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 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 1980s Logo Long Oval Hoop Statement Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo Long Glow Oval Hoop Statement Chunky Drop Dangle Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not any colour loss. Very light scratche...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Monogram Logo CD Crystals Drop Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Iconic Monogram Logo CD Crystals Drop Dangle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe some light scratches or colour loss, bare...
Gold Plate
$288Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior Vintage J'Adore Dior Enamel Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage dangling earrings (screw clip-on) featuring a large white enamel oval plate with black lettering "J'ADORE DIOR" on the front side and...
Christian Dior Vintage Encaged Blue Resin Beads Necklace and Earrings Set 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage necklace and dangling earrings (clip-on) set featuring gorgeous links made of large olive shaped marbled blue resin beads ...
Gilt Metal
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 Silvered Metal Clip Earrings with Mother of Pearl and Turquoise
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
These somptuous Christian Dior Paris clip-on earrings feature a dangling geometric shape with a silvered metal framing embellished with mother-of-pearl elements and ornate with turqu...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Dior Jadior Rhinestone Drop Rhinestones Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your look with these stunning Christian Dior J’Adior Rhinestone Drop Earrings, a perfect blend of elegance and modern sophistication. Featuring a dazzling array of rhinestone...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Jewelled Bow Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO ruthenium tone dandling earrings (clip-on) featuring a bow and a DIOR logo embellished with crystals, grey pearl cacascades. Embossed DIOR. Indicati...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Vintage Jewelled Logo Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gun patina dangling earrings (for pierced ears) featuring a rurby red crystal D I O R logo. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.3 cm (2.48 i...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Oval Hoop Statement Silver Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Oval Hoop Statement Chunky Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition. Not any colour loss. Some light scratches on the surfa...
Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage oxidized gun patina dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with clear crystals. Marked CHR. DIOR Germany. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.9 cm (2...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Logo Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone logo dangling earrings (clip-on). Embossed CHR. DIOR Germany. Indicative measurements : height approx. 7 cm (2.76 inches) / max. width approx. 3.6 ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone D dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with a blue opalescent bead and crystal drop. Cruise collection 2008. Embossed DIOR. Indicative measur...
Christian Dior Vintage Crystal Logo Clip On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage clip-on earrings featuring a massive rectangular clear crystal set in a jewelled DIOR logo. Silver tone metal hardware. Embossed DIOR. Indicative measuremen...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Victorian Insipred Faux Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage oxidized gun patina dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with faux pearls. Marked CHR. DIOR Germany. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.1 cm (2.40...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Round Rope Crystals Hoop Chunky Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Unisex Large Circle Round Rope Crystals Hoop Chunky Drop Dangle Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches, very colour loss, barely...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Double Heart Love Whole Crystal Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Double Heart Love Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Black Enamel Drop Dangle Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Excellent condition....
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Gold Tone Logo CD Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage gold tone logo CD dangling earrings (clip-on). Embossed CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6 cm (2.36 inches) / max. ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage CD Logo Pastel Roses Dangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone dangle earrings (clip-on with screw system), embellished with clear crystals, featuring pastel colour roses with dangling C and D letters. Unmarke...
Christian Dior Boutique Vintage Oversized Gold Toned Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE vintage oversized gold toned hoop earrings (clip-on). Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE. Indicative measurements : height approx. 10 cm (3.94 inches) / max. d...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Hardcore Record Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage silver tone dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a pierced button top, three chains with charms : a record embosse...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Etruscan Inspired Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage gold tone Etruscan inspired dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with faux pearls. Embossed CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique. Indicative measurements : he...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Kinetic Dangle Earrings In Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
kinetic sculptural circles earrings designed by Christian Dior. Fabulous kinetic dangle earrings, created in Paris France at the atelier of Christian Dior. These ultra modernist ear...
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Pearl White Glossy Oval Clip 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
Christian Dior Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic set of Christian Dior diamond earrings showcasing Pink Sapphires, Amethyst, and Tourmaline set in 18k white gold. The earrings m...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Antiqued Silver Toned Logo Leather Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR antiqued silver toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring chains and a CHRISTIAN DIOR logo embellished with brown leather. Silver...
$390Sale Price|25% Off
DIOR Tribale double pearl gold large oval hoop statement stud earrings pair
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Tribale double pearl gold large oval hoop statement stud earrings pair Reference: AAWC/A00906 Brand: Dior Collection: Tribale Material: Faux Pearl, Metal Color: Gold, Pearl Patt...
Christian Dior Creoles Dream Catchers with Rhinestone-Paved Bows Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -Creoles featuring dream catchers adorned with rhinestone-paved bows. Collection 2001. Additional information: Dimensions: 7.5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref nu...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Red Glass Cabochon Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone clip-on earrings embellished with a faceted and marbled ruby red colour glass cabochon. Embossed CHR. DIOR ©. Indicative measurements : approx. 1.9...
Gilt Metal
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 clear crystals • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Silver-Tone Jewelled Roses Dangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver-tone dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring two stylized roses embellished with clear crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR on the reverse of an earring (the ot...
$515 / set
Christian Dior Camel Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Camel long clip-on earrings featuring silver-tone hardware, a leather galuchat effect, “Dior” pitted on the claps. They come as a pair. Delivered in original box In g...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Gold Tone Canework Design Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone dandling earrings (clip on) featuring a canework design and deep brown color resin cabochons. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE. Indicative measuremen...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Emerald Bow Peacock Eye Crystal Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Crystals Emerald Green Peacock Eye Water Tear Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine. Rare to find. ...
Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Glass & Faux Pearl Jewelled Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished with clear crystals, red glass cabochons, blue bead and a faux pearl teardrop. Marked CHR. DIOR Germany. In...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Christian Dior 1980s Rhinestone Dangle Earrings, a delightful vintage pair that adds a perfect touch of glamour to any look. The...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John GALLIANO Dog Tag Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John GALLIANO Dog Tag Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 6 grams Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano. - Dangling dog tags/ ID plates earrings with embossed MONTAIGNE CHRIS 1947...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Byzantine Malachite Medallion Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Byzantine Malachite Medallion Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 2.52 inches (6.4 cm) Width: 1.33...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Black Claw Charm Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Black Claw Charm Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.23 inches (8.2 cm) with claw c...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Beige Claw Charm Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Beige Claw Charm Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.23 inches (8.2 cm) with claw ch...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Ethnic Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Ethnic Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.18 inches (8.1 cm) Width: 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) Weight per Earring: 19 grams...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR D Logo Enamel Charm Glass Bead Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR D Logo Enamel Charm Glass Bead Dangling Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Width: 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) Weight per Ear...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Zipper Pull Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Zipper Pull Dangling Earrings Measurements: Height: 3.62 inches (9.2 cm) Width: 0.39 inch (1 cm) Weight per Earring: 10 grams Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Novelty zipper pull dangling earrings with engraved CD and DIOR logo. - Clipback earrings. - Silver tone hardware. - Signed DIOR. - Minor scratches on the hardware. - Comes with DIOR pouch.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Mesh Dangling Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Mesh Dangling Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Weight per Earring: 33 grams FEATURES: - 100% Authe...