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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A pair of Christian Dior sunglasses. Made in Italy. Features…

Christian Dior Multicolour Sunglasses with Diorsolar Shield Lenses

A pair of Christian Dior sunglasses. Made in Italy. Features multicolour frames with Diorsolar shield mirror lenses, and Dior logo on the arms. White tone harware. Model 60QUW. Comes together with box and polishing cloth.

Dior, so real sunglasses, aviator sunglasses with leather trims,…

Dior, so real sunglasses, aviator sunglasses with leather trims, reflective silver lenses, and split silver frames, labelled 'Christian Dior' with case and box

Christian Dior Paris, Butterfly Audacieuse, black and pink…

Christian Dior Paris, Butterfly Audacieuse, black and pink framed sunglasses, together with case

Christian Dior Paris, a pair of black framed and lime green…

Christian Dior Paris, a pair of black framed and lime green metal sunglasses, together with case

Christian Dior Paris, a pair of fine black and blue frame…

Christian Dior Paris, a pair of fine black and blue frame sunglasses, together with case

Christian Dior, limited edition sunglasses, the square frames…

Dior Limited Edition Crystal Arm Square Sunglasses

Christian Dior, limited edition sunglasses, the square frames styled in black composite with crystal encrusted arms.

A pair of Christian Dior Mystere sunglasses. Features dark blue…

Dior Mystere Sunglasses with Pink Crystal Embellishments

A pair of Christian Dior Mystere sunglasses. Features dark blue frames with black tinted lenses, embellished with pink crystals on the arms. Made in Italy.

A pair of Christian Dior Reflected sunglasses. Features silver…

Christian Dior Reflected Sunglasses with Mirrored Lenses

A pair of Christian Dior Reflected sunglasses. Features silver frames with mirrored lenses and green nose rests. Made in Italy. Model number 85LDS. Comes together with sunglasses case and box.

A pair of Christian Dior Sideral 2 sunglasses. Features cat eye…

Rose Gold Christian Dior Cat Eye Sunglasses

A pair of Christian Dior Sideral 2 sunglasses. Features cat eye frames with top rim cut-out of rose gold tone metal, with rose tinted mirrored lenses. Made in Italy. Comes together with sunglasses case and outer box.

A pair of Christian Dior Sunglasses. Model number 2502. Made in…

Christian Dior Sunglasses, Model 2502, Made in Austria

A pair of Christian Dior Sunglasses. Model number 2502. Made in Austria. Lens size 5.1 x 6.8 cm.

A pair of Christian Dior Murmure sunglasses. Features black…

Gold Rimmed Christian Dior Sunglasses with Black Lenses

A pair of Christian Dior Murmure sunglasses. Features black lenses with gold tone rim around the frames. Made in Japan. Comes in silver Dior case.

Christian Dior White Acetate Glisten sunglasses E5DJD

Dior White Glisten Sunglasses

Christian Dior White Acetate Glisten sunglasses E5DJD

Boxed pair lady's Dior sun glasses

Lady's Dior Sun Glasses in Boxed Pair

Boxed pair lady's Dior sun glasses

A pair of oversized 2475 sunglasses, Christian Dior. Features…

Christian Dior Oversized Sunglasses with Gold Tone Frames

A pair of oversized 2475 sunglasses, Christian Dior. Features gold tone metal ribbed frames with CD logo on each arm.

A pair of Christian Dior 2387 sunglasses. Circa 1980's. Gold…

Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses with Graduated Lenses

A pair of Christian Dior 2387 sunglasses. Circa 1980's. Gold tone metal frames with blue to yellow graduated lenses. Made in Austria, signed CD. With non-branded microfiber bag.

Pair of Christian Dior retro sunglasses circa 1970, with case…

1970 Christian Dior Sunglasses with Case Protector

Pair of Christian Dior retro sunglasses circa 1970, with case protector

Pair of Christian Dior retro sunglasses circa 1970, with case…

1970 Christian Dior Retro Sunglasses with Case Protector

Pair of Christian Dior retro sunglasses circa 1970, with case protector

Pair of Christian Dior retro sunglasses circa 1970, with case…

1970 Christian Dior Sunglasses with Case Protector

Pair of Christian Dior retro sunglasses circa 1970, with case protector

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black…

Christian Dior Black Sunglasses with Case

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black composite, with case.

