Pre-Loved Christian Dior Women's Black & White Low Top Trainers
View Similar Items
Pre-Loved Christian Dior Women's Black & White Low Top Trainers
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 9 (UK)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: ChristianDior8871BlackShoes91stDibs: LU2832218403452
Christian Dior
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.
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 evening 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.
- Diane Von Furstenberg Blue Floral Print Tank Top Size XXSBy Diane von FurstenbergLocated in London, GBCONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to top is evident on this new Diane Von Furstenberg designer resale item. Details Blue Viscose Tank top Floral print pattern Round ne...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Tank Tops
- Diane Von Furstenberg White Metallic Buttoned Top Size SBy Diane von FurstenbergLocated in London, GBCONDITION is Good. Minor wear to top is evident. Light wear to the fabric surface with a handful of small discoloured marks found through the sleeves and inside the neck. The size la...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops
- Stella McCartney Black Striped Sheer Blouse Size MBy Stella McCartneyLocated in London, GBCONDITION is Good. Minor wear to shirt is evident. Light wear to hem with a small hole on this used Stella McCartney designer resale item. Details Black Silk Long sleeves blouse St...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops
- Lanvin Women's Cream Silver Taping Sleeveless TopBy Lanvin ParisLocated in London, GBCONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to top is evident where a small striped stain on back can be seen on this used Lanvin designer resale item. Details Cream Viscose Sleevel...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops
- Galvan London Women's Beige Sequin Tank TopBy GalvanLocated in London, GBCONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to top is evident on this new Galvan London designer resale item. Details Beige Synthetic Tank top Sequinned V drape nec...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Tank Tops
- Marni Women's Colour Block Fur Panelled Long Sleeves TopBy MarniLocated in London, GBCONDITION is Good. Minor wear to top is evident. Light wear to neckline with discolouration on both lining and exterior, mark towards cuff on right sleeve and two discolouration mark...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops
- Jacquemus Navy Blue Linen & Cotton Le Haut Bebi Crop Top SBy JacquemusLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Crafted with a blend of linen and cotton, the Jacquemus Le Haut Bebi Crop Top exudes effortless charm. Its minimalist design features a flattering crop length, perfect for warm days....Category
2010s European Crop Tops
- Louis Vuitton Cream Wool Blend Knit Boat Neck Top LBy Louis VuittonLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Careful tailoring, quality materials, and elegant cuts make this designer top a piece to cherish! It comes in a classic design to be easy to style.Category
2010s European Tunics
- Givenchy Black Logo Print Cotton Oversized T-Shirt SBy GivenchyLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Perfect for casual outings or errands, this T-shirt is the best piece to feel comfortable and stylish in. It flaunts a catchy shade and a relaxed fit.Category
2010s European T-Shirts
- Amiri Black Ouija Board Print Cotton Half Sleeve T-Shirt XXLBy AmiriLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Get the comfort and the right casual style with this designer T-shirt. Designed to be reliable and durable, the creation has a simple neckline and signature detailing.Category
2010s Italian T-Shirts
- Versace Jeans Couture Black Baroque Printed Bodysuit MBy Versace Jeans CoutureLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Featuring intricate gold baroque patterns on a sleek black backdrop, this form-fitting Versace Jeans Couture bodysuit combines opulence with modern style, making it perfect for a gla...Category
2010s Italian Blouses and Tops
- Max Mara Black Dog Print Cotton T-Shirt XLLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Whether you want to go out on casual outings with friends or just want to lounge around, this t-shirt is a versatile piece and can be styled in many ways. It has been made using fine...Category
2010s Italian T-Shirts
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Too Soon for the Return of ’90s Fashion? As If
There's a renewed appreciation for the era's aesthetic, perhaps most notably among millennials seeking authentic, easy style.
14 Iconic Luxury Handbags and the Stories behind Them
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.