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 Rare Gold Gripoix Green Emerald Crystals Marble Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Marble Green Eye Oval Pendant Crystals Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light colour loss or scratches, barely noti...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Purple Amethyst Crystal Square Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Amethyst Purple Crystal Square Cube Pendant Modenist Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Good condition. Colour loss at back of pendant and chain. Still ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Chain Rope Twist Versatile Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Twist Chain Rope Versatile Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Signed "Chr. Dior". I...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Oval Pearl Crystals Water Drop Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Oval White Pearl Crystals Tear Water Drop Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. Some light colou...
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
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 Silvery Metal Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal choker necklace with transparent pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 32 cm to 38 cm SKU:BC222
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 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 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
Authentic Christian DIOR Repurposed Charm Pendant Necklace Logo Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Christian DIOR Repurposed Charm Pendant Necklace Logo Gold Add a touch of luxury to your outfit with this Authentic Christian DIOR Repurposed Charm Pendant Necklace. Craf...
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Grey Black Rose Snake Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Grey Black Rose Gold Snake Omega Chunky Statement Choker Collar Modernist Necklace Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Very light scratches or col...
Rose Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque Crystals Gold Heart Openwork Love Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque Crystals Heart Love Openwork Pendant Elegant Modenrist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticea...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Black Statement-Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Dior black polished statement-pendant necklace featuring faux-pearl detailing, rhinestone embellishment, signature CD logo charm, adjustable fit, rope chain, lobster claw fastening....
Christian Dior Couture Murano ArtGlass Crystal Beaded Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
Presenting a singular masterpiece from Christian Dior's couture archives: an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind runway necklace conceived as a lavish prototype for the Paris 1980s Dior runway. This rare pièce de résistance showcases an elegant, elongated multi-strand silhouette, culminating in a delicate, fluid tassel that epitomizes timeless sophistication. Meticulously handcrafted, the necklace features an array of hand-blown Murano art-glass crystal beads—each bead a testament to artisanal excellence—interspersed with exquisitely carved gilt metal spacers. The grandeur of every large bead is amplified by sumptuous gold leaf accents and intricate tutti frutti glass...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Checkerboard Crystal Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Checkerboard style earrings studded with black and clear rhinestones. - Silv...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Oval White Pearl Flower Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Flower Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very new. Not any scratches or colour loss. 100%...
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 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 Omega Gold Interlocked Link Bar Ring Rope Chain 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Interlocked Linked Bar Ring Chain Omega Woven Chain Charm 2 Jewellery Set Modernist Collar Choker Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good ...
Gold Plate
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
Christian Dior necklace 'Maltese cross'
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal chain necklace with a golden metal 'Maltese cross' pendant brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 85 cm SKU:BC281
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crescent Whole Sparkling Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Long Whole Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss, all crystals ar...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Delicate Floral Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage delicate floral chain necklace featuring gold toned textured leaves alterning with purple resin flowers. Spring clasp closure. Embossed CHR. DIOR Germany. I...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Stone Gold Foil Oval Cabochon Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Stone Foil Oval Cabochon Openwork Omega Chunky Statement Collar Choker Necklace Clip Earrings Elegant Modernist Jewellery Set, Gol...
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
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rare DIOR CD logo green fire dinosaur dragon pendant pearl choker necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare DIOR CD logo green fire dinosaur dragon pendant pearl choker necklace Reference: AAWC/A00918 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Material: Metal, ...
Vintage 1975 CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Grey Glass Pearl Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1975 CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Grey Glass Pearl Necklace Measurements: Pearls Diameter: 0.55 inch (1.4 cm) Wearable Length: 17.12 inches (43...
