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Christian Dior

French, 1905-1957

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.

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Designer: Christian Dior
Christian Dior Blue Denim Jeans With Leather Trim & Ties 2005
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is delighted to offer a pair of Christian Dior jeans from the 2005 collection featuring brown leather detailing down the sides that tie and scrunch jeans at bottom, fron...
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Early 2000s French Christian Dior

Dior Black Patent Leather and Stretch Fabric Ankle Booties Size 39
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Enjoy the most fashionable days with these stylish ankle booties. Modern in design and craftsmanship they are fashioned to keep you comfortable and chic
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2010s Christian Dior

Dior Brown Woven Leather and Ostrich Basketweave Platform Ankle Strap Pumps Size
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Complement your well-put-together outfit with these authentic Dior shoes. Timeless and classy, they have an amazing construction for enduring quality and comfortable fit.
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE Betsy Bloomingdale Silk Chiffon Skirt & Blouse Set Size 2
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Christian Dior Couture ensemble is composed of a raw silk chiffon in a natural nude hue. Features a peasant style blouse with ruffle and satin trim, there are side snap closures...
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20th Century French Christian Dior

Dior Pink Leather Diorama Trifold Wallet
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Match your Dior bags with the elegant Diorama wallet Crafted in pink leather this wallet features the signature lock in silver tone hardware. The press lock opens to an organized in...
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2010s Christian Dior

Dior Red Cotton Beach Towel
By Christian Dior
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Beach towel by Dior, made of 100% cotton, red patterned with fringes at the ends. 
It measures 160×95 centimeters, very large and in like new condition.
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2010s Christian Dior

Dior Jacket in Lambskin and Astrakhan Collar, 2009
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Jacket in lambskin and astrakhan collar. Buttons in passementerie. Size 42FR. Fall-Winter 2009 collection. Additional informa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Christian Dior

New Vintage Christian Dior Flash Gold Y2K Made in Austria Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Christian Dior Y2K " Flash " Sporting Rose Light Mirrored Lens. Made In Austria. Produced And Design In 1990'S. New, Never Worn Or...
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1990s German Christian Dior

Christian Dior Black Wool Midi Dress, Size 6
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The dress features crew neck line, short balloon sleeves, midi length flare skirt, rear zip closure and knit finish.
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2010s French Christian Dior

Christian Dior John Galliano Leather Cargo Buckle Pants
By Christian Dior
Located in LISSE, NL
Christian Dior John Galliano Leather Cargo Buckle Pants Size 36 Beautiful Christian Dior by John Galliano leather cargo buckle pants in a size 36 . In gr...
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1990s Christian Dior

Dior Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Front Pocket Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Created from high quality materials this tote is enriched with functional and classic elements. It can be carried around conveniently and its interior is perfectly sized to keep yo...
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2010s Christian Dior

Dior Green Leather Diorama Bifold Compact Wallet
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced in Spring/Summer 2015 runaway the Diorama embodies refined shape and celebrates femininity through its artistic design. The signature Cannage pattern and its gold tone ac...
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2010s Christian Dior

Christian Dior Blush Satin and Black Lace High Heel Ankle Strap Shoes Size 7
By Christian Dior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Christian Dior satin and lace ankle strap heels in very good condition. Blush satin body with black lace trim upon heels and toes. Open...
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Early 2000s Christian Dior

Dior Green and White Jacket with Lace Trim
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Green and white jacket with lace trim. Marked size 46FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 48 cm, Chest: 51 cm, Sleeve length: 61 cm, Leng...
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Early 2000s French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Black Patent Leather Pumps, Size 39
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The shoes made out of black patent leather, it features pointy toe and block low heel (2" height).
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2010s French Christian Dior

Vintage Christian Dior J'Adore Burgundy Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Dior Burgundy Wrap Sunglasses From 2000's Dior by Galliano. Made in Austria. This piece show minor sign of wear due to storage. Front : 19 cms Lens Height : 3...
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1990s German Christian Dior

Vintage Christian Dior Mini Aviator Bubble Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Dior Bubble Wrap Sunglasses From 2000's Dior by Galliano. Made in Austria. This piece show minor sign of wear due to storage. ront : 13.5 cms Lens Height : 4....
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1990s German Christian Dior

Dior Black/White Checkered Embroidered Canvas Large Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Dior Book Tote is a travel accessory for people with style. The bag here is crafted using canvas into a beautiful structure and covered in check ...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

RARE Christian Dior Exotic Lady Dior Long Zippy Voyageur Wallet with DIOR charm
By Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A wonderful Lady Dior exotic skin wallet by Christian Dior Details: Finest python skin Detachable 'D.I.O.R.' charm Blue leather lining 3 compartm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Miss Dior Midnight Blue Sequins Sandals IT 39
By Christian Dior
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing Christian Dior high sandals Miss Dior Satin, glitter and sequins Midnight blue color Ankle strap heel height cm 13 (5,11 inches) Plateau cm 3,5 (1,37 inches) With box and r...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Dior Shoes in Patent Leather Pumps
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Italy) Patent leather pumps. Size 36. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Heel height : 10 cm Seller Reference: CH59
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Early 2000s Italian Christian Dior

