CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold plated designer earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated enamel crystals designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage bow gold crystal designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Christian Dior Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Warminster, GB
This beautiful unsigned Christian Dior necklace is attributed to the Kaufbeuren manufacturer Erhard Seiboth and made in the early 1950’s.
Maison Gripoix for Christian Dior Poured Glass Art Nouveau Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Silver gilt with pate de verre pear shaped drop. Christian Dior, unsigned. Excellent 3.5" x 2"
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Christian Dior Mid-Century Set of 6 Wicker Cane Rattan & Lucite Coasters, France
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A complete set of 6 Mid Century wicker cane rattan & lucite coasters, made in France in the 1970s and designed by Christian Dior (unsigned). This is a very stylish, decorative a...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite
Henkel & Grosse Germany for Christian Dior necklace, 1960s
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A rare and stunning vintage choker necklace, likely created by Henkel & Grosse for Christian Dior, though unsigned. This exquisite piece features a bezel-set emerald green sugarloaf ...
White Graduated Spherical Beads Pearls Shining Crystals Long Strands Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
White Graduated Spherical Beads Pearls Shining Crystals Long Strands Necklace, Silver Tone Unsigned, but maybe from vintage Christian Dior. Handmade.
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold crystal pearl dangl designer runway couture earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals and pearls • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1.75" by 0.5" CONDITION • excellent vintage conditio...
1960s Christian Dior Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These look fabulous dressed up or down! Clip on backs. Unsigned Christian Dior.
CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated crystal designer earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold sapphire designer runway couture earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 0.75" by 0.38" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mi...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold ruby designer runway couture earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 0.75" by 0.38" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mi...
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold plated crystals enamel designer earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals and enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums Vintage Gold Tone Charms Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
Lobster clasp closure. Unsigned. CHRISTIAN DIOR Parfums promotional jewelry.
Gilt Metal
80s Gilt Textured Dome Statement Earrings With Crystal Accents By Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Each earring measures 1.25" in diameter - Gold plated - Brushed / hatched texture - Crystal rhinestone details...
Unsigned Christian Dior Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, ON
Unsigned Christian Dior Necklace with clear crystal and red glass beads.
Dior's collar made by F. Winter. Unsigned
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
Very elegant collar in accordance with Dior's classic style.
It consists of faceted transparent rhinestones held in place by burnished metal mountings with a decoratif motif m...
$3,625
H 10 in W 3 in D 1 in Dm 6 in L 17 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Pearl & Faux Turquoise Couture Necklace, France 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 3 Strand Faux Pearl and Faux Pearl Necklace Circa 1980. It is not signed as its couture, which was never signed but attributed to Yves Saint...
Mixed Metal
$1,625
H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 4.5 in
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Blue Crystals Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Lauren YSL Couture Gold Tone with Large Blue Crystals. These are spectacular. The Couture pieces are not signed. If you remind me, I will send Velcro dots, ...
Mixed Metal
Christian Dior Couture Marlin Brooch, circa 1960
By Christian Dior
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
This Vintage Christian Dior Couture Marlin Brooch, circa 1961, is a rare and collectible piece of mid-century couture jewelry! The couture brooch by Christian Dior is designed in the...
Invertec Olive Wool Coat with Cape Detail
Located in London, GB
A lovely coat by Invertec. In a wonderful green , the coat has no sleaves but does have cape detail. It is in great heavy wool with a vent at the back and a pocket either side at the...
$1,825
H 36 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 36 in L 36 in
Christian Dior Gilded Flower and Disc Link Necklace or Belt, 2010s
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gilded Flower and Disc Necklace or Belt. Large Flower at top, with lots of discs on links, as follows below. It can be looped at the neck for a choker-like look or worn lower f...
Mixed Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR By Galliano F/w 1998 Multi-Layer Wooden Bead Masai Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This Dior Multi-Layer Wooden Bead Choker showcases a perfect balance of artisanal craftsmanship and bold elegance. Featuring multiple rows of smooth, polished wooden beads, the choke...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
1950s Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Turquoise Blue Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1950s necklace by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior and fully signed to the reverse in an oval cartouche. This is one of the more well known designs and essential for any collectors o...
Base Metal
$705Sale Price|25% Off
H 8 in W 8 in L 17 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI boston bag is crafted of soft smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and rolled leather handles. Top zipper closure opens to a luxurious nu...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Christian Dior By John Galliano Pre-Fall 2008 Pink Lavender Silk Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exquisite piece from Christian Dior’s Pre-Fall 2008 collection under John Galliano, this gown captures the elegance and drama that defined his tenure at the house. Crafted from a ...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Yves Saint Laurent Runway Oversized Fox Fur Wool & Cashmere Coat Fr. 44
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Exquisite Yves Saint Laurent luxury coat featuring plush fox fur panels combined with a rich, structured wool and cashmere body. This rare piece showcases an oversized silhouette wit...
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.
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