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.
Christian Dior Yellow Gold Diamond Oui Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Yellow Gold Diamond Oui Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154497 Listing Title: Christian Dior Yellow Gold Diamond Oui Bracelet Condition Description: Retails for $1,100 ...
Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Jewelled Bee Leather Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE vintage black leather bracelet featuring two jewelled bees and CD charm. Gold toned hardware. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR Paris. Embossed CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Boutique Vintage Jewelled Bee Leather Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE vintage black leather bracelet featuring two jewelled bees and CD charm. Gold toned hardware. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR Paris. Embossed CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE ...
Gilt Metal
Dior Gold Plated Metal & Beaded Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -(Made in France) Gold plated metal bracelet with pearly beads. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 16-22 cm Width: 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref nu...
Gilt Metal
$1,391
Christian Dior Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal bracelet. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 18 cm - Opening: 3 cm Seller Reference: BRA29
Vintage Iconic CHRISTIAN DIOR Letters and Buttons Charm Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Iconic CHRISTIAN DIOR Letters and Buttons Charm Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Wearable Length: 7.87 inches (20 cm) Features:...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Woven Contrasting Leather Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Woven Contrasting Leather Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) Inner Circumference: 7.48 inches (19 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Pair of Bracelets with Four Crossed Golden Leather Bands
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Pair of bracelets with four crossed golden leather bands. Collection 2004 under the direction of John Galliano. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: from 18 - 22 cm He...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Pairs of Arm/Leg Bracelets in Crossed Golden Leather Bands
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Pairs of arm or leg bracelets in crossed golden leather bands. 2004 collection created under the direction of John Galliano. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: from 2...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Quilted Cabochon Rhinestone Mogul Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Quilted Cabochon Rhinestone Mogul Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.69 inches (17 cm) includes opening ...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Christian Dior Articulated Bracelet in Gold Metal and Rhinestones
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Articulated bracelet in gold metal and rhinestones. To note, a scratch on the back of a visible rhinestone. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 21 cm Width: 3 cm Cond...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Dior Statement Heritage Monogram Logo Bracelet 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A high on style Vintage Dior Interlocked Monogram Bracelet from the 1980s. Featuring seven stunning gold plated discs bearing the interlocked Dior Logo, originally conceived by the house during the 1950s. The same logo resurrected in the 1980s. Finished with a stylish toggle clasp. Measuring approx. 19.5cm and in very good vintage condition. Signed. A fabulous piece of original 80s Dior logo jewellery...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Flaming D Logo Rhinestone Ring Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Flaming D Logo Rhinestone Ring Bracelet Measurements: Logo Height: 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) Wearable Length: 6.88 inches to 8.66 inches (17.5 cm to 22 cm) Galliano era. Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Dior chain ring...
Christian Dior Golden Metal Bracelet with Red Rhinestones
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Golden metal bracelet paved with imposing red rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 19 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRA160
Gilt Metal
$750
H 1.5 in W 1.15 in L 7 in
Antique Art Deco Carved Jade Leaf Sterling Silver Charm Pendant Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful dainty antique art deco bracelet featuring a 1.15" long by .65" tall pendant that hangs .65" from the bracelet. The bracelet is 7"...
Jade, Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Octagon Cut Ruby Dangling Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Handcrafted Octagon Cut Ruby Dangling Chain Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 1.3 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby. It measures 6.8 inches long in length. Ruby improves ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red and White Enamel Ladybug Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ladybug Count: 14 Bracelet Length: ~7 inches Bracelet Width: ~ 7.9 mm Total Weight: 5 Grams Condition: Vintage, Excellent Stamp...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
5 Authentic Roman Coins '2nd-3rd Cent' Depicting Roman Empresses Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
This handmade sterling silver bracelet has been set with 5 authentic Roman coins ( denarii ) dating back to the 2nd and 3rd century AD, depicting Roman empresses (except for the last coin, the one depicting Julia Mamea, who was the mother of Emperor Alexander Severus, not his wife!) The coins depict: Sabina, wife of Emperor Hadrian Faustina senior, wife of the Emperor Antoninus Pius...
