Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring-Summer 1957 Collection. Paris, France Ball gown in organza by Christian Dior Haute Couture, entitled ‘Ligne Libre’ from the Spring-Summer 1957 collection.
Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite burgundy silk satin and gold brocade ball gown is labeled "Christian Dior Made in England by C.D.Models.
Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow
By Christian Dior
Located in London, UK
A rare and iconic 1958 Yves Saint-Laurent for Christian evening dress in black satin from the Automne-Hiver collection,. Yves Saint-Laurent was barely 21 when he took over as head...
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll
By Christian Dior
Located in London, UK
(See image of her painted in a Dior ball gown). The seams are hand-finished and both the jacket and skirt are lined with pale gold organza.
Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A late 70s, early 80s Christian Dior strapless silk taffeta ballgown in purple/blue with "petal" pleated bust and cummerbund style waist. Size 2
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic Christian Dior by Marc Bohan haute Couture silk moiré in light yellow and black velvet bow one shoulder dress with buble hem . Beautiful Museum quality dress. Size: 2/4 SMA...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Christian Dior Couture Ball-Gown Numbered 03683 Circa 1954/1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1954/1957 France Astonishing ball-gown by Christian Dior in printed cotton and embroidered with cream silk dating from 1954/1957.
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Size: Equivalent size France 38
Christian Dior Ball Gown in black tulle & satin appliqué N° 363404 Circa 1955
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Evening dress in black satin bias appliqué on black tulle signed Christian Dior Boutique numbered 363404 Circa 1955. Transparency effect with several layers of wh...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
French Couture Evening Dress in Gold and Silver Fuschia Lamé Circa 1968
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968 Paris France A Couture long evening dress without label in gold and silver lamé on fuschia silk satin background from the years 1968/1970. Designer houses Dior, Yves Sai...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
An Historical Christian Dior Printed Chiné Ball Gown Ligne Libre Collection 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Libre Collection Spring-Summer 1957 Paris - France A printed chiné taffeta ball gown with large blooming roses and foliage in salmon, light brown and yellow green tones on ivo...
Christian Dior Two Tone Evening Gown from 90'S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A very elegant and timeless black and white Christian Dior evening gown from the 90'S. The bodice is made of black velvet with button fastening long sleeves. The white skirt is made...
Dior Couture 1981
By Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Property of a well known American actress of the 20th c. Ballgown, domino and matching belt of red silk taffeta, velvet , suede and gilt. The bodice is appliqued velvet and taffeta ...
1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning, immaculately preserved 1973 Fall/Winter cocktail dress was designed by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior. The dress is numbered "01917". The A-line tea length dress is com...
Spring/Summer 1954 Christian Dior Silk Ball Gown
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in New York, NY
A fine and extraordinary Christian Dior silk organza ball gown form the Spring/Summer 1954 H collection.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Ball gown dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Ball gown designed by Marc Bohan in the 1980's.
Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Christian Dior New York Demi-Couture, "New Look", Circa 1950's silk scarlet evening dress, fitted bodice, built-in brassiere with boning and hook-and-eye closure, covered button back...
Yellow silk chiffon evening bustier dress Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow silk chiffon evening bustier dress. Boned bustier inside with padded bra with zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Hidden zip closure in the middle back on the dress....
1950s Pale Yellow Organza Dress with Crisscross Ribbon Bodice
Located in London, GB
This delicate late 1950s maxi dress is tailored from soft, pale yellow manmade organza printed with painterly yellow florals. With a sleeveless bodice and rounded neckline, the top o...
Oscar De La Renta Champagne Tulle Soft Gold Painted Dress Gown US 8 run smaller
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Champagne Tulle Painted Dress Gown P/Fall 2015 Collection Designer size - 8 ( run smaller ) Simply Beautiful and Classy!!! Champagne Color, Plisse Tulle Finishe...
Vintage 1960's Yellow Pleated Evening Gown Rhinestone Detail UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly eye-catching 1960's gown, rendered in the brightest shade of Sicilian yellow and accented by silver rhinestone details, is just the perfect piece to add a pop of colour to...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: FR42
S/S 2000 Thierry Mugler Canary Yellow Chiffon Dress with Matching Shawl FR42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous canary yellow chiffon Thierry Mugler gown with a matching shawl designed by Manfred Mugler. This stunning Spring/Summer 2000 dress features spaghetti straps wit...
1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yellow. Featuring a bow detail to both th...
Late 1950s Tangerine Mustard Ruched Halter Ballgown - Size 4
Located in Kingston, NY
A radiant example of late 1950s evening glamour, this tangerine–mustard halter ballgown glows with the warm, luminous sheen characteristic of mid-century specialty silks and satins. ...
1960s Yellow Chiffon Maxi Dress w White Floral Patterned Bodice in Matelessé
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Harmay Yellow Chiffon Maxi Dress w White Floral Patterned Bodice in Matelessé: Synthetic chiffon skirt is full and flowing. Full back zipper. Fully lined. Excellent condition. ...
1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin like collar in a raspberry red. The two saturated colors compliment each other per...
