Archive Couture, Reimagined
Christian Dior
The New Look, Reborn.
The New Look, the Bar jacket, and a romantic vision of femininity that revived post-war Paris.
The House
The House of Christian Dior
Christian Dior founded his house in Paris in 1946, and with his first collection in 1947 he stunned the world, unveiling the 'New Look' that restored glamour, abundance and hope to a city worn down by war.
The New Look's cinched waist, rounded shoulders and extravagant full skirt, anchored by the sculptural Bar jacket, redefined the feminine silhouette and reestablished Paris as the capital of couture.
In just a decade Dior built an empire, pioneering the licensing and globalisation of a couture name and dressing the most elegant women of the age in his romantic, flower-inspired creations.
After his sudden death in 1957 the house passed through a remarkable lineage, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano and beyond, each reinterpreting his romantic genius.
Today Christian Dior remains one of the most storied names in fashion, a house where the founder's love of flowers, femininity and grand Parisian elegance continues to bloom.
Founded
1946
Founder
Christian Dior
Origin
Paris, France
Headquarters
Paris, France
Signature
The New Look, the Bar jacket, and a romantic vision of femininity that revived post-war Paris.
Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.
— Christian Dior
The Collection
The Christian Dior Archive
Authenticated vintage and archive pieces, available to rent.
This luxurious black velvet 1950's Dior cape features a floor-sweeping, dramatic silhouette complete with a pointed hood topped with a statement black tassel for a timelessly glamorous outerwear piece.
Vintage
Late 00's gold framed oversized clear/peach coloured lens glasses
Vintage
Early 90's chambray cotton tennis jacket with white and denim blue colourblock pattern and full neck zip
1990s
Dark navy crewneck short-sleeve t-shirt featuring a large front chest patch logo in a grey Dior Oblique monogram pattern.
Vintage
Black linen front button semi sheer summer dress with gold button details
Vintage
Tan short-sleeve polo shirt featuring a dark ornate damask pattern across the chest and dark triple-stripe accents along the sleeves and lower hem.
Vintage
Grey heather knee-length skirt featuring a wide banded waistband, pleated asymmetric overlay, and a subtle front slit detail.
Vintage
Vintage Christian Dior Tricots et Coordonnés A-line midi skirt featuring a horizontal striped pattern in yellow, ochre, blue, and light blue tones, detailed with a fitted waistband and side pockets.
Vintage
Christian Dior coral red linen sun dress featuring thick tank straps, a square neckline, a tailored fitted bodice with pleating, a defined waist, gold-tone front button-down closures, and a knee-length sheath skirt with a front hem slit.
Vintage
Christian Dior long-sleeve geometric print shirt rendered in a vibrant mustard yellow with lime green and white retro tile motifs, featuring a wide pointed collar, covered front button closures, subtle yoke detailing across the chest and back, and single-button barrel cuffs.
Vintage
Hedi Slimane Era Dior Homme black tailored dress trousers featuring a slim, straight-leg silhouette with sharp pressed leg creases, side slip pockets, rear welt pockets, a concealed zip fly, and a tab closure waistband. Crafted in Italy from 100% Super 100s wool with a Bemberg lining.
Vintage
Vintage Christian Dior short-sleeve camp shirt in off-white featuring a brown windowpane grid check pattern. Crafted from lightweight, semi-sheer woven silk with an open relaxed collar, a front patch pocket at the chest, pearlized front buttons, and a straight hemline.
Vintage
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