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 Vintage 1970s Gold Ruby Clear Crystals Triangle Arrow Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Ruby Red Clear Crystals Triangle Arrow Pendant Exquisite Chain Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not stones lost, only light sc...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare 1960 Purple White Pearl Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1960 Vintage Textured Oval Ball Round Circle Purple Marble Floral White Pearls Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colo...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior necklace by Gianfranco Ferré circa 1995
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1995 under the artistic direction of Gianfranco Ferré. Golden metal chain necklace with impressive matching-metal medallions ornamented with ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Red Ruby Crystals Half Hoop Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Four Ruby Red Rectangle Clear Crystals Half Hoop Dome Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour los...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Omega Black Leopard Wide Woven Mesh Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Leopard Pendant Wide Woven Mesh Omega Chunky Statement Necklace Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light ...
Gold Plate
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 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 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 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
Vintage 1963 Christian Dior Earrings original sixties clip on earrings sixties
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful pair of 1960's clip on earrings, by Christian Dior are a rare set to behold. Made up of claw set glass rhinestones in Champagne tones and bronze in an alternating stri...
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
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 Gold Sparkling Crystals Marquise Circle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Signed at the back. Marked 'Chr.D...
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 1980s Gold Plate Vintage Gas Pipe Design Collar and Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish and timeless jewellery set is by Christian Dior. It was made in the 1980s in Germany for the French fashion house. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This gold...
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...
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 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
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 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
Dior multi-row necklace by Marc Bohan 1962
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A 1962 Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan. Multi-row necklace made of costume pearls and silvery metal elements ornamented with crystal and green rhineston...
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
Dior Étoile des Vents 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Dior Étoile des Vents 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Gold Swirl Oval Clear Crystals Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Swirl Oval Clear Crystals Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Only one dark spot at back. 100% genuine. A very b...
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 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...
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Vivid Cute Jumping Swimming Frog Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Unisex Vivid Cute Jumping Swimming Frog Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. Not any scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine....
Gold Plate
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...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Pearl White Glossy Oval Clip Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large White Glossy Oval Pearl Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches on faux pearls, but b...
Gold Plate
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 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 Boutique Vintage Textured Gold Tone Frog Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage rare textured gold tone 3-dimensional frog brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE. Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 7 cm (2.76 inches) ...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Boutique Massive Jewelled Gold Toned Latticework Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR gorgeous massive gold toned rigid cuff bracelet featuring a latticework design, medallions embellished with clear crystals and red marbled oval glass cabochons simulat...
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1968 CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue Sapphire Rhinestone Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1968 CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue Sapphire Rhinestone Ring Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Faceted rectangle blue sapphire rhinestone, ...
$313Sale Price|55% Off
Christian Dior Vintage Choke Necklace Pearls Golden Details Rhinestones 90s
By Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare very exceptional and hard to find similar Christian Dior imperfect vintage choker necklace from the 1990s with gold toned CD logo, featuring fake pearls, golden details, and rhi...
Christian Dior Jewelled Powder Pink Metal and Clear Prespex Cuff Bracelet, 2013
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by RAF SIMONS cuff bracelet made in powder pink metal and transparent perspex embellished with acrylic lavanda blue crystals featuring flowe...
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 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
$604Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold-Tone Chunky Chain Link Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold vintage Christian Dior bracelet from the 1980s, composed of large, interlocking links in gold-plated metal. The substantial design reflects Dior’s glamorous approach to costum...
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Logo Relief Round Button Round Clip Gold Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Classic Logo Relief Round Button Round Modenrist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeabl...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Multi Gem Cocktail Gold Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Large Cocktail Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The ring is by Christian Dior There are 5 gem stones. There is Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Citrine, and Kunzite French hall mark...
Amethyst, Citrine, Kunzite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Go...
Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip In Original Case
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip In Original Lux Case Circa 1980 Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1980” Original Purple ...
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...
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 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 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 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 Vintage Iconic Gold-Tone Bee Brooch with Faux Pearls & Crystals
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage iconic gold-tone bee brooch embellished with faux pearls and clear crystals. This bee brooch echoes the poetic, nature‑inspired universe cherished by Monsieur...
Gilt Metal
1961 Christian Dior Yellow and Pearlescent Cluster Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
These delightful and timeless 1960s Christian Dior earrings are a dazzling modernist style arrangement. All components are individually prong set in silver gilt metal; the earrings a...
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Double Strands White Pearls Crystals Round Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Double Strands Layers White Round Beaded Faux Pearls Pentagon Sparkling Crystals Pendant Choker Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent c...
Gold 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
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 1980s Unisex Gold Oval White Pearls Crystals Long Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Oval White Pearls Crystals Long Bar Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents t...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Crystals Long Eight Black Seven Row Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Bar Eight Black Enamel Seven Crystals Row Pendant Elegant Modenrist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
$390Sale Price|25% Off
DIOR Tribales Coraile gold metal star coral faux pearl drop pin earrings Pair
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Tribales Coraile gold metal star coral faux pearl drop pin earrings Pair Reference: AAWC/A00908 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: Corail Collection: Tribales Mate...
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Gold Crystals Arrow Triangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Arrow Triangle Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) ' It is around 50 years...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Clover White Round Pearl Interlocked Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Round Pearl Interlocked Clover Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition, but only very small peeled off on each side of faux pe...
Gold Plate
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by GALLIANO Y2K Black Nylon Strap Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR by GALLIANO Y2K Black Nylon Strap Logo Cuff Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Y2K by John Galliano. - Black nylon strap cuff bracelet with cu...