Christian Dior Red Tulle Skirt with Silk Lining - Size 36/S
By Christian Dior
Located in Krakow, PL
Christian Dior – Tulle Skirt with Silk Lining Size: FR36 S Condition: Very good Condition Details: Minor signs of use Brand Line: Spring-Summer 2017 Collection Closure: Zipper an...
Red tulle short skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red tulle short skirt . Gros-grain waist band. Hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 34 (Fr) XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR multicolored cotton 2021 PLAID TULLE MIDI Skirt 36 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior skirt in pink, orange, and green plaid tulle crafted from cotton (50%) and polyester (50%), the sheer, ethereal fabric layered to create a delicate, dre...
Authentic Christian Dior SS18 Pink Tulle Ruffle Midi Skirt IT 40 Bow waist
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic Christian Dior Pink Tulle Ruffle Midi Skirt size IT 40 small this exquisite and highly rare Christian Dior Pink Tulle Ruffle Midi Skirt from the Spring/Summer 2018 coll...
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey black lace Plumetis tulle suede belt wrap skirt
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey black lace Plumetis tulle suede belt wrap skirt Reference: NKLL/A00384 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Tulle, Suede Color: Grey, Black Pattern...
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace.
Tulle jacket and skirt ensemble with star sequin embroideries CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tulle jacket and skirt ensemble with star sequin embroideries. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sequin Tulle Top & Flocked Skirt Set, FW 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
The lingerie-derived top, surface embellishment and light, flou skirt construction reflect Galliano’s recurring 1920s-30s inspirations at Dior
Moschino Cheap Chic Red Cut Out Heart Vest Vintage
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Italy NOTE: The last person who bought one of these vests from me wore it to a Scottish Wedding paired with a Dior black tulle skirt and a white ruffle front tulle blouse!
Christian Dior Vintage Black White Layered Tulle Sheer Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior 2019 black and white layered tulle skirt. As seen on the runway.
See-through pleated plumetis tulle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through pleated plumetis tulle skirt. 2 lays of tulle. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 34 / XS
Gold plumetis tulle and lace flare skirt CHISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold plumetis tulle and lace flare skirt ( double lays) . Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Bottom circumference= 6m SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Rainbow sunray pleated tulle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rainbow sunray pleated tulle skirt. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 34 (Fr) XXS
Black Sunray pleated tulle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Sunray pleated tulle skirt. Gros-grain ribbon on the waist. Hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 34 (Fr) XS
Dior Christian Dior Red Tulle Overlay Gathered Midi Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in Krakow, PL
Take a more trendy approach towards fashion with this attractive skirt from Christian Dior! This red midi skirt is made of quality fabrics and features a gathered silhouette. Pair ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR blue 2021 FRILLED TULLE MIDI Skirt S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 2021 frilled midi skirt in gradient blue tulle (100% polyester - please note the content tag is missing).
Black see-through tulle petticoat style skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black see-through nylon tulle petticoat style skirt . Zip and hook&eye on the left side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Red see-through tulle petticoat style ruffle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red see-through nylon tulle petticoat style ruffle skirt. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Christian Dior Silk and Tulle Skirt size S
By Christian Dior
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fabric tag cut Silk and tulle Folds Ivory color Total length cm 85 (33,4 inches) Waist cm 36 (14,1 inches) Actual boutique price euro 3750
Black plumetis tulle and lace ruffle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black plumetis tulle and lace ruffle skirt . Top lay is made in plumetis tulle and the under lay is made of mesh tulle with lace edge . Elastic waist band SIZE 38( fr) M
Pale pink pleated see-through tulle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink pleated see-through tulle skirt. Hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR black 2020 PLEATE DOTTE TULLE MAXI Skirt 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior 2020 pleated dotted tulle midi skirt in black polyamide (100%).
CHRISTIAN DIOR dark blue 2017 PLEATED PLUMETIS TULLE MIDI Skirt 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2017 pleated polka dot tulle midi skirt in midnight blue and black polyamide (100%).
Black long skirt made of double lays of plumetis silk and tulle CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black long skirt made of double lays of plumetis silk and tulle. Elastic waist . The underlay is in mesh tulle with lace edge . SIZE 38 (Fr) M
CHRISTIAN DIOR blush beige mesh pleated tulle layered skirt FR40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR blush beige mesh pleated tulle layered skirt FR40 M Reference: KNLM/A00209 Brand: Christian Dior Material: Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Silk E...
