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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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 by John Galliano 1999 J'Adore Gold Wire Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A striking vintage Christian Dior gold-tone choker necklace from the late 1990s, designed by Hervé Van Der Straeten for the House of Dior during John Galliano’s tenure. Featuring a s...
$405Sale Price|40% Off
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 Silvered Metal Clip Earrings with Mother of Pearl and Turquoise
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
These sumptuous Christian Dior Paris clip-on earrings feature a dangling geometric shape with silvered metal framing, embellished with mother-of-pearl elements and ornate turquoise-l...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Green and Clear Crystal Floral Dangle Earrings, 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver-tone dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring an elaborate cascading floral design richly embellished with green glass cabochons, emerald-green and clear fac...
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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...
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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 Iconic Unisex Black Crystals Interlocked Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Interlocked Ribbed Omega Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Signed at the b...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Crystals Square Choker Pendant Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Sparkling Square Pendant Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to fin...
Gold Plate
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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...
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...
1998 Christian Dior Boutique Pearl and Enamel Rose Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This romantic necklace was designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior Boutique following the house’s extraordinary Spring 1998 Haute Couture collection. Staged on the grand stairca...
$216Sale Price|70% Off
Dior Rhinestone Antique CD Pearl Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Exude timeless elegance with this exquisite Dior Rhinestone Antique CD Pearl Choker Necklace. A true statement piece, this vintage-inspired choker features a stunning CD logo centerp...
1980s Vintage Christian Dior Gold Tone Blue Crystal Dome Clip On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a pair of dome clip on earrings designed by Christian Dior in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated, features dark blue, icy blue and clear crystals. Signed: “Chr. Dior” (shown ...
Vintage Dior Grande Love Knot Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of vintage Dior Grande Love knot Earrings. A simply stunning take on the smaller love knot earrings from this era. Large enough to make a grand statement, the lustrous high sh...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Iconic Crystal-Embellished Bee Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold-tone bee pin brooch embellished with three oversized faceted pear-shaped crystals and smaller sparkling crystal accents. This striking vintage Christian Dior bee brooch...
Gilt Metal
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...
Christian Dior Iconic Rare Gold Lapis Stone Foil Oval Cabochon Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Stone Foil Oval Cabochon Openwork Omega Chunky Statement Collar Choker Necklace Clip Earrings Elegant Modernist Jewellery Set, Gol...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Flower Crystals Shining Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Whole Shining Crystals Flourish Blossom Flower Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. Very r...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Lapis Foil Cabochon Octagon Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Foil Cabochon Octagon Square Sparkling Crystals Ribbed Omega Adjustable Collar Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condit...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold White Oval Pearl Chunky Statement Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large White Oval Pearl Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition. Peeling off on on faux pearls, but barely no...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Iconic Large Pearl White Glossy Oval Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large White Glossy Oval Pearl Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches on faux pearls, but b...
Gold Plate
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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 Gold-Tone O Dangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold-tone dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring a bold oval “O” initial design with smooth, highly polished surfaces, instantly recognizable as a quintessential ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior 1973 Huate Couture Iconic Rare Gold Statement Manschette Clamper
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1973 Vintage Unisex Iconic Classic Extra Wide Logo CD Glow Jumbo Chunky Statement Modernist Clamper Manschette Cuff Bangle Bracelet, Gold Plated Very good condition. ...
Gold Plate
Dior Stainless Steel MOP Diamond Christal 29mm Women’s Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Soft pink accents and round brilliant cut diamonds alternate around the bezel of this vintage Dior Christal watch, framing a luminous mother-of-pearl dial. The 29mm stainless steel c...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Christian Dior Haute Couture Unisex Rare Peacock Amethyst Long Tail Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Purple Amethyst Peacock Long Crystals Water Tear Drop Openwork Tail Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any stone...
