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Galliano By Dior Mini Slip Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Fw 2001 Beaded Neckline Knitted Short Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in São Paulo, SP
Glittery knit fabric Slit on the side Cowl neckline with colored beads Beaded hemline - knee-length Pre-owned vintage condition; no major/noticeable flaws. Size FR38; stretchy knit ...
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S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Silver Nude Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime vintage slip dress from Christian Dior's Spring / Summer 2003 Collection designed by John
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Double Layered Bordeaux Slip Dress, FW 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Double Layered Slip Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Graffiti Print Silk and Denim Dress, SS 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress from the Spring-Summer 2004 collection exemplifies
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Triple-Layered Gown, Fall/Winter 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
An exceptionally rare archival piece from John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 2005 collection for Dior
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Christian Dior By John Galliano Brown Beaded Silk Slip Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The dress fits like a classic slip dress. Christian Dior Paris Designed by John Galliano Size 38
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano Runway Ruffled Mini Dress, Spring-Summer 2003
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
(see picture 3), this cold-shoulder mini dress strikes a balance of beeing dressed up and ultra sexy
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

1990s CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Silk Spaghetti Strap Slip Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 90s Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk slip dress with tulle lining underneath
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1990s French Mini Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy floral twisted mini slip dress, fw 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior burgundy floral mini slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Art Nouveau inspired
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Christian Dior by John Galliano floral silk jacquard mini slip dress, fw 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior grape floral silk jacquard mini slip dress ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Edged with lace ▪ Bias
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano silver crochet knit and lace slip dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano metallic silver crochet knit evening mini dress with cream lace
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

SS 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Graffiti Print FILTH print Slip Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring Summer 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano 'FILTH' Slip Dress. Crafted from a graffiti
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano Ruched Printed Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 2001
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
From the iconic John Galliano years for Christian Dior, this "trompe l'oeil" denim and patches mini
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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano silk jacquard micro mini slip dress, fw 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior micro mini slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Floral silk jacquard ▪ Lace
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Crochet-Knit Slip Dress, Spring-Summer 1998
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
This one of a kind 1998 Spring-Summer Christian Dior by John Galliano dark brown slip dress is
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano plum crochet knit and lace slip dress, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano metallic silver and plum crochet knit evening mini dress with lace
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano polka dot silk jacket, dress and bag, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior 3-piece ensemble ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Navy polka dot silk ▪ Single
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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Gold Keyhole Slip Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos
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2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Sheer Black Logo Monogram Slip Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos
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F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace Bows Mini Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or
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1990s French Mini Dress

2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer White Logo Shield Mini Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

S/S 1999 Christian Dior John Galliano Floral Ivory Slip Mini Dress & Cardigan
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or
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1990s Italian Casual Dresses

NWT 2000's Christian Dior John Galliano Plunging Sheer Black Slip Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos
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S/S 2005 Christian Dior John Galliano Sheer Pink Ruched Lace Mini Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or
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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

C.1999 Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Slip Cut-Out Lace Trim Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: Circa 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or
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1990s French Mini Dresses

S/S 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Ivory Ruched Slip Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
**THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH MES DEUX FILLES** DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Black Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano- does not have its fabric/size tag but it came
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

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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 Evening-dresses for You

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.

Questions About Christian Dior
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    No, Dior doesn’t have Black Friday sales. Founded by Christian Dior in 1946, the legendary French couture house is known for its clothing, jewelry, bags and accessories. The brand has established more than 220 boutiques around the world, and the locations of its stores can be found on its official website. Some of Dior’s new offerings may only be available on its website, while other items may be exclusive to its boutiques.

    And you don’t need to book an appointment to visit a Dior boutique.

    Find vintage Dior dresses and gowns, shoulder bags and other items for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior boutiques often have sales at the end of the season on select items. The best way to find out is to ask your nearest location or keep an eye on the inventory. For physical store locations, consult the brand’s website. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To correctly pronounce the first word in Dior Homme, say "dee-OAR." The second word sounds like the word "home" but without the letter H. Dior is the French last name of the brand's founder, Christian Dior. "Homme" is the French word for man. Find a selection of Dior Homme on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The company Christian Dior was originally founded in 1946 at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France. From there, Dior strove to deliver fashion for an optimistic post-war future, leading to the great success of his company. Shop a collection of designer Christian Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Dior is a luxury brand.

    Legendary French designer Christian Dior launched his haute couture house in 1946. He would go on to alter 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.

    A luxury brand is typically recognized for its heritage and its dedication to uncompromising quality standards (luxury brands are synonymous with a history of excellence in service and craftsmanship). Exclusivity plays an enormous role with respect to luxury brands, and while all luxury fashion brands are not necessarily haute couture houses, what could be more exclusive than a dress that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish?

