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 ...
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 ...
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
$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...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Large Lapis Foil Navy Blue Oval Chunky Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Stone Oval Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Very light scratches or col...
Gold Plate
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
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 Black Acrylic Resin Bracelet Bangle with Gilded Hearts
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior bracelet features a chunky black acrylic or Lucite bangle with assorted gilded heart designs embedded in the material. The bracelet is engraved on the ed...
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 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 Vintage Rare Navy Gold Cute Flower Leaf Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Navy Blue Enamel Cute Flower Leaf Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any stones lost or colour loss. 100% Genui...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Crystals Leaf Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo CD Long Bar Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This...
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
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold crystals designer runway bow brooch w tag
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch • with original tag MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with m...
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...
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 Vintage Rare Gold Fire Crystals Black Enamel Leaf Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Crystals Black Enamel Leaf Fire Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents t...
Gold Plate, Enamel
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 Purple Oval Crystals Amethyst Openwork Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Crystals Amethyst Purple Openwork Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticea...
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 Large Black Enamel Crystals Domed Hoop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Black Enamel Crystals Domed Hoop Chunky Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Good condition. Scratches or colour loss, barely noticea...
Gold Plate
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
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...
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 Black White Pearl Crystals Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large White Pearl Crystals Oval Black Enamel Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratche...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated crystals pearl omega chain necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals and faux pearl • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • 16" long with 2.5" extender CONDITION • very good v...
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 Rare Padlock Key Gold Crystals Logo CD Retro Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo CD Crystals Padlock Key Retro Modernist Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A...
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...
$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 Rare Bamboo Amethyst Octagon Crystals Statement Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Amethyst Purple Octagon Rectangle Crystals Bamboo Knot Statement Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Very beautiful....
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Couture Olivine Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture Regency style brooch of olivine crystal faceted oval and teardrop stones accented with pale blue aurora borealis round crystals. 1950's France. Excellent...
Silver Plate, Base Metal, Bronze
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed 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 • 3/4" by 1/2" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
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 1980s Gold Long Brushed Glow Water Tear Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Brushed Glow Water Tear Drop Dangle Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches, barely noticeable...
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 runway necklace earrings set turquoise enamel crystal
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with faux turquoise, enamel and crystals • vintage designer runway earrings necklace set MEASUREMENTS • necklace is 15.5" long, ea...
$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 CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated amethyst sapphire crystals clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Gold Plate
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 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 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 Vintage Rare Gold Blue Clover Leaf Sapphire Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Clover Leaf Sapphire Blue Flower Whole Sparkling Crystals Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to fin...
Gold Plate
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...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Oval Crystals Amethyst Heart Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Crystals Amethyst Purple Cabochon Heart Openwork Pendant Choker Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Medieval Inspired Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE vintage gold-tone medieval inspired cross brooch/pendant embellished with green enamel, faux pearls and marbled raspberry colour glass domed caboch...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Vintage Dior Lapis Flower Brooch from 1967. A true treasure from the flower power era, this rare Dior brooch...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Crystals Knot Twist Interlocked Hoop Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Crystals Glow Knot Twist Interlocked Hoop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches and colour l...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Multicolor Rhinestones Medallion Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Multicolor Rhinestones Medallion Necklace FEATURES: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Dior insignia/ logo medallion with multicolour rhinestone...
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold White Crystals Domed Hoop Elegant Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Enamel Double Crystals Domed Gold Half Hoop Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe very light scr...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Gold Textured Flame Wing Eye Rope Modernist Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Textured Flame Wing Eye Rope Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gol...
Gold Plate