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Christian Dior 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958
A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958-1960 Elegant dress suit in anthracite grey silk fabric under the American license of the House of Christian Dior, probably dating from the Yves Mathieu Saint-Laurent years.

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1950s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

As noted by the New York Times, Pierre Balmain was considered one of the influential designers who rejuvenated Parisian haute couture following the German occupation, alongside peers...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow
Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow

Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

Yves Saint-Laurent was barely 21 when he took over as head of design at Christian Dior,after Monsieur Dior's sudden death in 1957.

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1950s French Ball Gowns

Christian Dior, 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent
Christian Dior, 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

Christian Dior, 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum quality, haute couture Christian Dior silk brocade cocktail dress with under garment corset, and crinoline with garters attached. Please note: All of our items listed on 1std...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958
Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey "caviar" wool afternoon dress buttoned in the middle front and bow in the same fabric. First Collection of Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior. No brand tag. Silk "gazar" lini...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Iconic "Bonne conduite" dress in wool Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958
Iconic "Bonne conduite" dress in wool Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

Iconic "Bonne conduite" dress in wool Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior 1958

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

First collection of Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior in 1958. First "Trapèze" Line collection.

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1950s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior, Circa 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent
Christian Dior, Circa 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

Christian Dior, Circa 1958, Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum quality, haute couture Christian Dior cocktail dress with under garment corset, and crinoline with garters attached.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Spring/Summer 1958 Christian Dior Haute Couture Satin Evening Coat
Spring/Summer 1958 Christian Dior Haute Couture Satin Evening Coat

Spring/Summer 1958 Christian Dior Haute Couture Satin Evening Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In very good vintage condition. After the death of Christian Dior in 1957, the house appointed Yves Saint Laurent in 1958, as he had been the first ever and only Head Assistant to Di...

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1950s French Opera Coats

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958
A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958-1960 United States Elegant dress suit in anthracite grey silk fabric under the American license of the House of Christian Dior, probably dating from the Yves Mathieu Sai...

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1950s French Babydoll Day Dresses

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958
A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

A Christian Dior New-York Grey Silk Dress and Jacket Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958-1960 France - United States Elegant dress suit in anthracite grey silk fabric under the American license of the House of Christian Dior, probably dating from the Yves Math...

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1950s French Babydoll Day Dresses

1958 Autumn Winter Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Couture Evening Dress & Jacket
1958 Autumn Winter Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Couture Evening Dress & Jacket

1958 Autumn Winter Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Couture Evening Dress & Jacket

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New Hope, PA

In September 1958 Harper's Bazaar wrote" The revealing of the bosom was Paris's most exciting new gesture particularly at Dior, where the raised waistline and shallow bodice emphasiz...

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Christian Dior S/S 1976 Haute Couture Marc Bohan Tan Wool Pinstriped Jacket
Christian Dior S/S 1976 Haute Couture Marc Bohan Tan Wool Pinstriped Jacket

Christian Dior S/S 1976 Haute Couture Marc Bohan Tan Wool Pinstriped Jacket

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Munich, DE

The fabric content is marked: “98% Laine (Wool), 2% Polyamide; Doublé (Lining): Soie (Silk).“ PLEASE NOTE: The jacket is in person even better and a piece of high-fashion history. C...

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1970s French Jackets

Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress numbered 1014003 C. 1958/1960
Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress numbered 1014003 C. 1958/1960

Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress numbered 1014003 C. 1958/1960

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958/1960 France Beautiful anthracite gray silk faille cocktail dress from the period of Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent at the head of Maison Dior between 1958 and 1960.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

A Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent Evening Bolero for Daimaru -Japon Circa 1958
A Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent Evening Bolero for Daimaru -Japon Circa 1958

A Christian Dior/Yves Saint Laurent Evening Bolero for Daimaru -Japon Circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Cut from the "Revolution" of the "Trapèze" Line when Yves Saint Laurent takes over as head of Christian Dior Haute Couture in 1958. Cut made in Japanese black wild silk with a partic...

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1950s French Bolero Jackets

Christian Dior By Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Circa 1958 Cocktail Dress
Christian Dior By Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Circa 1958 Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior By Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Circa 1958 Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958/1960 France Haute Couture Attributed to Christian Dior by Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent cocktail dress and dating from the period 1958/1960.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Grey Persian Lamb Fur Collar Wool Box Jacket, circa 1960s
Christian Dior Grey Persian Lamb Fur Collar Wool Box Jacket, circa 1960s

Christian Dior Grey Persian Lamb Fur Collar Wool Box Jacket, circa 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Munich, DE

A bit of a rarity to find! Christian Dior (1905-1958) was a French couturier and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century.

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1960s French Jackets

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Lightweight Wool Plaid Dress
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Lightweight Wool Plaid Dress

1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Lightweight Wool Plaid Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Yves Saint Laurent was only 21 years old when he became Creative Director at Christian Dior in 1958. Through an unfortunate turn of events, Saint-Laurent was only there for 2 years.

