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 Silver Tone Figural Charm Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone chain necklace embellished with figural charms. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed DIOR on the padlock charms. Indicative measurements : length app...
Christian Dior Rose De Vents Mother Of Pearl Diamond Long Yellow Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Dior Rose De Vents Long Necklace by Christian Dior. With 9x Mother of Pearl Stones - 11.5mm 9x Round Brilli...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Crystals Flower Mesh Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Crystals Flower Mesh Woven Omega Chunky Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any scratches or colour loss, only small...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval Amethyst Crystal Heart Love Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Amethyst Purple Crystals Heart Love Openwork Pendant Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely n...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1960s White Pearls Crystals Triangle 4 Strands Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1960s Four 4 Strands Layers White Round Pearls Triangle Crystals Pendant Statement Long Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour l...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Cross Water Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured White Pearl Water Tear Drop Cross Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genu...
Gold Plate
2009 Resort John Galliano for Christian Dior Malachite Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This show-stopper of a necklace walked the runway for many of the looks at Christian Dior’s Resort 2009 show. The glowing Vogue review said that this collection was for “grandes dame...
Christian Dior Vintage Navy Lapis Gold Foil Crystals Octagon Ribbed Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Foil Navy Blue Cabochon Crystals Octagon Openwork Omega Chunky Statement Collar Choker Necklace Clip Earrings Elegant Modernist Jewellery Se...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold White Custard Shield Crystals Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Custard Beige Shield Crystals Chunky Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% gen...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black Patent Leather Bow Neck Key Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR long black patent leather neck key ring embellished with silver tone eyelets and a bow. Silver tone hardware. Embossed DIOR. Indicative measurements : length approx...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Pearls Crystals Double Two White Moon Fan Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Balls Circle Round Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Trio Crystals Logo CD Monogram Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Logo CD Monogram Trio Crystals Elegant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeabl...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo CD Graduated Spherical Beads Pearls Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Graduated Spherical Circle Round Beads Lustrous Faux Pearls Logo CD Crystals Necklace, Silver Plated Very good condition. High quality. 100% Genuine. M...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Three Strand Disc Necklace, 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage three strand necklace featuring graduated textured gold toned, silver toned and copper toned discs. Push button c...
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Cream White Long Triangle Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Cream Long Triangle Enamel Pendant Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Trio Square Egyptian Pendant Cuban Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Enamel Trio Square Rectangle Egyptian Pendant Cuban Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely no...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Gold-Tone Cable Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior Gold-tone cable necklace featuring a center large cable part, a logo CD fastening. Length: 15.3in. (39cm) Circa: 1990s In good vintage condition. Made in France. We g...
Vintage Christian Dior CD Motif Chain Necklace 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Vintage Dior CD Necklace. Featuring the iconic CD logo on repeat in a long chain style necklace. Can be worn twice around at choker length for an ...
Christian Dior by Henkel & Grosse' 1967 Silver & Gold 10 Strand Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage necklace from Christian Dior, crafted by the esteemed Henkel & Grosse of Germany, features 10 fluid strands of twisted rope links in alternating gold and silver...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Black and Gold-Tone Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Christian Dior black and gold-tone necklace featuring a center medal “CD” with strass, a logo fastening. Length: 16.54in. (42cm) Circa: 1990s In good vintage condition. Made in Franc...
Vintage Christian Dior Ultra Long Twisted Herringbone Chain 1968
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A lavishly long Vintage Dior herringbone chain. From the House of Christian Dior in 1968. During particular periods the House of Dior signed a date on their costume jewellery pieces ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone snake chain necklace featuring a cross embellished with multicolored crystals. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed DIOR. Indicative measurements : c...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Gold Tone Wavy Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage gold tone necklace featuring wavy links. T-bar and toggle closure. Embossed CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique. Ind...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Crystals Topaz Light Green Yellow Octagon Circle 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Topaz Light Green Yellow Octagon Circle Crystals Necklace Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Light screeches or...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Massive Gold Tone CD Logo Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone snake chain necklace featuring a massive CD logo pendant. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed DIOR. Indicative measurements : length of the chain appr...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Ribbon Crystals Knot Bow Snake Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Crystals Ribbon Knot Bow Pendant Herringbone Snake Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuine. Marked 'C...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Chain ID Tag Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage light gold tone curb chain necklace featuring an ID tag embossed DIOR an three topaz color crystal drops. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed DIOR. Indicative m...
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Purple Amethyst Ribbed 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
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Black Crystals Water Drop Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Double Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior pr...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Oval Pearl Crystals Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed White Oval Pearl Crystals Openwork Interlocked Triangle Large Pendant Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Rare to find. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Blue Lapis Cabochon Gold Ribbed Statement Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Foil Cabochon Square Sparkling Crystals Ribbed Omega Adjustable Collar Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Double Logo CD Ripple Heart Love Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Iconic Logo CD Textured Ripple Heart Love Double Drop Dangle Pendant Elegant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Gold Heavy Link with Gold and Amber Rhinestone Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated vintage Christian Dior necklace from the 1980s, beautifully designed with alternating sculptural gold-tone links and luminous emerald-cut rhinestones in warm shades o...
