Question 1

What is christian lacroix?

Accepted Answer

Christian Lacroix is a French fashion designer who started a fashion house under his name in 1987. Though it eventually folded in 2009, Lacroix’s imaginative and insouciant designs, particularly from the 1980s and 1990s, are highly sought after by collectors today. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly-vetted Christian Lacroix garments from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 2

Who is Christian Dior?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Why is Christian Dior so famous?

Accepted Answer

Christian Dior is so famous because he helped to set women's fashion trends of the 1940s and 50s. His designs marked a departure from the simpler looks popular during World War II, with feminine details like longer hemlines, fuller skirts and cinched waists. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Christian Dior apparel and accessories.

Question 4

Are Christian Dior and Dior the same?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Question 5

What was Christian Dior famous for?

Accepted Answer

Christian Dior is famous for his eponymous fashion house. Dior's style is characterized by its elegant, yet conservative pieces, a range of which can be found on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What influenced Christian Dior?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Who founded Christian Lacroix?

Accepted Answer

Christian Lacroix founded Christian Lacroix. The fashion designer was born in Arles, France, in 1951 and studied art history at the University of Montpellier and museum studies at the École du Louvre and the Sorbonne in Paris. Lacroix aspired to become a museum curator or costume designer but instead entered the world of fashion, specifically haute couture, after he was offered an assistant job at the legendary luxury brand Hermès. In 1981, he became a designer at the House of Patou. Then, he established his eponymous brand in 1987. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Christian Lacroix apparel and accessories.

Question 8

When did Christian Dior start designing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Does Christian Louboutin do men's shoes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Christian Louboutin does men's shoes. Oxfords, loafers and boots are some of the styles featured in the luxury fashion house's men's line. Find an assortment of Christian Louboutin shoes on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What fabric did Christian Dior use?

Accepted Answer

Christian Dior used natural fabrics in his designs. The most common ones were cotton, silk and wool. Most of the fabrics came from Europe. You'll find a variety of vintage Christian Dior apparel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Where is Christian Dior China made?

Accepted Answer

Christian Dior apparel and accessories are made in a number of locations. Shoes and ready-to-wear apparel come from factories in France and Italy, while workshops in Switzerland manufacture watches. Parisian ateliers produce all of the French luxury fashion house's jewelry. Sunglasses and scarves originate from Italian artisans. Shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Do Christian Louboutins run small?

Accepted Answer

No, Christian Louboutins generally do not run small. The luxury fashion house states that it aims for true-to-size sizing but explains that each person's foot is unique. As a result, Christian Louboutin recommends that you measure your foot and compare it to its official size chart prior to purchasing a pair of shoes. Explore a collection of Christian Louboutin pieces on 1stDibs.

Question 13

Does Christian Louboutin ever have sales?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Christian Louboutin does have sales. The French luxury brand offers sales on select pieces at both its online stores and brick-and-mortar boutiques at different times throughout the year. Authorized online and brick-and-mortar retailers may also discount select styles or offer promotions at various times, such as for Black Friday or at the end of the season. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Christian Louboutin shoes and accessories.

Question 14

Is Christian Dior made in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Some Christian Dior products are made in Germany. The German designers, Henkel and Grossé, were active in the 1950s and onwards. Their designs can be recognized by a “Made in Germany” stamp. Shop a collection of vintage and new Christian Dior bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 15

Does Christian Dior make jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Christian Dior makes jewelry. The French luxury fashion house offers many fine jewelry pieces, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and wedding and engagement rings. In addition, Dior has a line of more economically priced fashion jewelry. Shop a range of Christian Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Is Christian Louboutin a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Christian Louboutin is a luxury brand. The iconic red-soled shoes by Christian Louboutin (b. 1963) have made it onto almost every red carpet since the French designer opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. His fantastical heels have gained attention and praise for their provocative heights and arching shapes, leading the designer to be nicknamed the “King of Stilettos.” Shop a range of Christian Louboutin pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What fabrics did Christian Dior use?

Accepted Answer

The fabrics Christian Dior used included cotton, wool and silk. And, in the late 1940s, in an era of rationing materials and wartime austerity, the legendary couturier’s New Look collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in.

Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection, christened “The New Look” by the fashion press in 1947 owing to its novelty, is characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. His return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a reaction to the miserable years of war, and this cinched-waist, ladylike ideal quickly became the predominant silhouette of the 1950s.

Dior’s 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. Buyers paid to attend his official fashion shows, and his models demurely strolled through a salon in the maison, its interiors bedecked with moldings, sconces and gilt-edged mirrors.