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1970s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior 1958 Dress
Christian Dior 1958 Dress

Christian Dior 1958 Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite and very rare Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent dress from 1958 .

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

c.1958 Christian Dior Silk Dress
c.1958 Christian Dior Silk Dress

c.1958 Christian Dior Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Dallas, TX

Adorable c.1958 silk and wool blend dress in a brick red. The dress has a scoop neckline with a bib front panel down the front with two large red button decoration on the chest. Sing...

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1950s French Day Dresses

1958 Christian Dior London Cream Strapless Gown by Marc Bohan
1958 Christian Dior London Cream Strapless Gown by Marc Bohan

1958 Christian Dior London Cream Strapless Gown by Marc Bohan

By Christian Dior

Located in North Hollywood, CA

While Yves Saint Laurent was the head designer for Christian Dior Paris, Marc Bohan designed for the Christian Dior-London line from 1958 to 1960.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Christian Dior cocoon coat and dress ensemble. circa 1958
Rare Christian Dior cocoon coat and dress ensemble. circa 1958

Rare Christian Dior cocoon coat and dress ensemble. circa 1958

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This complexity tailored Christian Dior ensemble is constructed with a lustrous turquoise raw silk dupion material. The coat features a round silhouette tailoring, round turndown co...

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1950s British Cocoon Coats

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Couture Documented Blue Coat
Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Couture Documented Blue Coat

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Couture Documented Blue Coat

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

We are pleased to offer this important and incredibly rare Christian Dior documented coat from the "Trapeze" collection of 1958.

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1950s French Coats

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent For Christian Dior Golden Silk Strapless Dress
Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent For Christian Dior Golden Silk Strapless Dress

Vintage 1958 Yves Saint Laurent For Christian Dior Golden Silk Strapless Dress

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

We are pleased to offer this important and incredibly rare golden dupioni silk party dress from Yves Saint Laurent was head designer for Christian Dior's fall-winter 1958 collection....

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress
1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress

1958 Christian Dior New York Red-Roses Floral Garden Silk Back-Bow Party Dress

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking 1958 Christian Dior dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent in France, for the American market.

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior 1950s Wool Coat with Massive Caped Collar
Christian Dior 1950s Wool Coat with Massive Caped Collar

Christian Dior 1950s Wool Coat with Massive Caped Collar

By Christian Dior

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Spectacular ca. 1958 Christian Dior New York wool coat. Charcoal grey double breasted wool with the most massive striped cape-like shawl collar.

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1950s Coats and Outerwear

Dior haute couture black Bal Masqué dress, Spring/Summer 1958
Dior haute couture black Bal Masqué dress, Spring/Summer 1958

Dior haute couture black Bal Masqué dress, Spring/Summer 1958

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Constructed in black silk and ivory tulle Featuring black glass bugle bead and silk satin bow embellishment Hook and eye fastenings to the side Excellent condition with the origin...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

c1958 Christian Dior NY Floral Print Silk Dress & Jacket
c1958 Christian Dior NY Floral Print Silk Dress & Jacket

c1958 Christian Dior NY Floral Print Silk Dress & Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This wonderful little silk coat and dress set bears the Christian Dior New York label, making it a beautiful and early example of Christian Dior's work.

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1958 YSL for Christian Dior Demi-Couture Blue Floral Silk Full Dress
Vintage 1958 YSL for Christian Dior Demi-Couture Blue Floral Silk Full Dress

Vintage 1958 YSL for Christian Dior Demi-Couture Blue Floral Silk Full Dress

By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking 1958 Christian Dior numbered dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent in France, for the London market.

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior 1950's Numbered Haute Couture Jet Beaded Top
Christian Dior 1950's Numbered Haute Couture Jet Beaded Top

Christian Dior 1950's Numbered Haute Couture Jet Beaded Top

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Magnificent black velvet top with superb jet beading from Christian Dior-London circa 1958. Amazing beadwork, the label reads Christian Dior -London, Modele Original and is numbered.

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1950s British Bodices

Christian Dior Couture 1950's Silk Pumps par Roger Vivier
Christian Dior Couture 1950's Silk Pumps par Roger Vivier

Christian Dior Couture 1950's Silk Pumps par Roger Vivier

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Ivory Silk pumps with rosette on pumps from Christian Dior by Roger VIvier circa 1958. Made to measure for Eleanor.

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1950s French Shoes

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Christian Dior 1958 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary christian dior 1958 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Beige, Red and more in stock now. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior Haute Couture — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Christian Dior 1958?

The price for a christian dior 1958 starts at $311 and tops out at $19,500, and on average, selling for $2,171.

Christian Dior for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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