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Christian Dior Haute Couture 1950

CHRISTIAN DIOR, Haute Couture, hand-sewn oxford blue, ensemble, circa 1950s
CHRISTIAN DIOR, Haute Couture, hand-sewn oxford blue, ensemble, circa 1950s

CHRISTIAN DIOR, Haute Couture, hand-sewn oxford blue, ensemble, circa 1950s

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Kingston, NY

Christian Dior, Haute Couture, hand-sewn oxford blue, ensemble, circa 1950s with provenance. Refined, linear silhouettes, unbroken lines with an architectural flair. Straight and unf...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

CHRISTIAN DIOR, Haute Couture, hand-sewn dress and houndstooth blazer, c. 1950s
CHRISTIAN DIOR, Haute Couture, hand-sewn dress and houndstooth blazer, c. 1950s

CHRISTIAN DIOR, Haute Couture, hand-sewn dress and houndstooth blazer, c. 1950s

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Kingston, NY

Made in New York. CHRISTIAN DIOR, Haute Couture, hand-sewn dress and houndstooth blazer, c. 1950s. Important Collection, provenance upon request. Custom made by Christian Dior's samp...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress
1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture black wool dress in pristine condition. Made by Christian London, sold at Holt Renfrew Toronto. Demi couture construction including waist co...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950 Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Satin Cocktail Dress
1950 Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Satin Cocktail Dress

1950 Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Satin Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950 Christian Dior London Demi Couture black satin cocktail dress with sash style waist tie. High oval neckline and softly balloon 7/8 length sleeve. Fitted waistline complimented b...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture Cocktail Dress
1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture Cocktail Dress

1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture cocktail dress. Made in London, sold at Holt Renfrew Toronto. The dress gives the appearance of a separate top and skirt however it is...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture Milieu de Siecle Dinner Dress Fall/Winter 1949-1950
Christian Dior Haute Couture Milieu de Siecle Dinner Dress Fall/Winter 1949-1950

Christian Dior Haute Couture Milieu de Siecle Dinner Dress Fall/Winter 1949-1950

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dior was known for his feminine silhouettes however, he did adapt menswear fashion styles to his designs. Shown is this example of an evening wear ensemble fashioned in wool and enh...

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1950s Evening Dresses

Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown

Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior London 60's Demi Couture Black & White Houndstooth Wool Ensemble
Christian Dior London 60's Demi Couture Black & White Houndstooth Wool Ensemble

Christian Dior London 60's Demi Couture Black & White Houndstooth Wool Ensemble

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christian Dior London 1960's black and white houndstooth wool dress and jacket ensemble. The era of Miss Dior was launched in the late 1950's and the iconic black and white houndstoo...

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1960s British Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress

1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This dress is an extraordinary Parisian made example from the early days of the house of Christian Dior and we have been fortunate to handle this same dress twice in the last 20 year...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior London 1954 'Mexico' Gold Embellished Black Faille H-Line Dress
Christian Dior London 1954 'Mexico' Gold Embellished Black Faille H-Line Dress

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....

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1950s English Cocktail Dresses

Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957
Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957

Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring-Summer 1957 Collection. Paris, France Ball gown in organza by Christian Dior Haute Couture, entitled ‘Ligne Libre’ from the Spring-Summer 1957 collection. Long dress in gazar,...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950
Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950

Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1950 France Nice cocktail or dinner dress in black Calais lace, known as Chantilly lace, dating from the late 1940s and inspired by Christian Dior's New-look period in France.

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheath w/3 Wrap Belts & Bustle Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheath w/3 Wrap Belts & Bustle Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheath w/3 Wrap Belts & Bustle Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior by John Galliano tailored black wool dress inspired by 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture fashion.

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Early 2000s Sheath Dresses

1950s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Aubergine Boucle Wool Skirt Suit
1950s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Aubergine Boucle Wool Skirt Suit

1950s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Aubergine Boucle Wool Skirt Suit

By Pierre Cardin

Located in London, GB

This Pierre Cardin haute couture wool skirt suit is a very early design from the couturier - circa 1953-1958 and is made by hand from richly textured bouclé wool in a deep yet subtle...

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1950s French Skirt Suits

1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress
1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress

1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

This very fine 1950s evening dress is by the British couturier Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture. This dress features his late ‘50s to early ‘60s ...

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1950s British Evening Dresses

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

By Antonio del Castillo, Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antonio Castillo together with Pierre Balmain, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and Christian Dior, were the new generation of Paris designers after WW2, in 1950 Castillo was invited by Lanvin'...

