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.
Christian Dior Black Tie Clip And Cufflinks Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Black cuff-links and tie clip logo link set featuring a rectangular shape, a white “DIOR” logo in ther center and gold-tone outside. They come as a pair + a tie clip a...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Textured Large Red Cabochon Ruby Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Ruby Red Oval Cabochon Stone Elegant Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barel...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Black Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Hinge Link Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, S...
Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John GALLIANO Y2K Blue Jean Logo Nylon Strap Bracelet Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by John GALLIANO Y2K Blue Jean Logo Nylon Strap Bracelet Choker Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO. - Y2K blue jean nylon strap with D...
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Gold Movable White Oval Pearl Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Movable Dangle White Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeab...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Demi Hoop Semi Circle Glow Dome Clip Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Demi Hoop Semi Circle Glow Dome Monderist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Good condition. Light scratches and some colour loss, still very good to wear. Very p...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1965 White Milky Opal Olive Green Flower Cabochon Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1965 Vintage White Milky Opal Olive Green Flower Cabochon Marquise Oval Tear Water Drop Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, not any stones lost, ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Green Emerald Crystals Square Layers Silver Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Emerald Green Marble Circle Round Whole Crystals Square V Pendant Double Layer Chain Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Gold Tone and Black Logo Cufflinks
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone and black cufflinks featuring a rectangular shape, Christian Dior pitted a black corner line. They come as a pair. Circa 1990s Made in France In good vint...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Crystals Gold Elegant 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Double White Round Pearls Crystals Elegant Jewellery Gift 2 Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Almost new, only small dark near ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Rectangle Octagon Bamboo Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Rectangle Octagon Rectangle Bamboo Crystals Crystals Pendant Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genui...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Brush Moon Crescent Sparkling Star Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Brush Moon Crescent Sparkling Shining Star Crystals Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold Lucky Clover Amethyst Crystal Flower Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Lucky Clover Amethyst Purple Clear Crystal Flower Heart Modernist Elegant Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Resin Crystal Hearts Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR black resin cuff bracelet embellished with clear heart shaped crystals in a silver toned setting. DIOR logos on both side of the bracelet. Indicative measurements : ...
Vintage Christian Dior Lattice Droplet Brooch 1961
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and exquisite Vintage Dior Lattice Droplet Brooch from 1961, capturing the timeless elegance of one of fashion’s most iconic houses. Expertly crafted in gold-plated metal, this couture brooch features a domed lattice body and droplet, meticulously claw-set with over fifty sparkling glass crystal stones. The intricate design and exceptional attention to detail highlight Dior’s craftsmanship at its finest. Remarkably, this brooch is dated with the year and collection it was created for - making it a true collector’s piece and a shining example of vintage Christian Dior style. With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaimed Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, Jennifer Gibson is recognised as a leading expert in vintage Dior jewellery...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Water Tear Drop Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Amethyst Purple Shining Sparkling Sun Burst Crystals Water Tear Drop Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. No...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Rhinestone Prototype Watch Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Rhinestone Prototype Watch Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE. - Dior prototype watch. - Face and strap are studded with spa...
Christian Dior 1977 Vintage Gold Double Seahorse Relief Long Drop Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1977 Vintage Unisex Vivid Relief Double Seahorse Long Dangle Drop Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Double Turquoise Water Drop Peacock Eye Brooch Pin
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Turquoise Blue Beads Peacock Eye Water Drop Circle Domed Double Pin Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Rare to find. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Round White Pearl Crystals Gold Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Round Circle White Pearl Crystals Drop Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very beautiful. Very light scratches and peel ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Teal Art Glass Necklace & Earring Demi-Parure 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sublime Vintage Christian Dior Teal Necklace and Earring set crafted by the iconic couture House in 1967 when Marc Bohan was at the helm of the House design. Exquisite detail. Wing shaped handmade teal and chocolate art...
Christian Dior Vintage 1963 Rare Gold Green Jade Brown Ruby Marquise Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1963 Textured Green Jade Brown Ruby Red Cabochon Marquise Water Tear Drop Patchwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour lo...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage J'Adore Gold Tone Wire Choker & Earrings Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage iconic J'ADORE gold tone wire choker necklace and matching clip-on earrings. Created by French designer HERVE VAN DER STRAETEN. CHOKER features : - Embossed ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Unisex CrossKiss X Omega Crystals Link Woven 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex 1980s Kiss Cross X Crystals Link Omega Woven Chain Charm Gift Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Not any sc...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Gold Emerald Green Eye Parrot Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Gripoix Emerald Green Eye Parrot Bird Head Crystals Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or color l...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Ruby Cabochon Heart Star Pentagram Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Huge Large Massive Ruby Red Marble Cabochon Crystal Round Openwork Star Pentagram Heart Love Elegant Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent...
Gold Plate
Maison Gripoix for Christian Dior Poured Glass Art Nouveau Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau style brooch of aqua poured glass. Silver gilt with pate de verre pear shaped drop.
Christian Dior, unsigned.
Excell...
