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.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold emerald green crystal runway earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • Signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone • emerald green crystal • vintage runway couture clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 3/4” long by 3/8” wide CONDITION • excellent vintage c...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated crystals omega chain designer necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Rare Peacock Emerald Green White Oval Domed Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Emerald Dark Green Oval Crystals Marquise Rectangle Circle Dome Peacock Eye Elegant Brooch, Silver Plated Very excellent condition. Not any stones lost. ...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Blue Lapis Foil Stone Cabochon Octagon Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Textured Navy Blue Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior by Galliano S/S 2002 Oversized Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful enameled butterfly brooch from Christian Dior Boutique, circa Spring 2002. Rare and collectible. Christian Dior was famously at the helm of the fabulous John Galliano at th...
Base Metal, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Triangle Crystals Marquise Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Triangle Whole Crystals Marquise Pendant Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very good price. 100% Genuine. Signed at the bac...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Resin Acrylic Bracelet Bangle Pink and Glitter Abstract Pattern
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Christian Dior bracelet bangle features an acrylic resin or Lucite statement piece with a neon hot-pink background and an abstract pattern in black, gray, and hot pink...
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold plated massive designer clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ ...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold White Pearl Oval Crystals Omega Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Crystals Omega Adjustable Collar Choker Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
$111Sale Price|70% Off
Christian Dior Chris 1947 Silver Tone Plate Ribbon Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Christian Dior Y2K choker featuring a sleek black ribbon band and a silver-tone rectangular plaque embossed with “CHRIS 1947.” Finished with an adjustable silver-tone chain a...
Exceptional Dior Gilt Metal and Multicolored Cabochon Statement Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
An exceptional vintage Christian Dior statement necklace, a striking example of the House’s bold and highly decorative costume jewelry. This magnificent articulated collar necklace is crafted in richly textured and intricately worked gilt metal, creating an elaborate architectural composition of remarkable presence. The necklace is lavishly embellished with an opulent arrangement of multicolored cabochons in deep jewel tones of emerald green, sapphire blue and ruby red, beautifully contrasted by luminous pearl-like accents. At the center, an impressive openwork pendant composition is dominated by a large faceted green glass stone, surrounded by sculptural gilt metal elements and richly colored cabochons. The intricate construction and dramatic proportions give the necklace a distinctly Byzantine and Mughal-inspired aesthetic, reflecting the theatrical sophistication associated with exceptional vintage couture jewelry. The articulated construction allows the necklace to sit elegantly around the neckline while retaining its bold, sculptural silhouette. Signed “Chr. Dior ©” on the clasp. Presented with a vintage Christian Dior jewelry box...
Christian Dior Montre Maxi D Diamants 34 mm Quartz Steel Diamond XL Dior D Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior "D" model watch, 34 mm diameter (Maxi or XL size), in steel; features a quartz movement, a guilloché steel dial, a diamond-set bezel, and an anthracite grey leather st...
Diamond, Steel
Vintage Christian Dior Aqua & Sapphire Crystal Earrings The 1970 Collection RARE
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Dior Aqua Blue Earrings crafted by the House in the year of 1970 with Marc Bohan at the helm. Crafted in rhodium plated metal with an array of claw set crystals. Fe...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Huge Massive Openwork Crest Logo Insignia Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss or scratche...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Unisex Large Black Oval Crystals Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Unisex Large Oval Black Enamel Clear Shining Crystal Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colou...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated enamel crystals designer runway necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with enamel and crystals • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mini...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Black Interlocked Mesh Woven Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Knot Bow Interlocked Pendant Mesh Woven Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colou...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold pearl crystal chain designer 80's necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with faux pearl and crystals • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sig...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Interlocked Omega Filigree Link Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Filigree 8 Peanut Charms Interlocked Omega Linked Strands Layer Choker Collar Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated chain crystals faux pearl runway necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals and faux pearl • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Dior logo script clip on earrings, silver tone metal
By Christian Dior
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous pair of vintage Christian Dior logo script design clip on earrings. Large oversized silver tone metal dome or disc shaped earrings with the Dior logo written all over th...
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Spiral Circle Dome Red Blue Green Crystals Water Drop Oval Flowers Mo...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Ruby Crystals Ribbed Interlocked Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Square Cube Clear Round Crystals Interlocked Bow Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Very rare to find....