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

HUBERT DE GIVENCHY c.1952 Haute Couture Number "H97" Herringbone Wool Jacket
HUBERT DE GIVENCHY c.1952 Haute Couture Number "H97" Herringbone Wool Jacket

HUBERT DE GIVENCHY c.1952 Haute Couture Number "H97" Herringbone Wool Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Hubert de Givenchy c.1952, very early work, black and cream herringbone structured silhouette wool jacket. Hand written couture number "H97". Curved neckline. Exaggerated sho...

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1950s French Jackets

A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950
A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950

A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1947-1950 France Unlabelled Bar Haute Couture skirt suit in black and white mottled marbled printed silk faille dating from the New-Look years of Christian Dior.

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1940s French Skirt Suits

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

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress
1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress

1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

This 1950s cocktail dress is by the British designer Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture. The dress features his late ‘50s to early ‘60s pistachio g...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1951 France A tailor-effect dress in lilac pink silk ottoman after the famous couturier Jacques Griffe, dating from the early 1950s. A clever cut inspired by Christian Dior's B...

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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57
Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57

Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57

By Paul Daunay

Located in London, GB

Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay couture fall daytime ensemble, a true gem hailing from the era of circa 1952-57. This ensemble is a stunning showcase of ar...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Couture Pierre Cardin Paris Iconic Bubble Motif Leather Silk TwoTone Gloves 1960
Couture Pierre Cardin Paris Iconic Bubble Motif Leather Silk TwoTone Gloves 1960

Couture Pierre Cardin Paris Iconic Bubble Motif Leather Silk TwoTone Gloves 1960

By Pierre Cardin Paris

Located in Chicago, IL

In 1950 he founded his own Parisian fashion house, whereafter in 1953 he debuted his first haute-couture collection and in 1954 his first boutique.

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1960s French Gloves

Pink-Lavender New Look Strapless Tiered Lace Ballerina Party Dress – S-M, 1950s
Pink-Lavender New Look Strapless Tiered Lace Ballerina Party Dress – S-M, 1950s

Pink-Lavender New Look Strapless Tiered Lace Ballerina Party Dress – S-M, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A candy colored confection smack dab between pink and lavender, this little trifle is similar to a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown that debuted at the 2011 Resort/Cruise show in Sh...

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

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Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1959 Black Silk Faille Coat Dress
Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1959 Black Silk Faille Coat Dress

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1959 Black Silk Faille Coat Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Yves Saint Laurent era Christian Dior haute couture dress from the spring/summer of 1959. Black silk faille coat dress with belt. Gathered skirt with oversized patch pockets...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Dior haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1959
Dior haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1959

Dior haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1959

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

The perfect way of introducing vintage haute couture into a modern wardrobe, this stunning cocktail dress is incredibly contemporary. Designed while Yves Saint Laurent was head desig...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A highly coveted and truly breathtaking Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality chartreuse silk feathered glamour gown dating back to spring/summer 1968.

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1960s French Wedding Dresses

1959 Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
1959 Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim

1959 Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

Lovely 1959 Yves Saint-Laurent for Christian Dior black cocktail dress with velvet trim. It was part of Yves Saint-Laurent's second and final collection for Christian Dior and ha...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

A pale yellow late 1950s numbered Christian Dior Haute Couture silk cocktail or day dress, originally made for Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. A wonderful way to introduce vintage co...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin silk Mink fur trimmed Haute couture Coat 1950's
Jeanne Lanvin silk Mink fur trimmed Haute couture Coat 1950's

Jeanne Lanvin silk Mink fur trimmed Haute couture Coat 1950's

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular late 1950's silk turquoise blue brocade coat by Jeanne Lanvin house. Designed by than very talented Antonio Castillo. Castillo, together with Pierre Balmain, Cristóbal...

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1950s French Opera Coats

1958 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown
1958 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown

1958 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown

By Jean Dessès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely breathtaking, well-documented Jean Dessès attributed archival pale pink ruched silk-chiffon goddess gown dating back to his 1958 spring/summer collection. This incredib...

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat
Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat

Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Pierre Balmain Paris black velvet swing coat dating back to his documented 1951 Fall/Winter collection. Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian ...

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1950s French Coats

Christian Dior Haute Couture tweed jacket, circa 1950
Christian Dior Haute Couture tweed jacket, circa 1950

Christian Dior Haute Couture tweed jacket, circa 1950

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Fine and rare Haute Couture Christian Dior jacket constructed in grey tweed, 100% wool with black silk lining, silk velvet buttons and flap pockets, hidden snap button closures and p...