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress . Zip middle back and hook& eye . Bust and skirt are made of 2 lays attached together, one in rayon, one in chiffon. Boned waist band with ho...
Emanuel Ungaro S/S 2007 Silk Yellow Summer Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Paris, FR
Silk draped summer gown by Emanuel Ungaro from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection. Constructed in vibrant chartreuse yellow silk with a distinctive architectural silhouette featuring ...
Chanel Spring/Summer 1992 Yellow Tulle Evening Gown by Karl Lagerfield
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Spring/Summer 1992 Yellow Tulle Evening Gown by Karl Lagerfeld A rare and elegant example from Karl Lagerfeld's celebrated Spring/Summer 1992 collection for Chanel, this yell...
$1,748
Size: Equivalent to a French size 38
A Gold satin ball gown embroidered by Norman Hartnell – England Circa 1965
By Norman Hartnell
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960–1965. England A Norman Hartnell ball gown without a label, in gold and cream silk satin, accompanied by its tie-belt and a long matching scarf. The fitted, sleeveless bodi...
Vintage 1960s Yellow Silk Chiffon Gown with Jacket ensemble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Sylvia Nechis Yellow Silk Chiffon sleeveless V neck Soutache gown with cropped Jacket ensemble. White cord soutache and silver tiny sequins trough out the bodice and ja...
1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Jerry Silverman, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress: With a banded open neckline. Fitted in bust and A-line below, with side slit pockets, this beautiful and si...
Vintage 1960's Yellow Soutache Beaded Evening Dress Sixties UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly eye-catching 1960's dress, rendered in the most vibrant shade of amber yellow woven cotton, set against a white woven cotton bodice, which is in turn embellished with trai...
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Rare Spring 2005 Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New * Stunning in Black Patent Leather Spring 2005 * European Size: 37 * Crocodile Ankle Strap * Metallic Gold Insole * Brass Hardware * Patent Heel * 4.25" Heel * Comes...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Kelly 25 in Bai Brun and Toile offers a refined interpretation of the classic silhouette through a combination of rich leather and textured canvas. This pairing introduces...
Giuseppe Zanotti Fishbone Crystals Pirana Samantha Jones Heeled Sandals 36.5
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Giuseppe Zanotti Samantha Jones Fishbone Crystals Pirana Heeled Sandals 36.5 Color Rose Gold Multi Size 36.5EU Heel Height 2.75 Leather upper Leather sole Adjustable ankle straps M...
HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Parchemin ostrich with palladium hardware. Crafted from rare, full-quill ostrich leather in a luminous Parchemin cream, this Hermès Kel...
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude & Brown Ombré Gown Dress 1997
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
1997 was the year Tom Ford consolidated his transformation of Gucci into the defining luxury house of the decade. His collections from this period are among the most actively collect...
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 BLACK Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The famous jacket from the Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES (She Devils) Collection FW 1988/ 1989. Thierry Mugler’s 1988/89 "Les Infernales" jac...
PRADA brown 2007 NEW LOOK CROCODILE Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada New Look Large domed bag in medium brown matte crocodile, exquisitely crafted in a structured, architectural silhouette that highlights the natural beauty and de...
John Galliano for Dior F/W 2003 Wool Knit Cardigan, Size 38 FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Christian Dior & John Galliano F/W 2003 Knitwear Cardigan John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: F/W 2003 Christian Dior style: 3A13022020 Country of manufacture: France Ma...
$9,800
Size: IT 42/ IT 40
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Fringed Top Vest & Pants Ensemble 2 Piece Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2011 Leather Feathers Embellished Fringed Top Vest & Pants Ensemble 2 Piece Set Size: the top is size IT 42 and the pants are IT 40 Condition: Excellent con...
Vintage John Galliano A/W 2007-08 Black Beaded Gown
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2007–08 black beaded runway gown. Crafted from delicate black mesh, the gown is intricately embellished with ornate beading across the ch...
1990s GIANNI VERSACE Mixed Blues & Green Metal Mesh & Crystal Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Live La Dolce Vita in this gorgeous little number from Italian couturier Mingolini Gugenheim! Circa 1950's. Elegant little black cocktail dress in lush silk faille with dramatic tuck...
Pink and off-white Tweed skirt suit CARVEN
By Carven
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and off-white Tweed skirt suit . Tweed composition: acrylic, cotton and linen . Rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole closure on the front . Raglan sleeve SIZE 38 / M
John Galliano Archival Striped Knit Ensemble —'Suzy Sphinx' Collection F/W 1997
By John Galliano
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Documented runway ensemble from John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” collection, presented in Paris. Widely regarded as one of Galliano’s most imaginative and theatrical s...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Skirt Suit with Crystal Pendant
By Thierry Mugler
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare and spectacular Thierry Mugler skirt suit set featuring a striking crystal pendant. The sculptural jacket features a fitted waist, shoulder pads, two front pockets, and a high ...
John Galliano dress by John Galliano Summer 2003
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - 2003 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long flounced white silk muslin dress with a multicolored flower pattern a...
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.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.