Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s
By Mark Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...
Christian Dior Haute Couture 2pc Black Gown w/Shawl, Betsy Bloomingdale 1970s
By Marc Bohan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 2pc black gown with a matching shawl by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from the 1970's. The dress has thin straps, a tie bow around the waist, a v-neckline, and faggoting cu...
1970s Dior Haute Couture Strapless Beaded & Lesage Embroidery Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
François Lesage was commissioned by the world's leading couturiers to embellish garments with expert, beautiful embroidery. This 1970s Christian Dior haute couture evening gown featu...
1970's Christian Dior Boutique Couture Fuchsia Silk Floral Print Ensemble
By Christian Dior
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Christian Dior Boutique Couture fuchsia tank and pleated skirt ensemble with self waist tie and matching blouse.
1970s Christian Dior Couture Pink Polka Dot Halter Neck Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1970s Christian Dior pink and white polka dot maxi dress.
Haute Couture Christian Dior Vintage Black Velvet Lace 1970s dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 1973 Automne-Hiver Christian Dior Haute couture by Marc Bohan black velvet drop waist dress. Sheer sleeve lace with velvet flower petal applique. Perfect Cocktail Party...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress, Circa 1970's Size 4
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a one of a kind navy blue chiffon cocktail dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from the early 1970's. It was worn by Maria Bello at the Unlimited Spirit RADO Switzerland, ...
1970s Christian Dior couture navy silk linen cloak
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Christian Dior couture 1972 silk linen cloak fit size: 2/4/6/8
1970s Christian Dior Boutique Couture Label Black Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior black silk chiffon dress with balloon sleeves and ruffled neckline. The skirt and bodice of the dress have a double layer of chiffon while the sleeves a...
1970s Christian Dior Demi Couture Red Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in London, GB
This sensational demi couture 1970s red silk chiffon evening gown is by iconic brand Christian Dior when celebrated designer Marc Bohan was at the helm.
1970S CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Fringe Cocktail
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
1970S CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Haute Couture Linen vest set with silk blouse pcs
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Christian Dior Haute Couture Linen vest ensemble twith silk blouse.
Christian Dior 1970's Couture Tweed Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior Couture suit circa 1970's. Brown and cream-colored nubby tweed.
Dior Couture 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece daytime outfit of hand painted printed stripe silk crepe de chine. Formerly property of a french actress and model.
1970's Christian Dior London Couture Pleated Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking 1970's numbered Christian Dior piece is a perfect example of why this couture house has stood the test of time.
1970s Numbered Couture Silk Dior LBD
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
This 1970s numbered Christian Dior piece is extraordinary.
Christian Dior Couture 1970s Painterly Chiffon Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful circa 1970's gown from Christian Dior is made from diaphanous white silk chiffon printed with painterly splashes of radiant color.
Vintage 1970's Christian Dior Haute Couture Black & Red Cape Cloak Wrap
By Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1970's Christian Dior haute couture Please contact for more information and/or photos.
Christian Dior Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Dress, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Christian Dior Couture (Automne-Hiver 1973) cocktail dress done in a gorgeous emerald green geometric print chiffon.
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Couture Deco Print Silk Billow Sleeve Pleated Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Christian Dior numbered demi-couture colorful print silk chiffon dress dating back to 1972. Christian Dior designed under his own name for only a decade, but his influence i...
1970s Christian Dior Crane Caftan
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
Fantastic caftan-like maxi dress by Dior. I believe this was most likely meant to be a lounge piece - for an over-the-top, dramatic kind of girl of course - my favorite kind! It's a ...
Rare Early 1970s Christian Dior Couture Hot Red Wool Coat
By Marc Bohan
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful Marc Bohan couture creation for Christian Dior represents elegance and confidence. It's style is strong, the vivid red with a light orangé touch color is quit...
1970s Christian Dior Silk Pink Fuschia Ruffled Evening Cape or Shawl
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
The vivid pink of this silk ruffled Dior evening piece is absolutely exquisite. Even though it a a bright pow of color it will still suit most skin tones and be a dramatic pop of col...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
1960s Tina Leser Mod One Piece Vintage Playsuit Romper 60s Swimsuit Flowers
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 60s TINA LESER one piece cotton play suit, roper swimsuit! One of the many great aspects about this piece is that it can be worn for so many different occasions. Yellow ba...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in San Diego, CA
Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a Romanian-born fashion designer who started her own label in 1950. She went on to become ...
$375Sale Price|21% Off
W 1.25 in
Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Italian gilt metal jeweled poured glass wide hinged cuff bracelet c 1980s The elegant jeweled cuff is sheathed with textured, hammered luminous gilt matte metal plating Encrusted wi...
Gold Plate
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: butto...
$764Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Khaki / Brown Cotton and Suede Feathers Beaded Boho Blouse
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 90s vintage DOLCE & GABBANA khaki / brown cotton and suede beaded fringe boho shirt ! Features a flattering drawstring waist that can adjust to fit an array of sizes. Li...
Dolce&Gabbana Cocktail / Dinner Sheath Dress Black w/ Lace Built in Bra 40 / 6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Dolce&Gabbana black cocktail sheath dress. Overlay lace on bust, waist and hem. Dress has built-in underwire bra with adjustable bra straps. Hidden rear zip. So...
NWT Tom Ford $7, 000 Runway Fall 2015 Size 42 / 8 White Open Back Fringe Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT Brand new with tags TOM FORD Fall 2015 runway white fringe flapper style dress! Impeccably designed, this rare gem features fabulous white tiers of fringe throughout on a ra...
Beautiful Vintage Eletra Casadei Lipstick Red Flutter Dress w/ Rhinestones
By Casadei, Eletra Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Eletra Casadei lipstic red dress! Casadei dresses are hard to come by, and when they arise, they are scooped up quick! This beauty is a prime of example of that rea...
Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk strapless dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It is fitted with flattering seaming and center back lacing, functional on the skirt portion with fine leather lac...
Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic Black Bondage Cone Bra Mini Bodycon Dress Size S
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER iconic black bondage cone style bra mini bodycon dress. This dress features : - Black knitted panels. - Padded cone style bra with elasticated bondage straps cros...
1980s Azzedine Alaia White Pique Cotton Vintage 80s Cropped Blazer Jacket Size 2
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeless vintage 80s AZZEDINE ALAIA stark white pique cotton double breasted crop blazer jacket! Features a textured sturdy, yet soft pique cotton. Double breasted style with hidden ...
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.
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