 S Reference: NILI/A00090 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Cashmere, Silk Color: Navy, Multicolour ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS Reference: AAWC/A00632 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 - Runway Material: Polyest...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hooded Jackets

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00704 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 Look 1 - Runway Mat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

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CHRISTIAN DIOR red wool 2021 CHECK'N'DIOR TARTAN BELTED MIDI Skirt 36 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR red wool 2021 CHECK'N'DIOR TARTAN BELTED MIDI Skirt 36 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR red wool 2021 CHECK'N'DIOR TARTAN BELTED MIDI Skirt 36 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2021 Check'n'Dior tartan midi skirt in red, navy and off-white virgin wool (100%).

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21st Century and Contemporary Pleated Skirts

1970 , BAROVIER and TOSO for Christian DIOR “TARTAN” bottle
1970 , BAROVIER and TOSO for Christian DIOR “TARTAN” bottle

1970 , BAROVIER and TOSO for Christian DIOR “TARTAN” bottle

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Scozzese also known as Scottish also known as Tartan Ogival bottle in blown glass, signed at the tip “Christian DIOR”.

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20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass

CHRISTIAN DIOR grey 2019 GANG TARTAN Ankle Strap Pumps Shoes 40
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey 2019 GANG TARTAN Ankle Strap Pumps Shoes 40

CHRISTIAN DIOR grey 2019 GANG TARTAN Ankle Strap Pumps Shoes 40

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior Gang ankle-strap pointed-toe pumps in black and off-white wool fabric. The design features a kitten-heel and a silver-tone rhinestone embellished buckle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan half zip hooded nylon popover XS Reference: AAWC/A00632 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 - Runway Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hooded Jackets

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34 Reference: AAWC/A00615 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 - Runway Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blazers

CHRISTIAN DIOR red green wool 2019 TARTAN BAR Blazer Jacket 40 M
CHRISTIAN DIOR red green wool 2019 TARTAN BAR Blazer Jacket 40 M

CHRISTIAN DIOR red green wool 2019 TARTAN BAR Blazer Jacket 40 M

By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Dior 2019 tartan double breasted bar blazer in red, green, navy, yellow and white wool (100%).

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2010s Jackets

A French Dior/Bérénice Demi Couture skirt suit Wool Tartan, French Circa 1970
A French Dior/Bérénice Demi Couture skirt suit Wool Tartan, French Circa 1970

A French Dior/Bérénice Demi Couture skirt suit Wool Tartan, French Circa 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970 France Tartan plaid curly wool suit labelled Berenice which belongs to a series of Christian Dior patterns, made by this Marseilles-based House and dating from the 1970s.

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1970s French Skirt Suits

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS

By Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow punk plaid tartan wool zip front dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00704 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 Look 1 - ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper
Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper

Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper

By Christian Dior, Ercole Barovier

Located in Uccle, BE

In 1969, Christian Dior asked Ercole Barovier to develop, design and produce a series of bottles with stopper. This series is inspired by Scottish weaves and was made by Barovier fo...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34

By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR 2022 Runway yellow tartan virgin wool bar jacket blazer FR34 Reference: AAWC/A00615 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2022 - Runway Material: Virgi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blazers

1980s Christian Dior Tartan Skirt
1980s Christian Dior Tartan Skirt

1980s Christian Dior Tartan Skirt

By Christian Dior

Located in Capri, IT

1980s Christian Dior Tartan Skirt Totally made in italy in italian size range 44

Category

1990s Italian Skirts

Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper
Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper

Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper

By Christian Dior, Ercole Barovier

Located in Uccle, BE

A "tartan" or called "scozzese" (Scottish) Bottle with stopper designed and manufactured around 1969 by Barovier et Toso in Murano.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper
Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper

Barovier for Christian Dior Paris "Tartan" Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper

By Ercole Barovier, Christian Dior

Located in Uccle, BE

A "tartan" or called "scozzese" (scottish) Bottle with stopper designed and manufactured around 1969 By Barovier et Toso in Murano. Blown glass bottle made of fused polychrome glass...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier Toso Christian Dior Signed Tartan Murano Italian Art Glass Bottle
Barovier Toso Christian Dior Signed Tartan Murano Italian Art Glass Bottle

Barovier Toso Christian Dior Signed Tartan Murano Italian Art Glass Bottle

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Rare and beautiful Murano hand blown "tartan" (Scottish) design Italian art glass bottle with stopper.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Christian Dior jacket Winter 2007
Christian Dior jacket Winter 2007

Christian Dior jacket Winter 2007

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Tartan-pattern wool jacket in gray, black, and white tones.

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Dior Tartan Double Breasted Wool Blazer Jacket - Size US 4
Dior Tartan Double Breasted Wool Blazer Jacket - Size US 4

Dior Tartan Double Breasted Wool Blazer Jacket - Size US 4

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior Tartan Double Breasted Wool Blazer Jacket - structured shoulder - pointed collar - double-breasted - two side slip pockets - straight hemline - buttoned detail at...

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small
Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small

Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 14", Width 16.5", Depth 2.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small Exterior Material: Canva...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small
Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small

Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 10.5", Width 14.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small Exterior Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small
Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small

Christian Dior Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small

By Christian Dior

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 10.5", Width 14.5", Depth 6.5" Designer: Christian Dior Model: Book Tote Tartan Check Canvas Small Exterior Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Dior Tartan For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary dior tartan 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 Brown, Gray and more. If you’re looking for a dior tartan from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Dior Tartan?

The price for a dior tartan starts at $145 and tops out at $10,360, and on average, selling for $3,765.

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.