CHRISTIAN DIOR blush beige mesh pleated tulle layered skirt FR40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR blush beige mesh pleated tulle layered skirt FR40 M Brand: Christian Dior Material: Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Detail: Mesh pleated outer skirt.
CHRISTIAN DIOR green nude pleated sheer tulle layered midi skirt FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR green nude pleated sheer tulle layered midi skirt FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00598 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Polyester Color: Green, N...
DIOR 2019 grey green floral print cotton tulle midi skirt FR42 XL
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR 2019 grey green floral print cotton tulle midi skirt FR42 XL Reference: KNLM/A00313 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: SS 2019 Material: Cotton Color: Green, ...
new CHRISTIAN DIOR black polka dot orange tulle flared midi skirt FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN DIOR black polka dot orange tulle flared midi skirt FR36 S Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Polyamide Color: Black Pattern: Polka Dots Clos...
CHRISTIAN DIOR black lambskin leather polka dot lace tulle pleated skirt FR36 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR black lambskin leather polka dot lace tulle pleated skirt FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00847 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Leather, Tulle Color: Black...
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey black lace Plumetis tulle suede belt wrap skirt
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey black lace Plumetis tulle suede belt wrap skirt Reference: NKLL/A00384 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Tulle, Suede Color: Grey, Black Pattern...
new CHRISTIAN DIOR Fantaisie sheer tulle bow waist open front slit skirt FR34 XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN DIOR Fantaisie sheer tulle bow waist open front slit skirt FR34 XS Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: Fantaisie Material: Polyamide Color:...
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Dior tulle skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Long black tulle skirt. Size 40FR.
See-through rainbow pleated tulle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through rainbow pleated tulle skirt . Invisible zip closure on the side SIZE XS
Rainbow tulle pleated skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rainbow tulle pleated skirt with zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 34 / XS
Dior White Silk and Tulle Skirt, 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) White silk and tulle skirt. 2005 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano.
Dior Swiss Dot Long Red Tulle Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior- (Made in France) Long red tulle skirt. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR.
CHRISTIAN DIOR red 2017 PLEATED PLUMETIS TULLE MIDI Skirt S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2017 pleated polka dot tulle midi skirt in red polyamide (100%).
CHRISTIAN DIOR white 2017 PLUMETIS POLKA DOT TULLE MIDI Skirt S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2017 pleated polka dot tulle midi skirt in off-white polyamide (100%).
CHRISTIAN DIOR black 2017 VELVET WAIST TULLE MIDI Skirt 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Fall/Winter tulle midi skirt in black and navy polyamide (100%).
See-through tulle and silk chiffon skirt with silver sequin CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through tulle and silk chiffon skirt with silver sequin embellishment. the skirt is made of 3 lays ( one tulle with sequin, one plain tulle and one plain silk chiffon) Invisible ...
Black plumetis tulle see-through skirt draped on the side CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black plumetis tulle skirt draped on the side. The draped is fixed with one branded button on the top left. Hook&eye closure on the right side. SIZE 34 / XS
CHRISTIAN DIOR black white layered tulle sheer flared skirt S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR black white layered tulle sheer flared skirt S Reference: AAWC/A00596 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Feels like polyester Color: Black, ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR black & gold 2018 PANELED EMBROIDERED TULLE MIDI Skirt 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Resort 2018 panelled midi skirt in black and gold polyamide (49%), viscose (31%) and polyester (20%). Opens with a concealed zipper and a hook at the si...
CHRISTIAN DIOR black sheer polka dot sheer tulle layered skirt S
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR black sheer polka dot sheer tulle layered skirt S Reference: AAWC/A00597 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Feels like polyester Color: Blac...
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Tulle Silver Faux-Wrap Skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional asymmetric skirt designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Spring/Summer 2004 collection.
Black double lay of plumetis tulle and black lace ruffle skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double lay of plumetis tulle and black lace ruffle skirt ( the lace is under the tulle and only on the edge ) Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 36/ S
Christian Dior Gold Tulle & Multicolor Floral Printed Silk Lined Maxi Skirt M
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Christian Dior skirt is a breathtaking piece of fashion artistry.
Christian Dior Black/Blue Dotted Tulle Pleated Midi Skirt S
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the charm of designer clothing with this gorgeous skirt. Made from quality fabrics, the skirt has a simple allure and a great fit. Pair it up with a tailored blouse or a s...
Dior Black & Red Tulle Signature Midi Skirt - Size US 4
Located in London, GB
Dior Black & Red Tulle Signature Midi Skirt The red and black midi skirt is cut in tulle, a signature material of the House
S/S 2004 Christian Dior John Galliano Ivory Satin Tulle Plunging Skirt Suit
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact us for more images or information CONDITION: Good- no flaws FABRIC: Acetate & Nylon COUNTRY: France SIZE: F-4...
1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Tulle Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture wrap silk tulle skirt. 32 yard outline length, waist can be adjusted.
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque fit and flare ...
$13,000
Size: fits XS/S
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Vanilla Cream Beaded Silk Wedding Gown Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Warm vanilla buttercream ivory silk with white i...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Rare FENDI by Karl Lagerfeld Y2K Silk & Ostrich Layered Cocktail Dress 40
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning silk dress by Fendi Finest silk ruched in layers Trimmed with ostrich feathers Simply slips on 100% Silk Made in Italy Size 40 Dry Clean Only
Christian Dior London 1954 'Mexico' Gold Embellished Black Faille H-Line Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This Christian Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection....
$580
Size: Size 1 Small
Leonard, Paris Strapless Silk Floral Print Gown with Silk Flower Corsage Bodice
By Leonard
Located in New Hope, PA
This strapless dress from Leonard, Paris is just so cheerful and feminine. The floral print seems to have every shade of every color under the rainbow set against a black background...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
CHANEL 14K$ New Paris / HAMBURG Runway Tweed Coat with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Coat with Logo Belt — Paris / HAMBURG 2018 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value: over $14,000 ~ A Métiers d’Art coat that reads like a finished text...
$1,995Sale Price|57% Off
Size: FR42
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Brand New Featured in the Naomi Campbell Ad $4650 F/W Runway 2008 Heavy Coat/Dress Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool & Silk Black Quilting Throughout Dual Zip...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
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.
For everyday casual wear, elevating your look at the office or making a dramatic entrance at a formal event, authentic designer and vintage skirts are reliably versatile garments.
Skirts have been around for thousands of years. A woman’s straw skirt found in an Armenian cave is believed to have been handwoven in 3,900 B.C., and long, full skirts were worn by men and women in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia. Over time, the hemlines might have changed significantly but the skirt’s integral role in fashion has remained in place.
By the early 1900s, skirt hemlines had crept up slightly to ankle-length height from the densely layered floor-length style that dominated the Victorian era — a radical shift. As women in the United States began to live more active lives during the 1920s, designers such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel sought to free them from the long skirts and other constrictions that persevered in fashion by introducing her first little black dress. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Advancements in swimwear during the 1920s and 1930s also reflected a climbing hemline. Visionary designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli eventually pushed the boundaries of modesty with her backless suit, but women still wore long garments in public. Also during the so-called Roaring ’20s, short flapper dresses that fell at the knees and boasted a free-flowing sack-like silhouette, as well as chic beaded evening gowns and floral day dresses, paired fabulously with the dazzling jewelry of the era. This proved to be just a fleeting deviation from prevailing social convention, however. Skirts grew longer again in the 1930s, even if bows and other embellishments were added. As women entered the workforce in large numbers, clean lines accentuated curves and flared slightly where the material resolved at the ankles.
After World War II, France earned recognition as the center of fashion design for women. It was the golden age of haute couture, and women, quick to dispense of the drab utilitarian wartime garb that hung in their closets, pined for luxurious, elegant skirts designed by Christian Dior, Chanel, Givenchy and others, which were splashed across the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in richly colored photographs shot by the likes of Richard Avedon and David Bailey. The 1960s introduced narrow pencil skirts and provocative minis emblazoned with geometrically dazzling patterns or bright floral prints by designers such as Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin and Lilly Pulitzer. By the 1970s, women felt emboldened to wear different varieties of this all-purpose garment, exploring wraps, crushed velvet maxis and other styles crafted by Halston, André Courrèges, Yves Saint Laurent and others.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of designer and vintage skirts for any gender by Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and more. Whether it’s a skirt that can be altered to suit a specific style or an addition that’s ready to join your cherished collection, find exactly what you’re looking for today.