Sterling Silver
Three Agate Heads Wide Chain Link Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: black green and blue Agate Bracelet Length: ~8" Bracelet Width: ~ 1" Total Weight: 57.5 Grams Condition: Vintage, Exce...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Tennis Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: ~ 2.00 carats Diamond Count: 34 brilliant Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Bracelet Length: ~6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Sectional Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: ~ 0.50 carats Diamond Count: 99 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Bracelet Length:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Round Red Ruby Gold Link Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: red rubies Red Ruby Carat Weight: 2.80 carats Red Ruby Count: 96 Bracelet Length: ~6.5 inches Bracelet Width: ~ 5.68...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's 14k double spiral link charm wedding theme bracelet. Contains engagement ring, wedding band set, wedding bells, champagne goblets and 2 pair of shorts hanging on a clothes line...
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Statement Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Gemstones: blue star sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: 56.40 carats Sapphire Count: 11 Diamond Count: 176 Diamond Carat Weight: 5...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zydo 18K Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Domed Stretch Bracelet
By ZYDO
Located in Carmel, IN
This exquisite 18kt rose gold stretch bracelet showcases 12.81cts of beautiful rubies, accentuated by 0.77cts of sparkling round diamonds, t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pippo Perez Diamond Cupid Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 17 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.11 Bracelet Length: ~7 inches Bracelet Width: ~ 13 mm at widest part Total Weight: 3.4 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Multi-Row Pearl and Silver Plated Metal Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Multi-row pearl and silver plated metal bracelet. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: from 16 - 21 cm Height: 4 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: B...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage CD Logo Gold Metal Chain Link Logo Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain bracelet by CHRISTIAN DIOR. Gold metal plate with CD logo in the center. Clasp closure. Total length: 7 inches - 17.8 cm. 'Chr. Dior' embossed on the reverse...
Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal Oval Ring Statement Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain bracelet by CHRISTIAN DIOR from the 90s. Oval ring design, articulated links and toggle closure. Total length: 8 inches - 20.3 cm. 'Chr. Dior' engraved on th...
Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal Groumette Chain Link Logo Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain bracelet by CHRISTIAN DIOR. Dior logo center piece in the center. Clasp closure. Total length: 7 inches - 17.8 cm. 'Chr. Dior' engraved on the closure. Made ...
Gold
Dior Lily of the Valley Bracelet, 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal bangle bracelet representing Lily of the Valley bells. Jewelry from the 1990s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...
Dior Copper Metal Bracelet, 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Copper metal bracelet with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 2000s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 15 cm to 19 ...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal Chain Link Logo Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain bracelet by CHRISTIAN DIOR. Dior logo center piece in the center. Clasp closure. Total length: 7 inches - 17.8 cm. 'Chr. Dior' engraved on the closure. Made ...
Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal Oval Ring Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain bracelet by CHRISTIAN DIOR from the 90s. Oval ring design, articulated links and toggle closure. Total length: 8 inches - 20.3 cm. 'Chr. Dior' engraved on th...
Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal CD Logo Chain Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain bracelet by CHRISTIAN DIOR. CD logo element in the center. Spring ring closure. Internal circumference: 7 inches - 17.8 cm. Condition A - EXCELLENT Gently us...
Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Metal CD Crystals Logo Chain Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain bracelet by CHRISTIAN DIOR. Oval CD logo element with rhinestones in the center. Spring ring closure. Internal circumference: 7 inches - 17.8 cm. 'Chr. Dior'...
Gold
Christian Dior Mise en Dior Multistrand Pearls Cluster Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, Rome
Stunning cluster bracelet by DIOR. It features multistrand design faux pearls in different sizes. Antiquated gold metal. It closes with a faceted oval with the 'CD' engraving. 'Dior'...
Dior Golden Metal Articulated Bracelet with Glass Paste Cabochons
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Golden metal articulated bracelet with colorful glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 20 cm Sel...