Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who founded the House of Dior in 1946. He was born in Granville, France, in 1905, and studied political science before turning to fashion design. His business was backed by Marcel Boussac a wealthy businessman, and although it bore the Dior name, ownership was in the hands of Boussac.

Dior's first collection, presented in 1947, was a sensation. It featured a new silhouette that emphasized the female form, with nipped-in waists and full skirts, and was dubbed the "New Look" by the fashion press. The collection was an instant success, and Dior's designs quickly became synonymous with elegance, luxury, and femininity.

Christian Dior died in 1957 and Yves Saint-Laurent was promoted too Artistic Director the same year. he was replaced by Marc Bohan in late 1960.

In 1978, the Boussac Group filed for bankruptcy and so its assets (including more...

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Christian Dior Boutique Paris, vintage 1990's silk outfit,…

Christian Dior Boutique Paris, vintage 1990's silk outfit, styled in navy silk, with crushed silk skirt and top with metallic fine cable knit silk skirt and a long sleeve silk shirt with knots, size 38

Dior X air Jordan, two T-Shirts, white cotton with embroidered…

Air Dior Embroidered T-Shirts (Set of 2)

Dior X air Jordan, two T-Shirts, white cotton with embroidered 'Air Dior' logo, together with navy cotton with embroidered 'Air Dior' logo, both labelled 'Dior made in Italy', both with tags (2), size M, size M. Provenance: under instructions from the…

Dior X Shawn, two hoodies, two black cotton with hoodie,…

Dior X Shawn Hoodies - Embroidered Black Cotton (L/XL)

Dior X Shawn, two hoodies, two black cotton with hoodie, embroidered silver and blue bee logo, both with tags (2), size L, size Xl. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property of Melissa Caddick, Sydney

Dior X air Jordan, jacket and shorts, Men?s fall 2020, navy…

Dior x Air Jordan Men's Fall 2020 Collection

Dior X air Jordan, jacket and shorts, Men?s fall 2020, navy cotton with 'Air Dior' logo, zip closure with two pockets at front, cupro lining with two pocket, together with navy cotton and 'Air Dior' logo, two front pockets and two back pockets, both…

Christian Dior, cashmere sweater, Dior x Shawn sweater, navy…

Dior Cashmere Sweaters with Zip Closure

Christian Dior, cashmere sweater, Dior x Shawn sweater, navy knit with zip closure at front, drawstring hoodie with two pockets, labelled 'Christian Dior made in Italy 100% Cashmere', together with bleu marine with front zip closure, labelled 'Dior made…

Christian Dior, Cropped jacket, khaki camouflage design with…

Christian Dior Camouflage Zip Jacket

Christian Dior, Cropped jacket, khaki camouflage design with collarless neckline, front zip closure with two zip pockets to front, embossed 'Christian Dior' signature to back, labelled 'Christian Dior made in Italy', size 38. Provenance: under…

Christian Dior, wool jacket, grey with peak lapels, two faux…

Grey Wool Christian Dior Jacket with Peak Lapels

Christian Dior, wool jacket, grey with peak lapels, two faux front flap pockets, buttons along front and sleeves, silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior made in France', size 40. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property of Melissa…

Christian Dior, Ombre jacket, grey and white wool, peak lapels…

Grey and White Christian Dior Ombre Jacket, Size 38

Christian Dior, Ombre jacket, grey and white wool, peak lapels with two faux flap pockets, silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior made in France', size 38. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property of Melissa Caddick, Sydney

Christian Dior, knitted double breasted bar jacket, black wool…

Christian Dior Double Breasted Bar Jacket, Size 38

Christian Dior, knitted double breasted bar jacket, black wool with six buttons, notch lapels with welt pockets, labelled 'Christian Dior made in Italy', size 38. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property of Melissa Caddick, Sydney