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1950s French Jackets

A Cocktail Dress By Christian Dior Couture - Ligne Profilée - Autumn Winter 1952
A Cocktail Dress By Christian Dior Couture - Ligne Profilée - Autumn Winter 1952

A Cocktail Dress By Christian Dior Couture - Ligne Profilée - Autumn Winter 1952

By Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Autumn Winter 1952 Paris Dress with large halter neckline in black silk ottoman, called Sonnet from the Profilée line - Christian Dior Haure Couture. Whalebone bustier with back zip,...

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1950s French Babydoll 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

Uber beautiful and collectable satin evening coat from the Christian Dior 1959 Haute Couture collection, the second collection by Yves Saint Laurent at Dior. Champagne beige silk wit...

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1950s French Opera Coats

1959/1960 CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture black silk bubble dress
1959/1960 CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture black silk bubble dress

1959/1960 CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture black silk bubble dress

By Christian Dior

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Incredibly rare, black couture dress with wrap top and bubble skirt trimmed in knit from Christian Dior dating to c. 1959/60. Dating the dress to 1959/60 means the dress was most lik...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1959 Spring Collection Christian Dior Pink Wool Haute Couture Coat
1959 Spring Collection Christian Dior Pink Wool Haute Couture Coat

1959 Spring Collection Christian Dior Pink Wool Haute Couture Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful numbered 1959 Spring collection coral pink wool coat from the house of Christian Dior designed after his passing by Yves Saint Laurent. The coat has a wide notched lapel wi...

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1950s French Coats

1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress
1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

1950's Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in New Hope, PA

An absolutely luscious watered silk with a wonderful hand is done in black and white and many shades of grey. The construction of this Dior dress is just amazing. The bodice has a le...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450
*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450

*SALE* 50's CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture brocade dress WAS $950 NOW $450

By Christian Dior

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare forest green silk brocade haute couture dress from Christian Dior dating to the 1950's.

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Museum, Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lilly of the Valley' S/S 1954 Dress Suit
Museum, Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lilly of the Valley' S/S 1954 Dress Suit

Museum, Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lilly of the Valley' S/S 1954 Dress Suit

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' silk dress suit from the Spring/Summer 1954 collection. The two piece suit consists of a short sleeved jacket a full ...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label ar...

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1950s French Opera Coats

Christian Dior Demi-Couture Colorful Chevron Tailored Belted Dress, 1950s
Christian Dior Demi-Couture Colorful Chevron Tailored Belted Dress, 1950s

Christian Dior Demi-Couture Colorful Chevron Tailored Belted Dress, 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Dior has always been a highly coveted designer. Along with several of his contemporaries, Dior represented style and fashion. Pieces with this label were made for the American market...

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1950s 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 Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior Haute Couture

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

1959 CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture coat designed by Saint Laurent
1959 CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture coat designed by Saint Laurent

1959 CHRISTIAN DIOR haute couture coat designed by Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black numbered haute couture wool coat designed by Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior dating to 1959. Very rare coat as Yves Saint Laurent was the head designer at Dior for on...

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1950s French Coats and Outerwear

1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai
1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai

1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai

Located in New York, NY

Some small areas of missing beads. Both the dress and the jacket are fully lined in soft silk. Exceptional hand finishing and stitching throughout. 1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Ha...

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1950s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Late 1950's Roger Vivier for Christian Dior Black Suede Pumps
Late 1950's Roger Vivier for Christian Dior Black Suede Pumps

Late 1950's Roger Vivier for Christian Dior Black Suede Pumps

By Roger Vivier for Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1950's Christian Dior pumps, crafted in collaboration by legendary shoe designer Roger Vivier.

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1950s British Shoes

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

Late 1950's Roger Vivier for Christian Dior Beige Leather Pumps
Late 1950's Roger Vivier for Christian Dior Beige Leather Pumps

Late 1950's Roger Vivier for Christian Dior Beige Leather Pumps

By Roger Vivier for Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Timeless elegance meets mid-century allure in these exquisite late 1950's Christian Dior pumps, crafted in collaboration by legendary shoe designer Roger Vivier.

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1950s British Shoes

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

Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950
Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950

Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1950 France Magnificent cocktail or dinner dress in black Calais lace, known as Chantilly lace, dating from the late 1940s and inspired by Christian Dior's New-look period in...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

A Maggy Rouff French Couture Dinner Dress Circa 1950
A Maggy Rouff French Couture Dinner Dress Circa 1950

A Maggy Rouff French Couture Dinner Dress Circa 1950

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Size: Equivalent French Size 36

A Maggy Rouff French Couture Dinner Dress Circa 1950

By Maggy Rouff

Located in Toulon, FR

Since nicknamed "the Architect of Haute Couture" by the press, she excels in cutting and asymmetry.

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1950s French Day Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

By Pierre Balmain Couture, Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 87681, model Versaille. Sheath dress with large...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950
A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950

A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1947-1950 France Unlabelled Bar Haute Couture skirt suit in black and white mottled marbled printed silk faille dating from the New-Look years of Christian Dior.

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1940s French Skirt Suits

Paul Daunay Couture green floral silk cocktail dress, circa 1952-57
Paul Daunay Couture green floral silk cocktail dress, circa 1952-57

Paul Daunay Couture green floral silk cocktail dress, circa 1952-57

By Paul Daunay

Located in London, GB

Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay cocktail dress, a true treasure dating back to circa 1952-57. Crafted with finesse, this dress boasts a fine silk fabric ad...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1951 France A tailor-effect dress in lilac pink silk ottoman after the famous couturier Jacques Griffe, dating from the early 1950s. A clever cut inspired by Christian Dior's B...

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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

A Marcel Rochas French Couture Woollen Skirt and Jacket Bar Set Circa 1948
A Marcel Rochas French Couture Woollen Skirt and Jacket Bar Set Circa 1948

A Marcel Rochas French Couture Woollen Skirt and Jacket Bar Set Circa 1948

By Marcel Rochas

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1947/1950 France Iconical skirt and jacket bar set in striped wool ottoman by Marcel Rochas, famous Parisian Haute Couture Designer House dating from 1947-1950.

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1940s French Skirt Suits

An Elsa Schiaparelli Bar Jacket in Cream Silk Numbered 89254 Circa 1947-1950
An Elsa Schiaparelli Bar Jacket in Cream Silk Numbered 89254 Circa 1947-1950

An Elsa Schiaparelli Bar Jacket in Cream Silk Numbered 89254 Circa 1947-1950

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1947-1950 France Haute Couture Bar set jacket in ivory silk Ottoman by Elsa Schiapparelli dating from the late 1950s.

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1940s French Tuxedo Jackets

1950's Dior Numbered Haute Couture Wool Swing Jacket
1950's Dior Numbered Haute Couture Wool Swing Jacket

1950's Dior Numbered Haute Couture Wool Swing Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in New Hope, PA

This fabulous Dior Couture jacket is so iconic of the post war 1950's look, and yet it is stylish and wearable today. It has very clean lines and no closure at the front. The shawl ...

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1950s French Jackets

Rare 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture ' New Look ' Vintage Black Silk Dress
Rare 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture ' New Look ' Vintage Black Silk Dress

Rare 1950s Christian Dior Haute Couture ' New Look ' Vintage Black Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 50s CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture numbered "New Look" black silk shantung dress! Features a well tailored fitted bodice, with an incredible full skirt. Full metal zippe...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1956 royal red silk velvet opera coat
Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1956 royal red silk velvet opera coat

Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1956 royal red silk velvet opera coat

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1956 royal red silk velvet opera coat with three stoned button closures, Peter Pan collar, three-quarter length sleeves, and two hidden sid...

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1950s French Opera Coats

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress
Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress

Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

An unusual combination of linen with steel grey bugle beaded polka dots is very eye catching. The dress has a V neckline with a collar, dolman sleeves with cuffs and wide band at the...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960

By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label ar...

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1950s French Opera Coats

Haute Couture 1959 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Vintage Coat Dress
Haute Couture 1959 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Vintage Coat Dress

Haute Couture 1959 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Vintage Coat Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

Located in Sparks, NV

Documented 1959 spring/ summer haute couture coat dress by Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior. In 1959, Dior made it past the iron curtain and managed to do a fashion show in Mosc...

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1950s French Swing Coats

Christian Dior Couture black silk faille dress Named Sourire - AW 1956-1957
Christian Dior Couture black silk faille dress Named Sourire - AW 1956-1957

Christian Dior Couture black silk faille dress Named Sourire - AW 1956-1957

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Autumn Winter 1956-1957 Paris Rare numbered Patron Original for a dinner dress in black silk faille, model called Sourire from the ligne Aimant - Christian Dior Haute Couture from t...

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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

Circa 1958 France for Japan Large evening bolero from the "Trapèze" line for Daimaru, license of the designer house Dior for Japan and dating from the late 1950s. Cut from the "Revo...

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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 Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior

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. Cream silk reps with boat neckl...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

An Evening Maggy Rouff French Haute Couture Red Silk Coat Circa 1955
An Evening Maggy Rouff French Haute Couture Red Silk Coat Circa 1955

An Evening Maggy Rouff French Haute Couture Red Silk Coat Circa 1955

By Maggy Rouff

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Majestic Cherry red silk twill evening coat by Maggy Rouff Haute Couture dating from the 1950s. Work of sun pleats mounted in godets from the shoulders and wideni...

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1950s French Coats

French Couture Cocktail Dress Jacques Heim 1950s
French Couture Cocktail Dress Jacques Heim 1950s

French Couture Cocktail Dress Jacques Heim 1950s

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1950/1955 France Beautiful Couture labelled cocktail dress "Jacques Heim Actualité" and dating from the beginning of the fifties.

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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s Couture Black Silk Metallic Strapless 50s Wiggle Dress w/ Train
Gorgeous 1950s Couture Black Silk Metallic Strapless 50s Wiggle Dress w/ Train

Gorgeous 1950s Couture Black Silk Metallic Strapless 50s Wiggle Dress w/ Train

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1950s vintage couture black silk metallic strapless wiggle dress, with taffeta train! Bombshell sexy 50s starlet silhouette! Features a taffeta boned shelf bodice with lace...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1955 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Charcoal-Gray Wool Sheath Dress
1955 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Charcoal-Gray Wool Sheath Dress

1955 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Charcoal-Gray Wool Sheath Dress

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior Haute Couture "Y" Line Claro sheath dress dating back to his Fall-Winter 1955 collection.

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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Christian Dior “Caracas” Haute Couture Dress SS1957
Christian Dior “Caracas” Haute Couture Dress SS1957

Christian Dior “Caracas” Haute Couture Dress SS1957

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior "Caracas" Dress Haute Couture Spring / Summer 1957 Made in France Dress was documented on Sophia Loren in 1958 Museum quality collectors piece Black silk faille Off...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior 1954 Haute Couture embelished evening dress
Christian Dior 1954 Haute Couture embelished evening dress

Christian Dior 1954 Haute Couture embelished evening dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Christian Dior 1954 Haute Couture embelished evening dress. This is an exquisite dress; skirt and top, there are two pieces. The "lace is horsehair , woven in to lace. The silk is ...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture 3 Piece Skirt Suit
Christian Dior Haute Couture 3 Piece Skirt Suit

Christian Dior Haute Couture 3 Piece Skirt Suit

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

VINTAGE GRACE NY Christian Dior Haute Couture 3 Piece Gold Skirt Suit. This emsemble is an original piece dating back to the 1950s. The impeccable detail speaks for itself - the shi...

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1950s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Christian Dior Haute Couture Sevres ivory beaded gown, 1951
Christian Dior Haute Couture Sevres ivory beaded gown, 1951

Christian Dior Haute Couture Sevres ivory beaded gown, 1951

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior designed under his own name for only a decade, but his influence is everlasting. Here is a very rare opportunity to own a breathtaking Haute Couture "Sevres" ivory gow...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1951 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Iconic Asymmetric Silk Dress
1951 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Iconic Asymmetric Silk Dress

1951 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Iconic Asymmetric Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of haute couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...

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1950s French Cocktail 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 . This dress is made out of a luxurious thick black silk and has a Christian Dior label that reads “ Patr...

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Spring 1953 Haute Couture Pearl embelished dress
Christian Dior Spring 1953 Haute Couture Pearl embelished dress

Christian Dior Spring 1953 Haute Couture Pearl embelished dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Exquisite floral patterned pink silk dress from Christian Dior Spring 1953 Haute Couture collection.
This is a rare and historic piece.
The details ae so beautiful, and...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior  A' 1954 Haute Couture Pleated Purple Top
Christian Dior  A' 1954 Haute Couture Pleated Purple Top

Christian Dior A' 1954 Haute Couture Pleated Purple Top

By Christian Dior

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Exquisite pleated purple boned bodice from the epochal 1954 "H Line" collection of Christian Dior. Very finely pleated purple silk, it has two sets of hooks and eyes up the back. A...

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1950s French Blouses

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By Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

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1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim

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By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

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Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

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1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat

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Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

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