Shocking pink raw-silk skirt suit CHRISTIAN DIOR Circa 1980's
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink raw-silk skirt suit. Silk lining. Shoulder-pad. Black fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with black piping and black bow. SIZE 44 (...
1980’s Christian Dior Haute Couture Skirt Suit with Trim
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior 1980’s haute couture brown wool herringbone tweed skirt suit with trim.
Christian Dior 1980s Houndstooth Skirt Suit with Scarf Size 4.
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior 1980s wool black & white houndstooth pattern 3 piece; skirt - jacket - scarf, is a USA size 4. Ladies please grab your tape measure so you can properly measure your bu...
1980's Christian Dior Chiffon Skirt Suit Numbered Collection 41C
By Christian Dior
Located in US
Late 1980's Christian Dior Boutique chiffon skirt with separate asymmetrical fitted bodice in black crepe. The ensemble has a numbered label and handwritten tag identifying the colle...
1980s Christian Dior Red & Black Houndstooth Two Piece Skirt Suit Set
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Christian Dior Red & Black Houndstooth Two Piece Skirt Suit Set.
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Size: We suggest size S as a guideline
1980s Dior Numbered Demi-Couture Hot Pink Suit With Golden Tassel
By Christian Dior
Located in London, Chelsea
Stunning Vintage Dior Demi-Couture Wool Crepe Skirt Suit. This fabulous numbered ensemble by Dior was created in the 1980s.
Christian Dior 2 Pc. Dark Blue Pant Suit, 1980's
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a smart pant suit from Christian Dior. The jacket has lightly padded shoulders and a one button front closure. The pants have a high waist and have pleats in the front. Si...
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Size: 42 (Fr) 10 (Us)
Lilac jacquard skirt suit with flowers pattern Christian Dior Boutique 1980's
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac jacquard skirt suit with flowers pattern. Main fabric composition: 68% acetate, 28% cotton, 4% lycra. Lining: 100% polyester. SHoulder pad. Buttons with metallic chain on and ...
Off-white chevron Tuxedo suit with satin collar Christian Dior Circa 1980's
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white chevron Tuxedo suit with satin collar . No fabric composition tag cut mai fabric is probabaly cotton, 2nd collar fabric is satin ( and detachable) and lining is probably ac...
Superb Heavy Silk Christian Dior Demi-Couture Walking Suit. 1980's.
By Christian Dior
Located in University City, MO
Simply gorgeous Dior silk suit. Sleeveless waistcoat style jacket worn over coordinating shorts. Made of heavy waffle silk richly decorated with metallic gold brocade swirls. Dramat...
1980s Christian Dior yellow suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Christian Dior yellow suit Jacket with Skirt Size: italian size 44 Totally made in
1980s Christian Dior Three-Piece Tuxedo Suit (8) NEW Old Stock
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Hope, ON
This lovely suit comprises of a tuxedo jacket with a peplum look and a fake back slit; satin lapels/cuffs and cufflink closure, a satin vest with six gold and black buttons, and a pe...
Christian Dior Boutique numbered black chiffon tiered pant set 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior Boutique numbered black chiffon tiered pant set 1980s...This two piece outfit is pretty spectacular...Sheer black crepe chiffon has horizontal bands of patent (probab...
Unworn CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era ribbed sateen skirt suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Unworn CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era ribbed satin skirt suit.
Christian Dior 1980s Red Wool Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Beautiful 1980s Red Dior Wool Skirt Suit. The jacket perfectly accentuates the waist while the skirt has beautiful tonal buttons going down the back. This look is a...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era Royal blue wool crepe & velvet suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage, 1980's era Christian Dior royal blue wool crepe and velvet trim suit.
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era Navy wool suit with gold embroidery
By Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Christian Dior 1980's era dark navy blue, pure wool suit with left chest metallic gold, tassel style, logo embroidery.
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era scarlet silk ribbed skirt suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980's era scarlet silk ribbed skirt suit.
Dior Mini Suit - 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, Chelsea
Fabulous Vintage Dior Suit. This one of a kind ensemble features a mini skirt and a top with the bust and collar resembling a bikini top, with adjustable straps. Dior-logo pattern fa...
1980s Christian Dior set
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, IDF
1980s Christian Dior Boutique set of a loose shirt and a matching long skirt. The shirt can be worn belted over the skirt or opened with a small top underneath. Printed silk muslin w...
1980's Christian Dior Haute Couture Black Smoking Suit with Silk-Satin Details
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980's Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Haute Couture black smoking suit with silk-satin details.
A 1980s Christian Dior Red SIlk Jacquard Skirt & Blouse Ensemble
By Christian Dior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A great 1980s Christian Dior red jacquard woven silk ensemble consisting of a-line wrap skirt and a wrap front blouse.
1980s Christian Dior Black Jumpsuit
By Christian Dior
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A cool and casual 1980s Christian Dior black jumpsuit with loose trousers, a nipped in waist and wrap front closure. On the left side of the bust the jumpsuit has a embroidered logo ...
Christian Dior pink and silver silk brocade evening skirt ensemble. circa 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Simplicity and refinement characterize this numbered Christian Dior silk evening skirt ensemble. The ensemble is tailored to create strong lines but is soften by the luxurious pale p...
Christian Dior Suit - 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, Chelsea
Very stylish Christian Dior 2-piece suit. Lime green. Really interesting 'waffle' texture. 1980s elegant and quirky style with a 60s inspiration.
1980s Christian Dior Monsieur Mens Grey Silk 2pc Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredibly luxurious vintage Christian Dior Monsieur Suit in a grey slub silk with incredible sheen and pinstripes throughout. With narrow, notched lapels, welt pockets and singl...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Gucci 2004 by Tom Ford Slipper Satin Silver Harlowesque Bias Cut Out Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and chic Tom Ford's 1930's style gown for Gucci showcases a bias cut silhouette coveted by many. Designed with cut out bodice with center tie and dramatic open back with trai...
Vicky Tiel Ruched Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous stretch silk net dress from Vicky Tiel Couture in a beautiful shade of green. It has a boned strapless corset style bodice wrapped flatteringly with ruching crisscrossing ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
$2,949
Size: Pants UK 8 / Jacket UK 8-10.
AW 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Pinstriped Blazer Pant Trouser Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn / Winter 2001 Yves Saint Laurent Suit by Tom Ford. Featuring an impeccably tailored pinstriped blazer and complimenting mid-rise matching pant. The suit features a d...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
Late 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Burgundy Velvet Gown with Flared Cuffs and Hem
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Gresham, OR
An exquisite late 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Renaissance-Revival, burgundy velvet gown with flared cuffs and hem. Satin trim at cuffs and a thin satin tie waistband. zippered back. Wond...
Sold|$1,900
Size: fits M/L refer to measurements
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silver Grey Beaded Floral Slip Gown Maxi Dress Bridal
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Meant to look antique-y Not sure of the material, likely a silk blend Hand embroidery and beading on the fl...
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By JEAN LOUIS COUTURE, Jean Louis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
$840Sale Price|30% Off
1960s Nina Ricci Black Cloque Silk Ensemble
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant 1960's Nina Ricci cloque (blister effect) silk dress and matching jacket with cream colored silk lining. The darling dress has a fitted bodice with an empire waist. It is the...
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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