Gold Plate
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
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 Unisex Black Petal Sunflower Crystals Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Elegant Modenrist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. Signed at back. 100% genuine. M...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold plated crystals designer clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • good vintage condition with some signs of wear - some go...
Vintage Christian Dior Chunky Crystal V Necklace 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A chunkier version of this Dior design, this striking vintage Dior V necklace is expertly crafted to showcase the House’s timeless style. This bold and weighty statement piece features classic chain links flowing into a dramatic V-shaped panel, set with shimmering square-cut crystals and delicate crystal chatons. An iconic vintage Dior design that effortlessly elevates any look — a true wardrobe hero you'll treasure and turn to time and again. With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaimed Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, Jennifer Gibson is recognised as a leading expert in vintage Dior jewellery...
Dior Leopard 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Enamel Cocktail Ring Sz 5 1/4
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Dior Leopard 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Enamel Cocktail Ring, embodying the untamed spirit of the wild with timeless sophistication. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, this ring ...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Lapis Yellow Oval Cabochon Octagon Chunky Ring, US 7
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Yellow Octagon Crystals Cocktail Chunky Statement Ring US 7, Gold Tone Good condition. Some scratches and colour lo...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Pink Clover Emerald Green Dots Crystals Linked 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Pink Clover Flower Cross Emerald Green Dots Crystals Row Interlinked Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only one green stone shade ...
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...
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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
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Ruby Peacock Water Drop Wing Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Baroque Ruby Red Peacock Eye Tear Water Drop Crystals Wing Openwork Pendant Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent cond...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Woven Gold Mesh & Rhinestone Accent Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your vintage collection with this spectacular, authentic 1980s statement collar necklace from Christian Dior. Meticulously crafted in Germany by the renowned manufacturers He...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Paris Swiss Quartz Two-Tone Watch with Leather Strap
By Christian Dior
Located in Amman, JO
Vintage Christian Dior Paris Swiss Quartz Two-Tone Watch with Leather Strap An elegant vintage timepiece from Christian Dior Paris, featuring a refined round case in contrasting gol...
Quartz
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
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Lapis Blue Stone Octagon Oval Cabochon Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Rectangle Octagon Oval Cabochon Stone Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Red Leaf Interlocked Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Interlocked Chain Choker Collar Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Ruby Red Charm Crystals Halo Silver US 7 Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Rectangle Ruby Red Crystals Elegant Charm Halo Ring, US 7, Silver Tone Good condition. Some scratches and colour loss. Dark of faux crystals.100% Genuin...
Silver 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
Christian Dior Iconic Gold Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Dangle Drop Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Constructed from...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Unisex Baroque Blossom Flower Large Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Baroque Blossom Flower Large Oval Sparkling Crystal Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful pair of e...
Gold Plate
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 ...
Vintage Christian Dior Flawed Emerald Glass Cabochon Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Dior Emerald Cabochon Earrings. Sublime, juicy and rich flawed emerald cabochon stones set in a simple gallery setting of lustrous gold. The perfect pair of couture...
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
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Oval Crystal Button Omega Snake Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Swirl Oval Crystals Pendant Button Omega Snake Mesh Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss near th...
Gold 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 Clear Resin Pink Hearts & Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR clear resin cuff bracelet featuring pink hearts with D I O R logo. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : inner measurements approx. 6.4 cm x 4.5 cm (2.52 inches x 1.77...
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 18k Rose Gold Cuff & Wrap Earrings, Modern Design
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of our Christian Dior Cuff & Wrap Earrings with original box and purchasing receipt, a testament to modern elegance and craftsmanship. Fashioned from luxurious 18...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Runway Candy Strawberries Necklace, Spring 2005
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage necklace featuring resin candies, beaded strawberies, DIOR charm and silver tone heart links. Adjustable lobster clasp. Spring/Summer Ready-...
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
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Ribbed Adjustable Snake Omega Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Ribbed Adjustable Omega Snake Collar Choker Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeabl...
Gold Plate
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CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage crystal door knocker designer clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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