Christian Dior Vintage Sunglasses 2009 571 Grey 52/22 135mm
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Christian Dior Oversize Sunglasses - Model 2009 Col. 571, Ombré Green Glamour There's nothing quite like slipping on a pair of vintage Christian Dior sunglasses and instantly feeling...
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1970s German Christian Dior

Christian Dior Asymmetrical Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Dior (Made in Italy) Asymmetrical top in cashmere and organza. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR/38FR. The piece was created un...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Vintage Christian Dior Bowling Blue Bubble Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Dior Bowling Bubble Wrap Sunglasses From 2000's Dior by Galliano. Made in Austria. This piece show minor sign of wear due to storage...
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1990s German Christian Dior

Christian Dior Black Blended Cotton Mid-Length Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Black blended cotton mid-length dress with a silk lining. 44FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder wi...
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Early 2000s French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Purple Silk Set of Jacket and Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Purple silk set composed of a jacket and a skirt. 38FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 ...
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Early 2000s French Christian Dior

CHRISTIAN DIOR 01 blue black paint effect washed denim cropped jeans FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 01 light blue black paint effect washed denim cropped jeans FR36 S Reference: KNLM/A00338 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: 1 Material: Cotton Color: Bl...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

1960s Christian Dior Black Felt Derby Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Perfect Winter Hat Has Arrived! Circa 1960s, this Dior derby style hat features a porkpie brim. The crown of the hat and the outer trim of the brim are...
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1960s Italian Christian Dior

Christian Dior Floral Silk Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior Floral Silk Scarf. Beautiful silk scarf representing a floral arrangement, the colors are beautiful and vibrant perfect for an afternoon in the summer or the spring. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Christian Dior

Dior Pink Raffia Jacket with a Silk Lining, 2006 Spring-summer Collection
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior- (Made in France) Pink raffia jacket with a silk lining. 2006 Spring-Summer Collection. Size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good con...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Perforated décolleté size 37 1/2
By Christian Dior
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Leather Beige color Perforated Heel height cm 9 (3.54 inches)
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Dior Pink Bucket Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Condition : very good Made in France Gender: woman Size: 57 Material : cotton Colors : pink and white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Christian Dior

Dior Raw Wool and Black Silk Smoking Jacket, 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Italy) Raw wool and black silk smoking jacket. 2003 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Size 42FR. Additional information: Condi...
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Early 2000s Italian Christian Dior

Christian Dior Black Pants
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Portugal) Black pants. 38FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 39 cm - Hips: 50 cm ...
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Early 2000s Portuguese Christian Dior

Ultra Rare 1960 Tura Filigree Octogonal Accented Frame Archive Dior Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This is a seldom and rare piece not only for its aesthetic value but for its importance in the sunglasses and fashion history. Delicate enamel ornamented cast gold iron filigree f...
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1960s French Christian Dior

1980s Christian Dior Oatmeal Linen Double Breasted Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Boutique oatmeal silk blazer jacket. This is a really good example of the double-breasted sports jackets that were fashionable in the late 1980s and early 1990s and it...
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1990s French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Blended Wool and Angora Suit Set
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Italy) Blended wool and angora suit set composed of a jacket and a skirt. Size indicated: jacket 44FR // skirt 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good con...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Christian Dior Cashmere V Neck Sweater
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Christian Dior Cashmere V-Neck Sweater – a luxurious and timeless piece that exudes sophistication and style. Crafted from a white and na...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Dior Beige Patent Leather Medium Diorama Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced in Spring/Summer 2015 runaway, the Diorama embodies refined construction and celebrates femininity through its artistic design. The signature Cannage pattern brings out th...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Dior Beaded Jacket Embroidered with Pearl and Celluloid Flowers
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Black jacket embroidered with pearl and celluloid flowers. Size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 c...
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Early 2000s French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Bone Kid Leather Vented Driving Wrist Gloves – XS-S, 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Tucson, AZ
Buttery soft bone leather driving gloves with triangular inset vent at wrist tops; mold to wearer's hands. Elasticated on underside of wrists.; fourchettes. Unlined. fabric: kid lea...
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1950s French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Beige Monogram Trotter Braided Handle Tote Bag 863203
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub on the leather parts on the edge of the bottom (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle Minor tear o...
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20th Century Christian Dior

Dior Purple Suede Miss Dior Platform Pumps Size 38
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Go classy in these Miss Dior pumps from Christian Dior. Crafted from suede they feature 13.5cm heels and leather lined interior with the brands label. But what makes this classic pai...
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2010s Christian Dior

Dior Oblique Jacquard Saddle Bag - '20s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing the Dior Oblique Jacquard Saddle Bag. This iconic bag boasts a magnetic flap with zipper closure, adjustable shoulder strap, and signature Dior Oblique jacquard pattern. ...
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2010s Christian Dior