Christian Dior, dress, black wool and silk blend with V…

Dior Black Wool Dress with Leather Belt

Christian Dior, dress, black wool and silk blend with V neckline, sleeveless with fitted waist, zip closure to back, detachable black leather belt, silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior made in Italy', size 38. Provenance: under instructions from the…

Christian Dior, crepe dress, cream wool and silk blend with…

Cream Christian Dior Wool/Silk Dress - Size 40

Christian Dior, crepe dress, cream wool and silk blend with round neck, fitted waist with belt, zip closure to back, silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior made in Italy', size 40. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property of…

Christian Dior, halter dress, black wool and silk blend with…

Christian Dior Black Halter Dress, Size 36

Christian Dior, halter dress, black wool and silk blend with pleats, V neckline, fitted waist with belt, zip closure to back, silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior made in France', size 36. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property…

Christian Dior, dress, beige, pink wool and silk blend with…

Christian Dior Beige and Pink Wool Dress (9 words)

Christian Dior, dress, beige, pink wool and silk blend with short sleeves, fitted waist, pleated skirt, zip closure to back, silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior made in France', size 36. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property…

Christian Dior, crepe evening dress, black with twisted straps,…

Christian Dior Black Crepe Evening Dress (A/F)

Christian Dior, crepe evening dress, black with twisted straps, V neckline, zip closure to back, labelled 'Christian Dior made in France' (A/F), size 36. Provenance: under instructions from the Receivers of the property of Melissa Caddick, Sydney

Christian Dior, evening dress, red silk and wool blend, fitted…

Red Christian Dior Evening Dress

Christian Dior, evening dress, red silk and wool blend, fitted bust with spaghetti straps, partly pleated asymmetrical skirt, zip closure to back, double silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior made in Italy', size 36. Provenance: under instructions from…

Christian Dior, hand embroidered silk gown, Look 33 trunk show,…

Dior Silk Gown with Sequined Face and Dove Design

Christian Dior, hand embroidered silk gown, Look 33 trunk show, blue, white, grey and orange sequined face and dove design, applique V neckline, fitted waist, double silk lining, zip closure to back, labelled 'Christian Dior made in France', size 36.…

Miss Dior, a feather jacket black and orange spotted 85%…

Miss Dior Feather Jacket in Black and Orange

Miss Dior, a feather jacket black and orange spotted 85% 'Dinde' feather jacket, cropped to the waist with a round neck style and six clasp front closure. Fully lined with black silk. Labelled 'Miss Dior' and 'Grieder Les Boutiques' size not labelled,…

Dior Homme, grey cashmere Tailored coat, peak lapels with…

Dior Homme Grey Cashmere Tailored Coat

Dior Homme, grey cashmere Tailored coat, peak lapels with button down closure, concealed slip pockets to side, fully lined with interior slip pockets, labelled 'Dior, made in Italy', with custom hanger and garment bag, size Fr 50

Christian Dior, blazer, black worsted wool with cherry red…

Christian Dior Wool Blazer with Cherry Red Satin Trim

Christian Dior, blazer, black worsted wool with cherry red satin trim to oversized folded collar, sleeve cuffs and covered buttons, labelled 'Christian Dior, made in USA', size 4

Christian Dior, black mini skirt, wool with tonal silk lining,…

Christian Dior Wool Mini Skirt

Christian Dior, black mini skirt, wool with tonal silk lining, zip and single self-covered button closure to back, labelled 'Christian Dior Boutique Paris Made in France 100% Wool', size 40 length 45 cm

Christian Dior, black and white houndstooth short jacket, wool,…

Dior Houndstooth Short Jacket with Lace Trim

Christian Dior, black and white houndstooth short jacket, wool, with black silk lining, round neckline and short sleeves, black guipre lace and tulle trim on hemline and silk organza ribbon detail, signature gold tone buttons closure to front, labelled…

