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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.

Dior is best known for his legendary fashion house and New Look collection.

When Christian Dior launched his haute 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.

Two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. Dior’s New Look collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in.

Dior 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. Find vintage Dior dresses, skirts and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

In 2022, Maria Grazia Chiuri designed for Dior. She was the first woman to ever serve as Creative Director for the luxury fashion house. Her work in the Dior Fall/Winter 2022 Haute Couture collection celebrated women and drew inspiration from the art of Olesia Trofymenko. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dior pieces.

Whether Dior bags have Velcro depends on the design. When it debuted in 1999, the original Dior Saddle bag had a Velcro tab securing its flap. For the re-release in 2018, Dior replaced this closure with a magnetic snap. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dior bags.

How to best clean Dior sneakers varies based on the material. Using a cleaning product designed for whatever your sneakers are made of can help you avoid damaging leather or suede. Generally, you can wipe surface dirt off all Dior sneakers with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Dior sneakers.

Hallmarks can help you authenticate Dior jewelry. Typically, Dior stamps its hallmarks on the fasteners of their jewelry. Pieces made in the 1950s often include the names of the designers Kramer or Mitchel Maer. Pieces from this period may also say "Dior West Germany" or "Made in Germany for Christian Dior." During the 1960s and 70s, the hallmark became "Chr.Dior." Since the 1980s, the brand's hallmark reads "Christian Dior" along with a copyright symbol and the manufacturing year. You may also find "Made in France" on modern hallmarks. Shop a large selection of expertly vetted Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.

You can wear a Dior scarf many ways, and how you choose to style it is largely a matter of personal preference. Try folding the scarf into a triangle and tying it in a single knot, or knot it into a symmetrical bow at your throat and allow the ends to hang loosely. Dior scarves also work well as bag accessories, headbands and kerchiefs. You’ll find a large selection of Dior scarves on 1stDibs.

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.

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.

Yes, some Dior sunglasses are polarized. Designs vary from year to year, but generally at least a few in every season's collection feature polarized lenses. The Dior EverDior aviator sunglasses are one example of a signature style that often offers polarized lenses as an option. You’ll find a large selection of Dior sunglasses on 1stDibs.

Dior candles are made from a variety of materials, depending on the style and fragrance of the candle you choose. Some variations are made with wax, and others are made with paraffin. The gorgeous glass jars are decorated with ornate patterns and are designed to be just as pretty as the candle smells. Find a selection of Dior candles on 1stDibs.

Experts don't agree on what the most famous Dior item is. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility. Many people are familiar with handbags like the Lady Dior and the Saddle Bag. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Dior pieces from some of the world's top boutiques.

Scarves from Christian Dior are made in Italy. Dior scarves are loved by scarf enthusiasts all over the world for their excellent workmanship and striking designs. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Dior scarves from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

A new pair of Dior eyeglasses are available from Dior directly as well as through multiple retailers. For physical store locations, consult the brand’s website. Shop a collection of vintage Christian Dior eyeglasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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.