Dior introduced lavish hourglass ball gowns and evening dresses while his Bar Suit comprised an ivory silk-shantung jacket with soft shoulders, nipped waist and padded hips over a voluminous black wool skirt. Rather than rationing, Dior’s ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred.

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Question 18

Who took over Dior when Christian Dior died?

Accepted Answer

When Christian Dior died, Yves Saint Laurent took over the French fashion house in accordance with Dior's wishes. Saint Laurent had joined Christian Dior's atelier two years earlier, at the age of 19. He remained the creative director until 1960, following his conscription into the French military and a prolonged illness. In 1962, Saint Laurent established his own eponymous fashion house in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Christian Dior apparel, bags and accessories.

Question 19

Do Christian Dior shirts run small?

Accepted Answer

No, Christian Dior shirts generally do not run small. Most people find that they are true to size. However, some shirts feature a more fitted modern cut. For a looser fit, you may wish to buy one size up. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Christian Dior apparel.

Question 20

What is Christian Dior known for designing in 1947?

Accepted Answer

Christian Dior is known for designing a dress style called the New Look in 1947. It had soft rounded shoulders, a fitted waist and a full A-line skirt. It was a dramatic departure from the simpler frocks worn by women during World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel.

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1960s British Sac Dresses

1960's Christian Dior London Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980's Christian Dior Chiffon Skirt Suit Numbered Collection 41C

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Archive Dior Sunglasses Made in Austria

1960s French Scarves

Early 1960's Christian Dior Mink Scarf

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980's CHRISTIAN DIOR gilt earrings with enamel

21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

2000's CHRISTIAN DIOR cashmere classic blazer jacket

1960s Skirt Suits

Vintage 1960's Christian Dior Peach Pink Silk Skirt Suit UK 6 US 2

1970s French Sunglasses

Vintage 1970’s Christian Dior two tone oversized sunglasses

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

1980's CHRISTIAN DIOR textured gilt earrings with black cabochons

1960s Coats

Vintage 1960's Christian Dior Wool Coat UK 14-18 US 10-14

Early 2000s French Jeans

Early 2000's Christian Dior Light Wash Metallic Jeans

2010s French Boots

2000's Christian Dior Black Suede Over-the-knee Boots

2010s French Boots

2000's Christian Dior Taupe Suede over-the-knee Boots

1990s French Coats

1990's Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré diamond-quilted coat

20th Century Overcoats

1990’s Christian Dior Haute Couture Charcoal Grey Woollen Coat

Early 2000s French Clutches

Early 2000's Christian Dior Tan Cross Hatched Leather Envelope Clutch

1990s Italian Shoulder Pads

Opulent 1990's Christian Lacroix Loud Colourful Pure Silk 1990's Open Blouse

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Pre Optyl Archive Dior Sunglasses Austria

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Pre Optyl Print Archive Dior Sunglasses Austria

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Pre Optyl Print Archive Dior Sunglasses Austria

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Pre Optyl Amber Jardin Dior Sunglasses Austria

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Pre Optyl Print Archive Dior Sunglasses Austria

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Pre Optyl Print Archive Dior Sunglasses Austria

1960s French Sunglasses

Ultra Rare 1960'S Christian Dior Pre Optyl Print Archive Dior Sunglasses Austria

1990s French Skirt Suits

1990's Christian Lacroix Khaki Green & Gold Jacket Mini Skirt Set - 2 Piece Suit

1970s French Belts

Christian Dior 1970'S Trotter Monogram Buckle Belt

20th Century Italian Jeans

Christian Lacroix 1990's High Waisted Map Patterned Jeans

Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear

Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2002 Diorissimo Monogram Jacket Trench Coat

Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces

Christian Dior Faux Jade Pendant

1980s French Scarves

Christian Dior Navy Blue and Pink Abstract Floral Silk Scarf

1990s French Scarves

1990s Christian Dior Cabbage Bag Houndstooth Print Scarf

1960s French Cropped Jackets

1960s Christian Dior Original Black Broadtail Cropped Jacket

Early 2000s Italian Blouses

Y2k 2000s Christian Lacroix Baby Blue Lace & Logo Baby Tee - T Shirt

1960s French Hats

Christian Dior 1960's Feather and Tulle Turban

Early 2000s French Shirts

Christian Dior Galliano Era Green Trotter Print Shirt

20th Century French T-Shirts

Christian Dior Galliano Era Girly Trotter T-shirt

Early 2000s Sheath Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheath w/3 Wrap Belts & Bustle Dress

20th Century European Skirt Suits

Funky 1990s Christian Lacroix Magazine Print Matching Skirt & Jacket suit set

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver