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 signed vintage gold plated designer clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️...
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Vintage Dior Lapis Flower Brooch from 1967. A true treasure from the flower power era, this rare Dior brooch...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Clear Resin Pink Hearts & Logo Cuff Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR clear resin cuff bracelet featuring pink hearts with D I O R logo. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : inner measurements approx. 6.4 cm x 4.5 cm (2.52 inches x 1.77...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Padlock Key Gold Crystals Logo CD Retro Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo CD Crystals Padlock Key Retro Modernist Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Huge Massive Openwork Crest Logo Insignia Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss or scratche...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold plated massive designer clip on earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ ...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Ruby Citrine Topaz Openwork Flower Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Oval Ruby Red Citrine Topaz Yellow Orange Amber Openwork Flower Crystals Row Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. 1...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior by Bulova 14K Gold Plated Watch, Green Dial, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
14K gold plated Dior by Bulova wrist wind up watch, fully working, green and white face, original black leather strap Condition: Early 1970s, gold metal...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Massive Huge Oval Pearl White Flower Chunky Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Massive Huge Large Oval White Pearl Flower Interlocked Rope Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe some light scratches or col...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Herringbone Mesh Woven Snake Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Herringbone Mesh Woven Snake Omega Rope Modenist Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeab...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Crystals Flower Clover Gold Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex White Round Pearl Crystals Flower Clover Blossom Elegant Modernist Pin Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable....
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Bee Logo Hoops 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Dior Bee Hoop Earrings from Galliano's 2000s collection. A large hoop style adorned to perfection with the iconic moniker of the House and a crystal embellished bee...
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Adjustable Omega Ribbed Snake Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Omega Ribbed Adjustable Snake Collar Choker Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour l...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Crystals Black Interlocked Half Twist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Crystals Half Black Enamel Interlocked Twist Swirl Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe li...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage White Pearls Crystals Flower Double Leaf Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Flower Double Leaf White Round Pearls Crystals Openwork Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very beautiful. Vintage...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1966 Vintage Unisex Green Cabochon Oval Rectangle Elegant Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1966 Vintage Unisex 4 Four Dark Green Emerald Oval Rectangle Cabochon Elegant Monderist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely ...
Gold Plate
Dior Golden Maxi Shell Gold Plated and Lucite Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Dior Golden and Orange Shell Brooch - In good condition, shows almost no signs of use - Dior brooch - Shell shape, can be worn also as a pendant with a chain - One part is golden and...
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Swirl Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Dior Crystal Swirl Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with crystal chatons in a graduating swirl. In very good vintage condition. Signed. Approx. 2.7cms. A glamou...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR signed gold plated enamel crystals designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Rectangle Monogram Logo Trotter Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Monogram Logo Trotter Rectangle Plaque Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not any colour loss. 100% Genuine. Rare to fi...
Gold Plate
$633Sale Price / set|25% Off
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Black Enamel front Logo Neck Tie Christia...
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Flawed Emerald Glass Cabochon Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Dior Emerald Cabochon Earrings. Sublime, juicy and rich flawed emerald cabochon stones set in a simple gallery setting of lustrous gold. The perfect pair of couture...
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Crystals Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Blue Navy Red Green Oval Whole Shining Crystals Hoop Domed C Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, very new. ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold‑Tone Woven Trellis Design Earrings with Glass Beads
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring a gold‑tone woven trellis design and cascading red and fuschia glass beads in varying sizes. Embossed CHR. DIOR Germany. ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage bow gold crystal designer runway brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold tone with crystals • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Ruby Red Charm Crystals Halo Silver US 7 Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Rectangle Ruby Red Crystals Elegant Charm Halo Ring, US 7, Silver Tone Good condition. Some scratches and colour loss. Dark of faux crystals.100% Genuin...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Cabochon Marble Rectangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Marble Stone Rectangle Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss, ...
$576Sale Price|20% Off
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage crystal paved logo statement ring US7
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage crystal paved logo statement ring US7 Reference: TGAS/E00864 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Metal, Resin Color: Silver, Clear...
Christian Dior 1969 Vintage Pearl Crystal Woven Mesh Cross Flower Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1969 Vintage Woven Mesh Cross White Pearl Cluster Crystals Flower Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely no...
Gold Plate
$216Sale Price|70% Off
Dior Rhinestone Antique CD Pearl Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Exude timeless elegance with this exquisite Dior Rhinestone Antique CD Pearl Choker Necklace. A true statement piece, this vintage-inspired choker features a stunning CD logo centerp...
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Camellia Crystals Layer Rose Flower Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Camellia Crystals Layer Rose Flower Elegant Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss or stone los...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Charm Brooch, Galliano
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Charm Brooch from the 1990's by Galliano. Gold toned safety pin design with 3 dangling House charms of Dior perfume, Dior Bee and a Dior Bag. 1990's France. 2.5" x 3" ...
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Dior Statement Tasselled Art Glass Leaf Earrings 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An outstanding pair of vintage Dior Leaf Earrings crafted during the 1970s. Featuring leaf motif tops claw set with white chaton crystals giving way to perfe...
Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Pearl Rhinestones Chain Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1973 CHRISTIAN DIOR Pearl Rhinestones Chain Long Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR. - Long twisted chain necklace with rhinestones and pearl embellishments....
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Silver Tone Insigna Monogram Logo Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone brooch featuring C DIOR monogram logo embellished with clear crystals. Embossed CHR. DIOR © Germany. Indicative measurements : max. width approx....
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Foil Cabochon Octagon Crystals Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Foil Cabochon Octagon Square Sparkling Crystals Ribbed Omega Adjustable Collar Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condit...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlocked Textured Crystals Twist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Crystals Interlocked Twist Swirl Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scrat...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Oval Lapis Blue Foil Cabochon Heart Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Oval Lapis Foil Gold Cabochon Stone Heart Love Openwork Pendant Chunky Statement Elegant Modenrist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition....
Gold Plate
Dior Diorella 45ct Rubellite Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
A testament to bold artistry and luxurious design. This exquisite Dior Diorella cocktail ring captivates with its vibrant and innovative style. The 18k yellow gold band provides a w...
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Flower Vivid 3D Rose Blossom Flourish Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Rose Blossom Flourish Flower Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 1...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Manschette All Logo CD Circle Cuff Chunky Bracelet Bangle
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Massive Iconic Classic Extra Wide Circle All Logo CD Glow Large Jumbo Chunky Statement Modernist Manschette Cuff Bangle Bracelet, Gold Plated Ver...
Gold Plate
Vintage Statement Crystal Chain Link Collar 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Crystal Link Necklace crafted with the utmost craftmanship during the 1980s. The attention to detail and quality of this collar is wonderful. A timeless and special he...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow White Pearl Teardrop Water Drop Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Constructed from p...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Red Leather & Badges Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage red leather choker necklace featuring three badges : DIOR, CHRIS, C. DIOR. Adjustable length. Embossed C D on the buckle. Indicative measur...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Black Nylon Strap Logo Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage black nylon strap bracelet embellished with silver tone eyelets, cut-out DIOR logo at the center, silver tone hardware. Adjustable lobster cl...
Couture Signed Dior Designer First AB Crystals Western Germany Earrings S/S 1956
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguishing these couture Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1956 "Western Germany"-stamped silver earrings featuring the first Swarovski gold-foi...
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
Christian Dior Bracelet Bangle Turquoise Acrylic and Silver Dior Logos
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Christian Dior bangle bracelet features a stunning turquoise hue and three striking silver "Dior" logos. It is crafted using top-quality materials such as resin, acryl...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Foil Stone Cabochon Octagon Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Textured Navy Blue Lapis Cabochon Rectangle Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large 3D Textured Vivid Floral Rose Blossom Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Iconic Large 3D Textured Vivid Floral Rose Blossom Flourish Flower Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very rare to find. Light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Montre Malice Circa 2005 Malice CD Full Steel Quartz wrist Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Malice watch (circa 2005), steel case, quartz movement, mother-of-pearl dial, stick indexes, steel CD bracelet. Diameter 1.95 cm excluding c...
Steel
Vintage Christian Dior Emerald Necklace and Earring Set 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Dior Emerald Necklace and Earring Set. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with adorable emerald crystals surrounded by clea...
Dior necklace by Christian Dior circa 1950 (attributed to)
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A Collection circa 1950 under the artistic direction of Christian Dior. Dark-silvery metal dickey necklace with costume pearls, blue and crystal rhinestones. Not signed jewel...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Iconic Gold CD Logo Monogram Woven Mesh Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Iconic Classic Logo CD Monogram Charm Pendant Mesh Woven Elegant Modernist Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss,...
Silver Plate
Vintage Christian DIOR Amethyst & Ruby Crystal Sputnik Style Brooch 1963
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Introducing a breathtaking vintage Dior amethyst Sputnik brooch from 1963 - an extraordinary piece of modernist design and Dior heritage. Inspired by the space age, this rare brooch features a central amethyst glass cabochon, accented by six elongated glass cabochons, alternating amethyst and ruby glass, each hand-set with impeccable precision. The interplay of jewel-toned colours evokes a sense of Dior's refined opulence, while the machine-age design speaks to the innovation of Dior’s jewellery in the 1960s. A rare, date-stamped collector’s piece and a true style hero, exclusively curated by Jennifer Gibson Jewellery for lovers of iconic vintage fashion. With pieces from her personal archive showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum's acclaimed Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition, Jennifer Gibson is recognised as a leading expert in vintage Dior jewellery...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Oval Crystals Amethyst Heart Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Crystals Amethyst Purple Cabochon Heart Openwork Pendant Choker Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR signed vintage gold plated sapphire glass designer clip earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with glass cabochons • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Dior LA D DE DIOR CD040150M005 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
19‑mm case. Comes with warranty card, invoice and original box. Original retail price RMB 291,000. Gold weight 66.84 g in impeccable condition. Set with 0.47‑carat premium‑quality b...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Knot Bow Dangle Drop Heart Love Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Knot Bow Ribbon Dangle Drop Heart Love Openwork Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. M...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Iconic Jewelled Ladybug Clip-On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR iconic gold tone ladybug clip-on earrings embellished with orange enamel and clear crystals. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique. Indicative measurements : max. height ap...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1973 Tassel Crystals Braid Chain Rope Gold Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1973 Vintage Unisex Tassel Crystals Braid Twist Chain Rope Long Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Good condition. Light scratches and colour loss, some stones are ...
Gold Plate