Christian Dior, black mini skirt, wool with tonal silk lining,…

Dior Black Wool Mini Skirt with Gold Button Closure

Christian Dior, black mini skirt, wool with tonal silk lining, zip and single signature gold tone button closure to back, labelled 'Christian Dior Boutique Made in France 100% Wool', size 40 length 47 cm

Christian Dior, black gown, full length sleeveless gown, deep…

Christian Dior Black Full Length Sleeveless Gown

Christian Dior, black gown, full length sleeveless gown, deep v-neckline with split back and press stud high neck closure, inverted pleat detail at shoulders, side zipper, centre front split, labelled 'Christian Dior Boutique Paris' (A/F) pulls to…

Cropped jacket multi-coloured tweed, 100% cotton with 100% silk…

Christian Dior Tweed Jacket with Silk Lining

Cropped jacket multi-coloured tweed, 100% cotton with 100% silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior Paris made in Italy'

A skirt by Christian Dior, styled in blue textured wool blend,…

Blue Textured Wool Blend Christian Dior Skirt, Size FR40

A skirt by Christian Dior, styled in blue textured wool blend, labelled size FR40.

A shirt dress by Christian Dior, styled in pale pink cotton,…

Pale Pink Christian Dior Shirt Dress (Size FR40)

A shirt dress by Christian Dior, styled in pale pink cotton, labelled size FR40.

A coat by Dior, styled in light blue cashmere with silk lining…

Dior Cashmere Coat, FR38

A coat by Dior, styled in light blue cashmere with silk lining and faux tortoiseshell buttons, labelled size FR38.

A shirt dress by Christian Dior, styled in white cotton with…

Christian Dior Scalloped White Cotton Shirt Dress, Size 40

A shirt dress by Christian Dior, styled in white cotton with scalloped detail, labelled size 40.

A gown by Christian Dior, styled in cream silk with embroidered…

Cream Silk Christian Dior Gown, FR38

A gown by Christian Dior, styled in cream silk with embroidered sleeve detail and feature buttons to front and back, size labelled FR38.

An embellished coat by Dior, styled in black silk blend with…

Dior Embellished Black Coat with Bow - Size I40

An embellished coat by Dior, styled in black silk blend with black beaded embellishment and black grosgrain bow, labelled size I40.

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in navy wool with blue check,…

Navy Check Wool Dress by Christian Dior (9 words)

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in navy wool with blue check, labelled size FR40

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in white wool blend with check,…

White Check Coat by Christian Dior, FR38

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in white wool blend with check, labelled size FR38.

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in navy mohair/wool blend,…

Christian Dior Navy Mohair/Wool Coat, Size I44, with Tags

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in navy mohair/wool blend, labelled size I44, original tags attached.

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in grey viscose blend,…

Christian Dior Grey Coat, Size FR38, New with Tags

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in grey viscose blend, labelled size FR38, original tags attached.

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in patterned cotton blend with…

Patterned Dior Coat with Black Button Detail - FR36

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in patterned cotton blend with black button detail, labelled size FR36.

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in patterned stretch cotton…

Christian Dior Patterned Coat with Velvet Detail

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in patterned stretch cotton with velvet pocket detail and black floral trim to hem, labelled size FR40.

A dress by Dior, styled in white polyester blend, labelled size…

White Dior Dress, Size FR38

A dress by Dior, styled in white polyester blend, labelled size FR38.

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in white wool with feature…

Christian Dior White Wool Coat, Size FR42 with Tags

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in white wool with feature buttons, labelled size FR42, original tags attached.

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in black polyester blend with…

Christian Dior Black Zip Dress, FR38

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in black polyester blend with silver metal zip detail, labelled size FR38.

A pleated Hem coat by Christian Dior, styled in black wool with…

Dior Wool Coat with Pleated Hem

A pleated Hem coat by Christian Dior, styled in black wool with a black silk pleated hem, labelled size FR38.

An embellished coat by Christian Dior, styled in coral silk…

Christian Dior Coral Coat with Black Beaded Embellishment

An embellished coat by Christian Dior, styled in coral silk blend with black beaded embellishment and black grosgrain bow, size labelled 40.