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Crystals Sunburst Gold Water Drop 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Sparkling Crystals Water Tear Drop Pendant Elegant Jewellery Set Necklace Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Vi...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearl Omega Mesh Square Crystals Button Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Square Round Crystals Pendant Button Omega Snake Mesh Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only light colour loss near the...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Circle Sparkling Crystals Rectangle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Curled Circle Round Rectangle Sparkling Crystal Geometric Openwork Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent cond...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Heart Love Crystals Pendant Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex 1980s Large Heart Clear Crystals Pendant Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Light scratches of colour loss, barely noticeable....
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Huge Octagon White Oval Pearl Crystals Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Extra Large Octagon Rectangle White Oval Pearl Sparkling Crystals Elegant Modernist Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Silver Glow Circle Hoop Interlocked Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Circle Hoop Interlocked Twist Double Locked Modernist Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, ...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Round Tassel Pearls Drop Silver Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Circle Round Tassel White Pearls Dangle Drop Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Excellent condition. Very new. All crystals are shining. ...
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970 CHRISTIAN DIOR Double Hoop Silver Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1970 CHRISTIAN DIOR Double Hoop Silver Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Entwined double hoop earrings. - Silv...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Blue Sapphire Peacock Feather Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Navy Peacock Feather Triangle Crystals Water Tear Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely not...
Gold Plate
Dior Bois de Rose Rose Branch Bangle
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Dior Bois de Rose Rose Branch Bangle, size 17.5, crafted in 18K yellow gold set with natural diamonds. It is a popular piece from Dior high jewelry collection, with a gentle and eleg...
Christian Dior éToile Des Vents 18K Rose Gold Diamond Single Pink Stud Earring
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Christian Dior Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Length: 0.50 inches Diameter: 12.00 mm Weight: 2.17 grams CHRISTIAN DIOR single ladies designer made 18K rose gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Huge Shell Conch Swirl Glow Matte Comma Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Huge Large Swirl Shell Conch Leaf Chunky Statement Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticea...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold Floral Circle Swirl Twist Rope Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Large Textured Floral Trio Circle Swirl Twist Double Rope Openwork Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, b...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Red Blue Pearls Turquoise Amethyst Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1962 Unisex Turquoise Marble Blue Amethyst Purple Ruby Red Crystals Round White Pearls Square Openwork Domed Elegant Brooch, Silver Plated Very good condition...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior 1965 Vintage White Pearls Crystals Floral Openwork Domed Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1965 Vintage White Round Circle Pearls Sparkling Shining Crystals Openwork Floral Dome Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Silver Tone Very good condition, not any stone...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1973 Long Gold Layer Chain Spiral Rope Versatile Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1973 Long Chain Spiral Twist Rope Versatile Elegant Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Sign...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by Galliano ID Name Plate Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by Galliano ID Name Plate Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR by Galliano. - ID plates with DIOR 0000 1947 N...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue Sapphire Rhinestone Rectangular Links Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue Sapphire Faceted Rhinestone Rectangular Links Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Necklace with recta...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Checkerboard style ribbed necklace studded with black and clear rhinestones ...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Black Moon Diamond Leaf Crystal Wheat Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Moon Leaf Openwork Diamond Crystals Set Chunky Braided Wheat Choker Necklace Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Gold-Tone “Dior” Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior gold-tone “Dior” chain necklace featuring a large front “Dior” a thin chain and a back” CD” free. In good vintage condition. Made in France. Circa: 2000s Maxi Length:...
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Knot Bow Ribbon Insignia Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Logo Monogram Floppy Bow insignia Ribbon Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Gold Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Wavy Leaf Crystals Statement Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches, imperfect on the top po...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Crystals Lock Long Bar Twist Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Lock Long Bar Twist Pendant Chunky Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Colour loss at the clasp. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C)...
Gold Plate
Dior Amethyst Diamond Solitaire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Band Ring Sz 6 1/2
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Christian Dior ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Features a 1.14-carat round brilliant-cut diamond, framed by intricately carved amethyst shoulders, merging opulence with artistic ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Cufflinks & Tie Clip In Original
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Cufflinks & Tie Clip In Original Lux Case Circa 1980 Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1980” Orig...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare 1980s White Pearl Water Drop Crystal Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Water Tear Drop Shining Sparkling Cross Crystal Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. Not any colo...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Rare Vintage Iris White Pearl Crystals Water Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Baroque Iris Flower Openwork Crystals White Pearl Water Tear Drop Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuine. Const...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Large Black Double Crystals Hoop Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Black Enamel Double Crystals Dome Hoop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A very beaut...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Unisex Gold Crystals Cross Ribbed Omega Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Crystals Cross Interlocked Charm Adjustable Omega Ribbed Rope Chain Modernist Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellet condition. Not any stones lost. M...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Unisex Vivid Large Gold Blossom Flourish Rose Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Blossom Rose Flourish Flower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Rare to find. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely not...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Crystals Interlocked Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Square Cube Clear Round Crystals Interlocked Bow Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Very rare to find....
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K Pink Heart Lucite Pair of Hair Clips
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K Pink Heart Lucite Pair of Hair Clips Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K. - Clear lucite acrylic pair of hair clips with pink DIOR logo and hear...