Christian Dior lady Dior Mini wallet, Cream / Beige
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
DIOR Lady Dior Mini Wallet AUTHENTIC LADY DIOR MINI WALLET in beige colored lambskin with Cannage stitching. This beautiful wallet while mini is spa...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Christian Dior White Leather Shoulder Shopper Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning Christian Dior Shoulder bag is in good condition. The exterior features beautiful bone white leather trimmed with matte silver hardware. The double braided handles are ...
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Early 2000s Christian Dior

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Size 4 Black Houndstooth Wool/Polyester Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR cocktail dress comes in a black & cream houndstooth wool / polyester with a slip liner featuring a bow d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Christian Dior

Christian Dior Red Silk Bag with Black Dots
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -(Made in Italy) Red silk bag with black dots. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 16 cm, Length: 16 cm, Depth: 9.5 cm, Handle: 29 cm Condition: Good condition Sel...
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1980s Italian Christian Dior

Christian Dior Ecru Gray Dior Oblique Embroidery Large Dior Book Tote
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Christian Dior Ecru Gray Dior Oblique Embroidery Large Dior Book Tote SKU: 135876 MSRP: 3500.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Christian Dior

Christian Dior Black, Red & White Chevron Swimsuit 1999
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior red, white, and black swimsuit featuring, cross straps, a zigzag pattern, an open back, and a high hip leg cut. Christian...
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1990s French Christian Dior

Christian Dior Black and White Blouse Tunic, Size 36
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The top is made out of 100% cotton, it features black and white striped print with front button half down closure.
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2010s Christian Dior

Christian Dior Lambs Leather Black Coat Dress Vintage
By Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This extraordinary first-class & excellent Christian Dior lambs leather black coat from the vintage 90s era is a highly sought-after and stylish fashion item...
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1990s French Christian Dior

Dior Womens Tan Bar Jacket 38 FR
By Christian Dior
Located in DOUBLE BAY, NSW
Dior Womens T-Shirt Rodeo Print Brand: Christian Dior Product: Bar Jacket Size: 38 Fr Colour: Tan Material: 97% Cotton, 3% Elastine Condition: P...
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2010s Christian Dior

Christian Dior Silk & Wool Plaid Check Hooded Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Silk & Wool Plaid Check Hooded Coat From 2022/23 AW collection - Black coat designed with white and orange detailed plaid check. Styled with trench coat inspired, be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Christian Dior

Christian Dior top 2015
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Italy) Blue sequinned top. Size 42FR. 2015 Pre-Fall Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 43 cm - Height: 59 cm Perio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Christian Dior

CHRISTIAN DIOR Size XS White & Forest Green Striped Floral Lace Fringe Blouse
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN DIOR blouse from the RESORT 2016 Palm Springs collection comes in white and forest green striped fringe lace with floral accents, and beige stretch tulle liner. Minor wear ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Christian Dior

Ultra Rare 1950's Midcentury Shuron Accented Frame Archive Usa Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
This is a seldom and rare piece not only for its aesthetic value but for its importance in the sunglasses and fashion history. Delicate ornamented cast iron frame emulating flower...
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1960s French Christian Dior

Dior Green/Black Studded Leather Medium Dio(r)evolution J'Adior Chain Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Dior never ceases to startle us with their refreshing collections of amazing bags. This Dio(r)evolution bag is yet another thoughtful design from the house of Dior. Crafted with leat...
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2010s Italian Christian Dior

Chritistian Dior Set Consisting of Top and Short Sleeve Vest
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Set consisting of a top and short sleeve vest. Size M. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Top: Chest: 42 cm - Length: 36 cm ...
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Early 2000s French Christian Dior

Vintage Christian Dior Mini Aviator Pink Bubble Wrap Sunglasses Fall 2000 Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Christian Dior Bubble Wrap Sunglasses From 2000's Dior by Galliano. Made in Austria. This piece have minor damage on the nose bridge. Please stu...
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1990s German Christian Dior

Christian Dior fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Christian Dior fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, pink, blue and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Yves Saint Laurent, Thierry Mugler, and Jeanne Lanvin appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Christian Dior fashion from top boutiques around the world. Christian Dior fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $245,500, while the average work can sell for $1,121.
Questions About Christian Dior
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    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.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Dior is so popular for a few reasons. First, the French luxury fashion house has a rich heritage. 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.

    Second, many people find the maison's pieces to be visually appealing. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are especially well known today and prized for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility. Celebrities like Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence, Eva Mendes and Charlize Theron have also helped Dior remain popular over the years by sporting Dior pieces on the red carpet.

    Shop a large collection of Dior apparel 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 ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Dior is French, not Italian. Founder Christian Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast of France, in 1905. In 1946, he established his fashion house at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Dior apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    Yes, Dior is haute couture.

    The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.

    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.

    On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories.
  • 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.

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