Crystal, Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Gold Tone Dog Tag Razor Blade Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO gold tone ball chain necklace featuring a dog tag pendant embossed MONTAIGNE CHRIS 1947 CD and a r...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Unisex Gold Lapis Blue Cabochon Rectangle Oval 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Rectangle Oval Cabochon Stone 2 Gift Jewellery Set Elegant Modernist Pendant Necklace Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condi...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Blue Navy Green Red Octagon Rectangle Crystals Omega Adjustable Ribbed Omega Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent con...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Beads Crystals Water Drop Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Circle Spherical Beads Lustrous Pearls Water Tear Drop Leaf Flower Shining Crystals Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo Circle Rectangle CD Crystals Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Logo Circle Round CD Crystals Rectangle Openwork Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Black Crystals Large Beige Triangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Beige Black Enamel Triangle Crystals Chunky Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, some dark...
Gold Plate
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Dior Rose Des Vents Diamond Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful interpretation from Victoire de Castellane of Mr. Dior's lucky star in the form of a wind rose, an eight-pointed star design. This amazing 18K yellow gold long necklace can...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Whole Crystals Black Clear Cluster Flowers Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Haute Couture Large Black Clear Cluster Flowers Leaf Whole Shining Sparkling Crystals Crystals Crescent Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excel...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR silver tone chain necklace featuring a large rectangular facetted clear crystal pendant encaged in a jewelled DIOR logo. Adjustable lobster clasp closure. Embossed D...
Christian Dior Vintage Crystals Openwork Cluster Flower Leaf Braid Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sparkling Crystals Cluster Flower Leaf Openwork Braided Chain Omega Elegant 2 Gift Jewellery Set Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not a...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Snake Ripple Chunky Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Pendant Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Modernist Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colou...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Swirl Wavy Conch Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Swirl Wavy Conch Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. M...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Cadillac License Plate Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO gold tone ball chain necklace featuring a large Cadillac license plate pendant embossed MONTAIGNE CHRIS 1947 CD. No cl...
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Crescent Sparkling Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Not any colour loss but only one stone...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Light Beige Yellow Oval Rectangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Beige Light Yellow Oval Rectangle Pendant Modernist Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Signed at the clasp. Marked 'Chr....
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Beige Triangle Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Beige Triangle Diamond Crystals Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% genuine. It is over 40 y...
Gold Plate
1970s Christian Dior Crystal Necklace with Sky Blue & Lemon Yellow Crystals
By Christian Dior
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Christian Dior 1970’s Vintage Bejeweled Necklace with Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow crystals on a golden finish with ivory enamel details. Some light wear as pictured, please zoo...
Christian Dior Rose des Vents 18K Gold Red Ceramic Diamond Medallion Pendan
By Christian Dior
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Christian Dior Rose des Vents necklace, characterized by its 8-point star "wind rose" medallion. This specific model features a vibrant re...
18k Gold
Christian Dior Gold Plate Poison Charm Necklace, 1980s Vintage, 19.25"
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statement charm necklace by Christian Dior, designed in gold-tone metal and composed of oversized circular chain links adorned with playful, emblematic charms. The necklace feature...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold White Pearl Crystals Flower Sunburst Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower Sunburst Crystals White Round Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Rare to...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Diamond Sapphire Bow Yellow Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Bow Necklace by Christian Dior. With 8 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .30ct ova...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Very long gilt metal and plastic chain necklace, Christian Dior, 1980s.
By Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very elegant, and wearable, very long chain necklace, with mixed faux ivory and tortoiseshell links, interspersed with the twisted gilt metal links, giving a smart but relaxed feel. Made in Germany by Henkel and Grosse, the celebrated and long standing makers of much of Dior jewellery from the 1950s onwards, this has very much an everyday feel, mixing easily with day or night attire. Christian Dior was born into a wealthy family in 1905, being raised in the Normandy seaside town of Granville. Working first for Robert Piguet...
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Name Plate Multi Strand Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Name Plate Multi Strand Necklace Measurements: Height: 3.15 inches (8 cm) Wearable Length: 15 inches (38 cm)/ 16 inches (41 cm)/ 17.32 inches (44cm) Fea...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Medallion Charm Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Medallion Charm Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) Wearable Length: 16.92 inches (43 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIA...
Christian Dior Golden Metal Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Golden metal openwork necklace with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 71 cm to 76 cm Seller Reference: BC57
Vintage 1964 CHRISTIAN DIOR 9 Strand Two Tone Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1964 CHRISTIAN DIOR 9 Strand Two Tone Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 3.54 inches (9 cm) when worn Wearable Length: 16.14 inches ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Rhinestone Logo Links Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Rhinestone Logo Links Necklace Measurements: Height: 5/8 inch Wearable Length: 16 5/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRIST...