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"Christian Dior c1950s Original Advertising Artwork"
By Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 18 5/8"H x 23 7/8"W
Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002)
Category
1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Christian Dior, Paris
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
paralleled by his work as a portraitist and fashion photographer. His artworks are part of important
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Christian Dior, Paris
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
paralleled by his work as a portraitist and fashion photographer. His artworks are part of important
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Christian Dior, Paris
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
paralleled by his work as a portraitist and fashion photographer. His artworks are part of important
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
1987 Christian Dior - Hommage Original Vintage Poster
By René Gruau
Located in Winchester, GB
celebrated Christian Dior’s most productive and impressive decade of work, ending with his untimely and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Christian Dior, "Flaunt" Magazine Shoot, Mulholland Dr.
By Mel Roberts
Located in New York, NY
, sheet size
7.5 x 7.5 inches, image size
This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City
Category
Early 2000s Other Art Style Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Hommage a Christian Dior original French vintage fashion poster
By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
Original vintage French poster: Christian Dior Homage. (Homage à Christian Dior)
Artist: Rene
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
H 24 in W 15.75 in D 0.05 in
Hommage a Christian Dior original French vintage fashion poster
By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
Original vintage French poster: Christian Dior Homage. (Homage à Christian Dior)
Artist: Rene
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
H 24 in W 15.75 in D 0.05 in
Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris, woman with feather hat
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
. His artworks are part of important collections such as the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 23.63 in W 31.5 in
And Then We Die, Digital on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork is a digital decoupage and an artistic experiment with this medium. Technically, it is
Category
2010s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Digital
It's Easy to Die, Digital on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
The artwork is a digital decoupage and an artistic experiment with this medium. Technically, it is
Category
2010s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Digital
Christian Dior Pret a Porter automne hiver 2000/2001, Paris
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
his work as a portraitist and fashion photographer. His artworks are part of important collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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H 23.63 in W 31.5 in
Christian Dior Paris - model backstage with black gloves and sheer dress
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
paralleled by his work as a portraitist and fashion photographer. His artworks are part of important
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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H 23.63 in W 31.5 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Rectangular Picture Frame
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
displaying cherished memories or artwork. It is likely to come in various sizes to cater to different picture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in
19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque after Portrait by Christian Leberecht Vogel
By KPM Porcelain, Christian Leberecht Vogel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Leberecht Vogel's popular work Die Söhne des Künstlers, executed in 1793. The beautifully executed artwork
Category
Antique 1860s German Romantic Paintings
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.5 in W 12 in D 10.25 in
La Veduta interna dell’Atrio del Portico d’Ottavia - Etching After G.B. Piranesi
By Johann-Christian-Jacob Friedrich
Located in Roma, IT
legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for
Category
Late 18th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Lu Biscuits 1970 Original Vintage Poster
By René Gruau
Located in Winchester, GB
A beautifully illustrated poster for "Lu Biscuits" with artwork created by iconic poster designer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). Artwork size 30 x 22 inches.
Artwork is in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). . Artwork size 22 x 30 inches.
Artwork is in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). Artwork size 22 x 30 inches.
Artwork is in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). Artwork size 22 x 30 inches.
Artwork is in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). . Artwork size 22 x 30 inches.
Artwork is in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). . Artwork size 22 x 30 inches.
Artwork is in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
LUMIERE DES FORAINS
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
. Artwork size 22 x 30 inches. Frame size apprrox 29 x 36 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Frame
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). Artwork size 30 x 22 inches.
Artwork is in overall excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED (FROM THE SONG OF SONGS OF KING SOLOMON)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
(there is also a main edition of 200). . Artwork size 22 x 30 inches.
Artwork is in overall
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1973 Lido Bonjour La Nuit Original Vintage Poster
By René Gruau
Located in Winchester, GB
and the likes of Moulin Rouge and Christian Dior. The Paris Lido is regarded as one of the most
Category
Vintage 1970s French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Fodere Bemberg original vintage Italian fashion poster
By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
his artwork for the Moulin Rouge and Lido in Paris, France, and his work with Christian Dior.
A few
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
An Engraved Glimpse into the Nocturnal Ballet of Bats, circa 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
that suggests they come from Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber's "Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach
Category
Antique 1770s Prints
Materials
Paper
Elegance in Shadow: The Asian Parti-Colored Bat Engraved, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
standard scientific method for classifying and naming organisms.
More details:
Johann Christian Daniel
Category
Antique 1770s Prints
Materials
Paper
Ernst Fuchs - "Girl in Big Hat" - giclée print on canvas
By Ernst Fuchs
Located in Winterswijk, NL
his work are (Christian) religion and sex. Thus Fuchs is known for his Christian Art.
He died in 2015
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Giclée, Canvas
H 21.86 in W 27.96 in
Art Deco Modern Unframed Rene Gruau Hand Signed Lithograph Springtime Shower
By René Gruau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, he created the visual art interpretation to Christian Dior's "New Look” and brought the art of
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
H 29.5 in W 21.25 in D 0.25 in
Art Deco Modern Unframed René Gruau Hand Signed Lithograph Bistro
By René Gruau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, he created the visual art interpretation to Christian Dior's "New Look” and brought the art of
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Modern Unframed René Gruau Hand Signed Lithograph Pensive Man w/ Gloves
By René Gruau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, he created the visual art interpretation to Christian Dior's "New Look” and brought the art of
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
H 28 in W 21 in D 0.25 in
The Ruins of St. Clement's Church in Visby, Sweden / - Real romanticism -
Located in Berlin, DE
Albert Hertel und dann unter dessen Nachfolger Christian Wilberg. Von 1877 an beschickte er die Akademie
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 0.4 in
Vigilant Fox - The psyche of the fox -
Located in Berlin, DE
right.
- a little bit stained, with a light water stain at lower right
About the artwork
Carl
Category
1850s Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
L'ENFANCE DE LEDA (PAINTING)
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Aventura, FL
33 x 41 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Second Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "Second station of the cross", "Jesus carries his
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
H 32 in W 27 in D 1 in
Fat Thursday - Original Woodcut by Ernest Florian - Late 1800
By Ernest Florian
Located in Roma, IT
conditions, except for foxings and little tears on the lower right margin.
The artwork represents a typical
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
H 8.35 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Mary Magdalene - Faith transforms inner into outer beauty and conquers death -
By Balthasar Denner
Located in Berlin, DE
zählten die Porträts des dänischen Königs Christian VI., des russischen Zaren Peter III. und des
Category
1720s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
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H 14.57 in W 12.6 in
Woman - Watercolor on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
suits. On his momentum, he produced numerous fashion designs for other great couturiers (Christian Dior
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 8.67 in W 6.11 in D 0.04 in
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Sixth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the 6th station of the cross " Veronica wipes Jesus face
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
Sympathy - Watercolor on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
his momentum, he produced numerous fashion designs for other great couturiers (Christian Dior, Jacques
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 5.91 in W 4.53 in D 0.04 in
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Fourth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "fourth station of the cross " Jesus meets his mother
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Third Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the 3th station of the cross " Jesus falls the first time
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Fifth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "Fifth station of the cross", "Simon (of Cyrene) is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "First Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the first station of the cross " Jesus is condemned to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting "Seventh Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "seventh station of the cross " Jesus falls the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting " The Tenth Station of the Cross"
Located in Dallas, TX
artwork is set in the original frame and depicts the "Tenth station of the cross " Jesus is stripped of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
Half-length portrait of a man with beard - A Rembrandt of the 18th century -
Located in Berlin, DE
beard and cap after a drawing by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich. Etching and copper engraving, 20,4 x
Category
1780s Baroque Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.4 in
Plant Impression in Locarno - Floral Crescendo -
Located in Berlin, DE
Crescendo -
About the artwork
The vegetation depicted seems to spray and flash like fireworks. This
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Woman - Original Lithograph on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - 20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
suits. On his momentum, he produced numerous fashion designs for other great couturiers (Christian Dior
Category
20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 8.47 in W 6.11 in D 0.04 in
Rider - Watercolor on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - 20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
suits. On his momentum, he produced numerous fashion designs for other great couturiers (Christian Dior
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 9.06 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in
Women - Lithograph on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
great couturiers (Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Jeanne Lafaurie
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 11.62 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Valley - Watercolor on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
suits. On his momentum, he produced numerous fashion designs for other great couturiers (Christian Dior
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 9.65 in W 6.3 in D 0.04 in
Old German Engraving of the Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
to a species or variant of wild dog bearing distinctive markings.
The print is likely from "Die
Category
Antique 1770s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 10.44 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Landscape - Watercolor on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
other great couturiers (Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Jeanne Lafaurie
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Interior with Woman - Watercolor on Paper by P. L. Brenot - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
other great couturiers (Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Jeanne Lafaurie
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 8.47 in W 6.11 in D 0.04 in
Sympathy - Watercolor on Paper by Pierre Laurent Brenot - Mid-20th Century
By Pierre Laurent Brenot
Located in Roma, IT
numerous fashion designs for other great couturiers (Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Cristóbal Balenciaga
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 7.29 in W 5.12 in D 0.04 in
Liber Veritatis - Original B/W Etching after Claude Lorrain - 1815
By Ludovico Caracciolo
Located in Roma, IT
Veritatis, published in Rome in 1815 by Francesco Bourlié. Representing a Christian baptism, this aquatint
Category
1810s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint, Etching
H 13 in W 18.71 in D 0.04 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024Yes, Christian Dior and Dior are the same. The French couturier Christian Dior founded his eponymous house in 1946. The brand is commonly known as simply Dior.
After seven years as an art dealer in Paris, the Granville-born 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.
Dior's New Look — the silhouette introduced by the couturier with his first namesake collection in 1947 — featured gowns characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. Dior’s work definitively declared that opulence was in, and his return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a direct reaction to years of wartime austerity.
Find 1950s Dior dresses, bags and accessories on 1stDibs. - Who is Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior, born in Granville, France in 1905, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. His “New Look,” which featured a sensuous silhouette complete with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist and a full skirt, revived extravagance in women’s fashion after the poverty of World War II. Find an opulent collection of Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is Christian Dior so famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Christian Dior is so famous because he helped to set women's fashion trends of the 1940s and 50s. His designs marked a departure from the simpler looks popular during World War II, with feminine details like longer hemlines, fuller skirts and cinched waists. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Christian Dior apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Christian Dior is famous for his eponymous fashion house. Dior's style is characterized by its elegant, yet conservative pieces, a range of which can be found on 1stDibs.
- What influenced Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior was influenced by his years working as an art dealer and fashion illustrator before finally opening a fashion house of his own. He was initially interested in art and architecture. Prior to his work in fashion design, Dior ran an art gallery with a friend, where he showed the work of Max Ernst, Picasso, Joan Miró and others. In 1946, Dior opened his fashion house and strove to deliver bright fashions for a new era, discarding the sexless utilitarian garbs that had been forced upon people during the war. Three very talented women who worked in Dior’s studio — Madame Raymonde Zehnacker, Marguerite Carré and Mitzah Bricard — are also said to have inspired him. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024When Christian Dior died, Yves Saint Laurent took over the French fashion house in accordance with Dior's wishes. Saint Laurent had joined Christian Dior's atelier two years earlier, at the age of 19. He remained the creative director until 1960, following his conscription into the French military and a prolonged illness. In 1962, Saint Laurent established his own eponymous fashion house in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Christian Dior apparel, bags and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After seven years as an art dealer, Christian Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for French fashion designer Robert Piguet. In 1941, following a year of military service, Dior joined the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Five years later, he was able to open a fashion house of his own at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. At 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern Christian Dior clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior used natural fabrics in his designs. The most common ones were cotton, silk and wool. Most of the fabrics came from Europe. You'll find a variety of vintage Christian Dior apparel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior apparel and accessories are made in a number of locations. Shoes and ready-to-wear apparel come from factories in France and Italy, while workshops in Switzerland manufacture watches. Parisian ateliers produce all of the French luxury fashion house's jewelry. Sunglasses and scarves originate from Italian artisans. Shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Christian Dior makes jewelry. The French luxury fashion house offers many fine jewelry pieces, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and wedding and engagement rings. In addition, Dior has a line of more economically priced fashion jewelry. Shop a range of Christian Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some Christian Dior products are made in Germany. The German designers, Henkel and Grossé, were active in the 1950s and onwards. Their designs can be recognized by a “Made in Germany” stamp. Shop a collection of vintage and new Christian Dior bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024The fabrics Christian Dior used included cotton, wool and silk. And, in the late 1940s, in an era of rationing materials and wartime austerity, the legendary couturier’s New Look collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in.
Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection, christened “The New Look” by the fashion press in 1947 owing to its novelty, is characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. His return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a reaction to the miserable years of war, and this cinched-waist, ladylike ideal quickly became the predominant silhouette of the 1950s.
Dior’s 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. Buyers paid to attend his official fashion shows, and his models demurely strolled through a salon in the maison, its interiors bedecked with moldings, sconces and gilt-edged mirrors.
Dior introduced lavish hourglass ball gowns and evening dresses while his Bar Suit comprised an ivory silk-shantung jacket with soft shoulders, nipped waist and padded hips over a voluminous black wool skirt. Rather than rationing, Dior’s ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred.
Find 1950s Dior dresses and other vintage clothing on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Christian Dior shirts generally do not run small. Most people find that they are true to size. However, some shirts feature a more fitted modern cut. For a looser fit, you may wish to buy one size up. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Christian Dior apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior is known for designing a dress style called the New Look in 1947. It had soft rounded shoulders, a fitted waist and a full A-line skirt. It was a dramatic departure from the simpler frocks worn by women during World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Christian Dior bag is vintage, check for a date code inside. Normally, it appears on a stitched leather tag in the lining. If the date is more than 20 years old, the bag is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dior handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, authentic Christian Dior scarves are not made in China. Authentic Christian Dior scarves are crafted in Italy and made of premium silk, cashmere and wool. You’ll find a large range of scarf styles, including authentic Christian Dior, from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Christian Dior scarf is hand-rolled and hand-stitched. The scarf is rolled in towards the logo and hand-stitched so that the material comes from the back to the front. The pattern should be symmetrical with no irregularities. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Christian Dior scarves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Christian Dior jewelry is real gold depends on the type in question. Dior often uses genuine 18-karat gold for its fine jewelry pieces. Fashion jewelry is usually not real gold. Instead, the brand applies a gold-tone finish to a base metal. Silver-tone pieces typically feature the same base metal under a layer of palladium. Find a large collection of Christian Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024No, Dior does not make nightgowns. A number of the French luxury brand’s vintage nightgowns can be found online from a variety of platforms, and while Dior garments are among fashion’s most collectible items, treasure hunters may be able to track down Dior slip dresses by visiting a favorite reseller’s physical storefront. Find an alluring assortment of vintage Christian Dior slip dresses and other dresses from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Wrought Iron French Lamp
Christian Dior Paris
Art Deco Iron Lamps
French Linen Fabric
Mid Century Lucite Light
Art Deco Iron Work
Art Deco Wrought Iron Table
Pair 1930s Lamps
French Powder Blue