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 Gold Toned Sautoir Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage multi chain gold toned sautoir necklace featuring a rope design and tassel pendant. Marked CHR. DIOR ©. CD secure clasp closure. Indicative measurements : c...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram CD Openwork Circle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic CD Logo Monogram Double Interlocked Circle Openwork Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2004 Runway Crystal ID Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO chunky curb chain necklace featuring an ID tag embossed DIOR adorned with large pear-shaped crystals in amber color. Color of the metal is, to our op...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Silver Tone Crystal & Resin Flower Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone chain necklace featuring iridescent resin flowers embellished with crystals (clear and very light yellow) and clusters of facetted clear glass bea...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Spiral Gold Omega Silver Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Spiral Gold Omega Collar Choker Elegant Modenrist Necklace, Silver Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely no...
Silver 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 Silver Crystals Leaf White Pearl Water Tear Drop Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Dot Leaf White Pearl Water Tear Drop Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Silver Plated Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. Not any stones...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond Rose Des Vents Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond Rose Des Vents Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154823 Listing Title: Christian Dior Yellow Gold Malachite and Diamond Rose Des Vents N...
Christian Dior Chunky Stone Pendant Necklace Silver tone 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wallkill, NY
Silver-Tone Dior Necklace Hard stone tigers eye, malachite, Lapis and more are prong-set in a silver-tone twisted circle. Hallmarked on the back and on the clasp Drop Measures 2.75 i...
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
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 White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell Elegant Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell 2 Jewellery Gift Set Elegant Modenrist Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Li...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Silver Gold Crystals Triangle Pendant Domed 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Shining Crystals Triangle Pendant Domed Silver Gold Elegant Modernist 2 Gift Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent cond...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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 Large Semicircle Circle Crystals Drop Gold Elegant 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Semicircle Crystals Drop Pendant Elegant 2 Jewellery Gift Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some of light scratches or colour ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s CD Logo Leather Bow Tie Beige Charm Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s CD Logo Charm Silver Dangle Pendant Bow Tie Beige White Leather Choker Collar Necklace Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely notic...
Silver Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Distressed Silver Tone Letter Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique distressed silver tone (with visible underlying metal) chain necklace featuring jewelled D I and O letters. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique. Indicative measu...
Christian Dior Vintage 1990 Versatile White Crystals Long Bar Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s White Clear Crystals Long Bar Triangle Versatile Pendant Charms Long Necklace Bracelet Belt Silver Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genui...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Braided Cluster Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Symmetric Crystals Cluster Flower Leaf Openwork Braided Elegant Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Only some light co...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Triangle Topaz Citrine Crystal Water Drop Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Triangle Topaz Citrine Yellow Crystals Tear Water Drop Pendant Elegant Modenist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marke...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Tear Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Marked 'Chr.D...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Silver Tone I Love Dior Arrow Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage silver tone I Love Dior Arrow Heart Pendant Necklace. Adjustable lobster clasp closure. Embossed DIOR. Indicativ...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold White Round Pearls Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Four 4 White Round Pearls Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss at cha...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold White Enamel Crescent Moon Long Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex White Enamel Crescent Moon Triangle Long Pendant Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. very new. Very good price. 100...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Rose Pearls Crystals Openwork Strands Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Rose Flower Openwork Crystals Pendant Beads Pearls Five 5 Layers Strands Balls Choker Collar Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any st...
Gold Plate
Dior Necklace with Transparent Cabochons, 1961
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Golden metal articulated necklace with transparent cabochons. 1961 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 49 cm Period: 20th C...
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Triangle Black Crystal Chunky Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Crystals Black Triangle Arc Chunky Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. Not...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Gold Textured Logo Monogram Circle Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Logo Monogram Circle Round Openwork Charm Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C)...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Disc Necklace with Crystals Circa 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Disc Necklace with Crystals Circa 1980s. Classic Dior necklace featuring a round disc with texture and inlaid crystals. ...
Mixed Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Massive Gold Tone ID Tag Curb Runway Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO massive gold tone runway necklace featuring curb links and ID tag embossed DIOR. CHRISTIAN DIOR Ready-To-Wear Fall 20...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Ribbed Crystals Triangle Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Amethyst Purple Diamond Crystals Triangle Pendant Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find....
Gold Plate