A pair of sunglasses by Dior, styled in blue composite, with…

Dior Blue Composite Sunglasses with Case

A pair of sunglasses by Dior, styled in blue composite, with case.

A pair of Miss Diorella sunglasses by Christian Dior, limited…

Limited Edition Miss Diorella Sunglasses with Pink Lenses

A pair of Miss Diorella sunglasses by Christian Dior, limited edition, styled with pink rimless lenses and silver metal arms, reference 30SEW 120, with case.

A pair of Christian Dior 'Chromic' sunglasses, model LMJ96,…

Christian Dior Chromic Sunglasses LMJ96 4723145

A pair of Christian Dior 'Chromic' sunglasses, model LMJ96, 4723145.

A pair of Christian Dior sunglasses, 'So Real' model, Q…

Christian Dior So Real Sunglasses in Original Box

A pair of Christian Dior sunglasses, 'So Real' model, Q CMO1AVRCJ. In original box.

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in silver metal…

Dior Silver Sunglasses with Case

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in silver metal hardware with 'Dior' to sides, with case

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, from a limited edition…

Limited Edition Christian Dior Sunglasses in Black and Silver

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, from a limited edition range, styled in black composite and silver metal, boxed

Christian Dior sunglasses with carry pouch

Dior Sunglasses with Pouch

Christian Dior sunglasses with carry pouch

Christian Dior, three pairs of vintage sunglasses, stamped…

Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses with Cases (Set of 3)

Christian Dior, three pairs of vintage sunglasses, stamped 'Christian Dior', with cases (3)

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled with green…

Christian Dior Sunglasses with Green Tinted Lenses and Case

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled with green tinted lenses with silver metal frame, with case.

A pair of vintage sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in green…

Green Christian Dior Vintage Sunglasses

A pair of vintage sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in green composite.

A pair of blossom sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in…

Tortoise Shell Sunglasses by Christian Dior with Case

A pair of blossom sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in tortoise shell with silver arms, with case.

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black…

Dior Black Sunglasses with Clear Stone Detail

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black composite with clear stone detail to sides, boxed.

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black…

Christian Dior Black Sunglasses with Silver Details

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black composite with silver metal details to sides, boxed.

Vintage Christian Dior sunglasses

Christian Dior Vintage Sunglasses

Vintage Christian Dior sunglasses

A pair of Christian Dior vintage sunglasses, circa 1970, of…

Green Square Vintage Dior Sunglasses (7 words)

A pair of Christian Dior vintage sunglasses, circa 1970, of green square design

Christian Dior, two pairs of sunglasses, marked 'Christian Dior…

Christian Dior Sunglasses with Boxes (2)

Christian Dior, two pairs of sunglasses, marked 'Christian Dior Made in Italy CE' and numbered, with original boxes (2)

Three pairs of designer fashion sunglasses comprising Chanel,…

Designer Sunglasses Trio with Cases: Chanel, Dior, Fiorelli

Three pairs of designer fashion sunglasses comprising Chanel, Dior and and Fiorelli (2 with protection cases)

Dior J'adore sunglasses in original case

Dior J'adore Sunglasses in Original Case

Dior J'adore sunglasses in original case

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black…

Dior Sunglasses: Black Composite with Gold Detail

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, styled in black composite with gold coloured detail to the frame and arms

Christian Dior sunglasses in original box

Christian Dior Sunglasses in Box

Christian Dior sunglasses in original box

1980s Christian Dior sunglasses, with case

Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses with Case

1980s Christian Dior sunglasses, with case

A pair of sunglasses by Dior, the titanium coloured composite…

Dior Sunglasses: Titanium Frame with Copper Detail

A pair of sunglasses by Dior, the titanium coloured composite frame with jagged copper detail.

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, the black composite…

Christian Dior Sunglasses with Silver Detail and Case

A pair of sunglasses by Christian Dior, the black composite frames with silver metal detail, with case and box