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in rose pink cashmere with…

Rose Pink Cashmere Dior Coat, Size 38

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in rose pink cashmere with mother of pearl buttons, labelled size 38.

A jacket by Christian Dior, styled in red wool, labelled size…

Christian Dior Red Wool Jacket, Size FR38

A jacket by Christian Dior, styled in red wool, labelled size FR38.

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in wool with silver sequin…

Christian Dior Wool Dress with Silver Sequin Embroidery (FR36)

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in wool with silver sequin embroidery, labelled size FR36, original tags attached.

A blouse by Christian Dior, styled in silver sequins on…

Christian Dior Silver Sequin Blouse, Size FR38 - NWT

A blouse by Christian Dior, styled in silver sequins on polyester blend, labelled size FR38, original tags attached.

An embellished skirt by Christian Dior, styled in black and…

Christian Dior Embroidered Skirt in Black and White

An embellished skirt by Christian Dior, styled in black and white with blue embroidery, size FR40, original tags attached.

An embellished jacket by Christian Dior, styled in cream wool,…

Cream Wool Christian Dior Jacket, FR36

An embellished jacket by Christian Dior, styled in cream wool, labelled size FR36.

A skirt by Christian Dior, styled in multicoloured viscose…

Multicoloured Viscose Blend Christian Dior Skirt (FR40)

A skirt by Christian Dior, styled in multicoloured viscose blend, labelled size FR40.

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in charcoal viscose and silk…

Charcoal Christian Dior Coat, Size 36

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in charcoal viscose and silk blend, size 36

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in cream and black cashmere,…

Cream and Black Cashmere Christian Dior Coat, Size 36

A coat by Christian Dior, styled in cream and black cashmere, size 36

A pair of leather Trousers by Christian Dior, styled in red…

Red Leather Christian Dior Trousers, Size FR38, New with Tags

A pair of leather Trousers by Christian Dior, styled in red leather, labelled size FR38, original tags attached.

A dress by Dior, styled in white acetate/viscose blend with…

White Dior Dress with Contrast Stitching, Size 40

A dress by Dior, styled in white acetate/viscose blend with silk lining and contrast stitching, size 40.

A shirt dress by Christian Dior, styled in pale pink cotton…

Pale Pink Christian Dior Shirt Dress, Size FR40

A shirt dress by Christian Dior, styled in pale pink cotton blend, labelled size FR40.

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in green lambskin leather…

Green Leather Dress by Christian Dior (8 words)

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in green lambskin leather with silver metal zip to front, labelled size FR36.

A blouse by Christian Dior, styled in navy sequins, labelled…

Navy Sequin Christian Dior Blouse - FR38

A blouse by Christian Dior, styled in navy sequins, labelled size FR38

A pair of leather trousers by Christian Dior, styled in black…

Christian Dior Black Leather Trousers, Size FR38, New with Tags

A pair of leather trousers by Christian Dior, styled in black leather, labelled size FR38, original tags attached

A leather jacket by Christian Dior, styled in perforated green…

Green Patent Leather Jacket by Christian Dior (Size 38)

A leather jacket by Christian Dior, styled in perforated green patent lambskin leather, with original tags attached, labelled size 38.

A blouse by Christian Dior, styled in maroon sequins, labelled…

Maroon Sequin Christian Dior Blouse - FR36

A blouse by Christian Dior, styled in maroon sequins, labelled size FR36.

A knit dress by Christian Dior, styled in cream cashmere with a…

Cream Cashmere Knit Dress with Sequin Turtleneck by Dior

A knit dress by Christian Dior, styled in cream cashmere with a detachable sequin turtleneck, size 36

A Mini dress by Christian Dior, styled in navy silk blend with…

Navy Sequin Mini Dress by Christian Dior

A Mini dress by Christian Dior, styled in navy silk blend with sequin detail and silver metal zip detail to shoulders, labelled size FR36.

A Mini dress by Christian Dior, styled in teal silk, labelled…

Teal Silk Mini Dress by Christian Dior, FR38

A Mini dress by Christian Dior, styled in teal silk, labelled size FR38.

Christian Dior, candy striped Pinny dress, fuchsia and purple…

Christian Dior Striped Silk Dress with Buckle Belt

Christian Dior, candy striped Pinny dress, fuchsia and purple silk taffeta with buckle belt, concealed side pockets and zipper, labelled 'Christian Dior Boutique, Made in France, size S

Christian Dior, polka dot cocktail dress, black with white…

Polka Dot Cocktail Dress by Christian Dior

Christian Dior, polka dot cocktail dress, black with white oversized double lapels and red silk rosette to front, white contrast button down closure to back, black silk lining, labelled 'Cd de Christian Dior robes du soir, size S

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in pale blue cotton/silk…

Pale Blue Christian Dior Floral Dress, FR38

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in pale blue cotton/silk blend with embroidered floral detail to sleeves, labelled size FR38.

A cropped jacket by Christian Dior, styled in tartan on grey…

Christian Dior Tartan Cropped Jacket, F42, New

A cropped jacket by Christian Dior, styled in tartan on grey background, in wool and mohair blend, size F42, original tags attached.

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in tartan wool and mohair…

Christian Dior Tartan Wool Dress, F40 with Tags

A dress by Christian Dior, styled in tartan wool and mohair blend on grey background, size F40, original tags attached.

A dress by Christian Dior, styled with multicolour sequins on a…

Christian Dior Navy Sequin Dress FR38 with Tags

A dress by Christian Dior, styled with multicolour sequins on a navy silk, labelled size FR38, original tags attached.

A leather jacket by Christian Dior, styled in black leather…

Christian Dior Black Leather Jacket, Size FR38

A leather jacket by Christian Dior, styled in black leather with silver metal hardware, labelled size FR38, original tags attached.

A vintage Jumpsuit by Christian Dior, styled in black rayon…

Vintage Christian Dior Jumpsuit, Size 8

A vintage Jumpsuit by Christian Dior, styled in black rayon blend with embroidered logo to front pocket, labelled size 8

Christian Dior, jacket and skirt suit, houndstooth with classic…

Christian Dior Houndstooth Suit with Pencil Skirt

Christian Dior, jacket and skirt suit, houndstooth with classic boat neckline with bow detail and button down front, labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in Italy, 100% wool', together with a black wool crepe pencil skirt with silk lining, labelled…

Collection of men's ties, in various patterns including the…

Designer Men's Tie Collection: Celine, Dior, Lanvin, Ricci

Collection of men's ties, in various patterns including the designers Celine, Christian Dior, Lanvin, Nina Ricci (10)

Christian Dior, silver Pleated evening dress, pre-fall…

Dior Silver Pleated Evening Dress, Pre-Fall 2014

Christian Dior, silver Pleated evening dress, pre-fall collection 2014, fitted pleated bust, spaghetti straps, sunray pleated asymmetrical skirt with separate tulle petticoat, 100% silk, labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in France', with hanger and…

Christian Dior, watercolour print dress, pink and orange…

Christian Dior Floral Watercolour Dress

Christian Dior, watercolour print dress, pink and orange florals, seamed panelling and pleated skirt, zip closure to back, concealed pockets, silk and wool blend fabric with 100% silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in France, size UK 8

Christian Dior, Sleeveless top and Pleated bubble skirt, cream…

Christian Dior Silk Skirt and Crochet Top Set

Christian Dior, Sleeveless top and Pleated bubble skirt, cream with floral embroidery, 100% silk with full lining, together with a Christian Dior crochet top, each labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in Italy' (3), top UK 8, skirt UK 10

Christian Dior, matching Tracksuit set, grey wool and silk…

Christian Dior Grey Tracksuit Set with Silk Jacket

Christian Dior, matching Tracksuit set, grey wool and silk blend hooded top and pants with cannage stitching detail, together with a 100% silk hooded jacket, each labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in Italy' (3), top UK 8, pants UK 6

Christian Dior, Exposed zip dress, front zip with seam…

Christian Dior Silk Zip Dress with Seam Detailing

Christian Dior, Exposed zip dress, front zip with seam panelling detail and long sleeves, 100% silk lining, labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in France, size UK 8

Christian Dior, black Sleeveless cotton shirt dress, with…

Christian Dior Black Cotton Shirt Dress and Wrap Skirt

Christian Dior, black Sleeveless cotton shirt dress, with A-line skirt and pockets, front button placket, together with a Christian Dior panelled wrap skirt with covered button details, 100% cotton, both labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in Italy' (2)…

Christian Dior, two Cropped Jackets, multi-coloured tweed, 100%…

Christian Dior Cropped Jackets, Tweed and Metallic Grey

Christian Dior, two Cropped Jackets, multi-coloured tweed, 100% cotton with 100% silk lining, the other in a viscose and silk blend metallic grey, both labelled 'Christian Dior, Paris, Made in Italy' (2), size UK 8

Christian Dior red wool cape-coat, c. 1980

Red Wool Cape-Coat by Christian Dior (1980)

Christian Dior red wool cape-coat, c. 1980

A 1960s black skirt suit with short, boxy jacket, 3/4 sleeves,…

1960s Christian Dior Black Skirt Suit

A 1960s black skirt suit with short, boxy jacket, 3/4 sleeves, Double breasted with 2 large decorative buttons at waist, wide lapel collar, lined, skirt has side zip, lined, client number in ink on label 315/802; by Christian Dior Boutique; 1960s; French;…

Christian Dior double breasted blue wool overcoat, electric…

Electric Blue Dior Wool Overcoat with CD Satin Lining

Christian Dior double breasted blue wool overcoat, electric blue with black buttons with rolled collar and welted pockets and CD monogrammed satin lining

Christian Dior black ladies smoking Jacket, with black velvet…

Black Velvet Smoking Jacket by Christian Dior

Christian Dior black ladies smoking Jacket, with black velvet rolling collar, edged in black braid with large velvet covered buttons and velvet turn back cuffs

Black Christian Dior smoking jacket, with rolled collar lapel…

Monogrammed Christian Dior Smoking Jacket

Black Christian Dior smoking jacket, with rolled collar lapel and glass buttons, monogrammed patch pocket to chest

Christian Dior red satin blouse and black skirt, the blouse has…

Red Satin Blouse and Black Pencil Skirt Set

Christian Dior red satin blouse and black skirt, the blouse has shell button detailing to shoulder and cuffs, long sleeves and collarless. Together with a black, above the knee, woolen pencil skirt

3 Fashion books: Dior Balenciaga, Gruau, editions Assouline.…

Fashion Books Collection

3 Fashion books: Dior Balenciaga, Gruau, editions Assouline. Each in dust jacket. Balenciaga signed by author

Christian Dior black and white check dress, all in one sleeve,…

Checkered Dress with Floral Negligee

Christian Dior black and white check dress, all in one sleeve, bodice cut on the bias, finishing below the knee, with a black silk standup collar, together with a floral Christian Dior negligee with black lace

Christian Dior blouse and trousers, a red silk blouse with…

CD Red Silk Blouse and Navy Trousers

Christian Dior blouse and trousers, a red silk blouse with gathered detailing to shoulders and gold coloured CD buttons fastening at center front and 2 gathered cuff. Together with a pair of straight, wide legged navy trousers with turn up cuffs

Christian Dior, vintage wool coat, cream wool dated 1971, with…

Vintage Christian Dior Cream Wool Coat (1971)

Christian Dior, vintage wool coat, cream wool dated 1971, with oversized notched collar, double button closure, front slip pockets and belt sash