    Only a select group of fashion houses are legally permitted to operate with the haute couture title, and Dior, a universally revered luxury brand, is one of them.

    Find vintage Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior is a luxury French fashion house that celebrates opulence, extravagance and femininity in fashion. It was founded in 1946 by French fashion designer Christian Dior and gained fame for revolutionizing women’s fashion after World War II. Find a collection of authentic Christian Dior clothing, jewelry and other stunning items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian Dior, born in Granville, France in 1905, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. His “New Look,” which featured a sensuous silhouette complete with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist and a full skirt, revived extravagance in women’s fashion after the poverty of World War II. Find an opulent collection of Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The current designer for Dior is Maria Grazia Chiuri as of December 2021. She became the first woman to lead creative designs at the brand when she took on the role in 2016. Previous chief designers for Dior include founder Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Gianfranco Ferré. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Dior garments, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Christian Dior was influenced by his years working as an art dealer and fashion illustrator before finally opening a fashion house of his own. He was initially interested in art and architecture. Prior to his work in fashion design, Dior ran an art gallery with a friend, where he showed the work of Max Ernst, Picasso, Joan Miró and others. In 1946, Dior opened his fashion house and strove to deliver bright fashions for a new era, discarding the sexless utilitarian garbs that had been forced upon people during the war. Three very talented women who worked in Dior’s studio — Madame Raymonde Zehnacker, Marguerite Carré and Mitzah Bricard — are also said to have inspired him. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2024
    Dior bags are made of a variety of materials. Some of the bags created by the acclaimed French luxury house come in fabrics, including cotton canvas, jacquard, satin, blue denim and velvet. Other bags hand-crafted in Dior’s leatherworking ateliers have included those made with grained calfskin, durable bull calf leather and goatskin. Patent lambskin bags are also part of the brand's offerings as well as bags made with wicker, python leather and crocodile leather.

    Some of the best known Dior bags include the Lady Dior, the Saddle and the Book tote.

    You’ll find a large selection of Dior shoulder bags, totes and other handbags for sale on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can wear a Dior Mitzah in many ways. Wrap the long, narrow strip of fabric around your neck and tie it in a bow like a scarf, or coil it around the handles of your Dior handbag. The dimensions of the scarf also allow it to function as a headband or a wrist wrap. Shop a large selection of Dior scarves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Dior is a publicly traded company. Its full name is Christian Dior SE. The stock trades on the Euronext 100 market under the initials "CDI." The largest shareholder and primary owner of the company is the French corporation LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. You’ll find a large selection of Dior on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, the Dior saddle bag is generally not considered a classic bag. It debuted in 1999 in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection designed by John Galliano. Because of its introduction year, the saddle bag isn't a vintage style and is usually thought of as a modern design. Shop a range of Dior saddle bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After seven years as an art dealer, Christian Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for French fashion designer Robert Piguet. In 1941, following a year of military service, Dior joined the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Five years later, he was able to open a fashion house of his own at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. At 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern Christian Dior clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024
    Yes, Christian Dior and Dior are the same. The French couturier Christian Dior founded his eponymous house in 1946. The brand is commonly known as simply Dior.

    After seven years as an art dealer in Paris, the Granville-born 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.

    Dior's New Look — the silhouette introduced by the couturier with his first namesake collection in 1947 — featured gowns characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. Dior’s work definitively declared that opulence was in, and his return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a direct reaction to years of wartime austerity. 

    Find 1950s Dior dresses, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    As of 2021, Dior eyewear is manufactured by Thélios, an Italian company owned by Dior’s parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton. The change happened after the 23-year long license deal with the eyewear company Safilo expired in 2020. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior eyewear from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The last four digits on a Lady Dior date code indicate the month and year. The first and third digits represent the month, while the second and fourth digits represent the year. For example, if your date code ends with 1128, that would mean the time of manufacture was December 2018. This is the same code system used by Louis Vuitton.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The location of manufacture for Dior products varies depending on the product. For example, Dior’s leather goods are made in Italy, their timepieces are crafted in Switzerland, and jeans are produced in Japan. For information on specific products, consult the brand’s website. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell a vintage Dior, check to see if the bag has a date code tag inside. Dior introduced its date coding system in the late 1990s, so if your bag lacks a date code, it is possibly vintage. Earlier-dated bags will have their codes in XX-YYYY. The first and third "Y" characters indicate the month of production, and the second and fourth correspond to the production year. For example, 0917 would indicate a production date of January 1997. On more recent bags, the date code will be in an XX-XX-YYYY format, but you can still find the date in the last four characters using the same method. If your bag is at least 20 years old, it is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dior bags.