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Ruby Citrine Topaz Openwork Flower Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Oval Ruby Red Citrine Topaz Yellow Orange Amber Openwork Flower Crystals Row Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. 1...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Interlocked Cross X Crystals Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Interlocked Knot Cross Crystals Pendant Adjustable Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any stones lost. Marke...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated crystal pearls designer runway clip earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals and glass pearl • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Gold Emerald Green Eye Parrot Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Gripoix Emerald Green Eye Parrot Bird Head Crystals Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or color l...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Textured Ribbon Crystals Knot Bow New Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Knot Bow Ribbon Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone, New. New, never used. Not any scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. A unique p...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold door knocker dangle designer runway clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 1/4" by 1" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Vintage Christian Dior Manual Wind Rare Dial Rectangular New Belt Ladies Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Christian Dior Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Cal.CD2512-1 Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 24 mm. (with...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Robert Goossen Conch Torch Jelly Orange Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Vintage Huge MassiveShell Conch Torch Jelly Orange Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.100% genuine. Signed at back. Rare to find...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold faux lapis designer runway earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare White Pearls Turquoise Cabochon Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Turquoise Blue Green Cabochon Sparkling Crystals Oval Round Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. M...
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" ...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Trio Row Crystals Satin Demi Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Trio Row Crystals Satin Demi Semi Dome Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Rare to find. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Logo Crest
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior logo brooch in gilded metal. Conjoined initials come from the iconic Dior logo brooches of the 1950s.
Striking scale. ...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Green Emerald Grape Fruit Charms Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Cluster Emerald Green Grape Fruit Drop Charms Pendant Bib Mesh Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, ...
Gold Plate
1980s Christian Dior Vintage D Logo Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
The Quintessential 80s Dior Statement Embrace the opulence of the 1980s with this authentic Christian Dior brooch. This piece features a beautifully fluid, stylized "D" silhouette—a...
Crystal
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Circle Glow Hoop Interlocked Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Large Glow Circle Hoop Twist Interlocked Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Candy Strawberries Bracelet, Spring 2005
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage bracelet featuring a resin candy, a beaded strawberry, DIOR charm and silver-tone heart links. This playful charm bracelet echoes the whimsic...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Blue Navy Green Red Octagon Rectangle Crystals Omega Adjustable Ribbed Omega Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent con...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Statement Gold Plated Omega Link Collar 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A timeless Vintage Dior Omega Flex Collar crafted during the 1980s. An icon of design. With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaime...
Vintage Christian Dior gold plated chain necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Christian Dior chain necklace. Gold plated metal, the chain is a nice long length that can easily be wrapped over twice and is designed with a lovely fancy rope t...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold plated sapphire glass designer clip earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with glass cabochons • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Vivid Cute Swimming Jumping Frog Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Unisex Vivid Cute Jumping Swimming Frog Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. Not any scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine....
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Interlocked Crystals Rope Hoop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Four 4 Interlocked Crystals Rope Demi Semi Dome Elegant Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Metal is very good condition. Only some rhinesto...
Gold Plate
1980s Costume Jewelry Clip-on Earrings by Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These exquisite and rare 1980s Christian Dior clip-on earrings, crafted in Germany are a true testament to the sophisticated costume jewelry designs of the era. Each earring features...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold crystal designer runway clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Sparkling Crystals Marquise Circle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Signed at the back. Marked 'Chr.D...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Chinese Passementerie Tassel Necklace Belt
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage Chinese-inspired necklace featuring a black passementerie knotted strap with tassels and a marbled green resin DIOR logo. This Chinese‑inspir...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare 1960s Clear Crystals Sunburst Marquise Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1960s Unisex White Clear Whole Crystals Flower Sunburst Marquise Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss,...
Silver Plate
1980s Christian Dior Giant Celestial Sun Moon and Stars Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This striking Christian Dior brooch was designed by the world-renowned fashion house circa mid 1980s. It was almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long asso...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Gold Red Pansy Crystals Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Red Enamel Flower Pansy Clear Crystal Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Rare to find. 100% genuine. A very...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Flower White Pearl Crystals Clover Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Constructed from polished gold plat...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1958 Rare Iridescent Crystals Marquise Wing Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1958 Vintage Floral Iridescent Citrine Yellow Clear Crystals Marquise Oval Wing Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition. Light scratches, barely notice...
Silver Plate
$1,295 / set
Christian Dior Gem Station Chain and Ear Clips
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Christian Dior Gem Station Chain and Ear Clips from the 1980's. Gilt curb chain with pave stations of faux ruby, emerald and sapphire cabs. Stations ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Sapphire Blue Clear Crystals Silver Linked Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Sapphire Blue Navy Clear Crystals Rectangle Circle Flower Linked Interlocked Modernist Elegant Bracelet, Silver Plated Very excellent condition. Not any ...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior 1950s Kramer Vintage Rare Sapphire Blue Cabochon Domed Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Kramer 1950s Vintage Unisex Whole Sparkling Crystals Sapphire Blue Navy Balls Cabochon Layers Openwork Circle Round Flower Domed Elegant Modernist Brooch, Black Silver...
Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Domed Brooch, 1965
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver-tone domed brooch embellished with clear and red crystals. Embossed CHR. DIOR 1965 Germany. Indicative measurements : max. width approx. 4.5 cm (1.77 ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Iconic Jewelled Bee Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage iconic gold tone bee brooch embellished with clear crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique. Indicative measurements : length approx. 3.6 cm (1.42 i...
Gilt Metal