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Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Evening Ensemble Inspired by 1950 Dior Collection
Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Evening Ensemble Inspired by 1950 Dior Collection

Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Evening Ensemble Inspired by 1950 Dior Collection

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1999 John Galliano for House of Dior inspired from a little known rare 1950's collection by Christian Dior. Gown fashioned of black white and red chevron stripe bias cut spagh...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

MISSONI Orange and Pink Knit Dress with Wrap Set Size 40
MISSONI Orange and Pink Knit Dress with Wrap Set Size 40

MISSONI Orange and Pink Knit Dress with Wrap Set Size 40

By Missoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Missoni set is composed of an orange, pink, and white knit with a space die pattern. The dress has a draped neck and side zipper closure with snaps.

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20th Century Italian Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

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Christian Dior Lurex and Chiffon Dress
Christian Dior Lurex and Chiffon Dress

Christian Dior Lurex and Chiffon Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Christian Dior chiffon printed dress with lurex patterns running through the fabric.

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1970s Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

1950s Christian Dior Pattern Hot Pink Silk Floral Brocade Dress
1950s Christian Dior Pattern Hot Pink Silk Floral Brocade Dress

1950s Christian Dior Pattern Hot Pink Silk Floral Brocade Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful pink silk party dress with large rose brocade pattern. Unlabelled and reminiscent of Christian Dior designs, this fun piece features a scoop neckline, cap sleeves and a lar...

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1950s American Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

Gold and black jacket and dress ensemble in caning pattern damask Christian Dior
Gold and black jacket and dress ensemble in caning pattern damask Christian Dior

Gold and black jacket and dress ensemble in caning pattern damask Christian Dior

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold and black jacket and dress ensemble in caning pattern brocade . Silk lining. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Zip closure on the middle back on the dress with...

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1960s French Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

1990s Dior Floral Pattern Dress
1990s Dior Floral Pattern Dress

1990s Dior Floral Pattern Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Dior short white dress with floral pattern in shades of blue, green and purple, sweetheart neckline and internal slats.

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1990s Italian Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Leopard Pattern Ruffled Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Leopard Pattern Ruffled Gown

Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Leopard Pattern Ruffled Gown

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Leopard Pattern Ruffled Gown Size 44 This is so pretty, trailing ruffles of sik chiffon. Size 44 Bust 44" Waist 40' Hips 46" Leng...

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1990s Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

1990s Dior Floral Pattern Dress
1990s Dior Floral Pattern Dress

1990s Dior Floral Pattern Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Dior short white dress with floral pattern in shades of blue, green and purple, sweetheart neckline and internal slats.

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1990s Italian Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Fringed Dress by John Galliano
Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Fringed Dress by John Galliano

Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Fringed Dress by John Galliano

By John Galliano

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Terrific fringed dress in a chevron pattern by John Galliano for Christian Dior.

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

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Christian Dior Silk and Wool Haute Couture Set

Christian Dior Silk and Wool Haute Couture Set

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Early 2000s Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

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John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown

John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Multicolour Missoni Dress

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By M Missoni, Missoni

Located in London, GB

A joyful and colourful dress by Missoni. In colour blocks of pink, red, orange and brown. The dress has a v neckline and is unlined. Bust 34'', length 37''

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2010s Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

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Christian Dior Spring 2001 Dress

Christian Dior Spring 2001 Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Norwich, GB

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Norwich, GB

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 1999 silk maxi dress and matching tasselled shawl. Pink rose print and ivory damask fabric with lace details. The shawl is a lightweight semi shee...

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Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture rich black velvet bias cut gown with thigh high slit. Fully lined in red silk charmeuse designed to show at arm openings and side leg slit. Also fe...

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▪ Archival Christian Dior Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Bias-cut satin-backed crepe evening dress ▪ Elegant full-length silhouette ▪ Side ...

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By Valentino, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantasy Valentino evening dress fashioned of midnight blue shower of sequins adorned with beaded red and white accent trim at center bodice dropping down to hemline. Designed to e...

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Dress and Bolero, F/W 1997

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Norwich, GB

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB


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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Englishtown, NJ

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By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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2010s Italian Vintage Dior Dress Patterns

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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Vintage Dior Dress Patterns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage dior dress patterns for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black vintage dior dress patterns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage dior dress patterns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Burberry and John Galliano are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Dior Dress Patterns?

The prices for vintage dior dress patterns start at $250 and top out at $78,000 with these items, on average, selling for $1,648.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

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