ON THE RADAR: CHRISTIAN DIOR, DESIGNER OF DREAMS EXHIBITION

WORDS BY AMELIA BELL

Right now, all eyes are on Dior. With a newly appointed artistic director, the return of the iconic noughties Saddle bag, and most recently, news of the largest ever Dior exhibition at London’s V&A museum — it’s all we can talk about.

Based on the major exhibition in Paris, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams will explore the history, impact and life of one of the most influential couturiers of all time, and more specifically, the illustrious designer’s fascination with British culture. As the man himself once said, “There is no other country in the world, besides my own, whose way of life I like so much. I love English traditions, English politeness, English architecture.’’ Just a few of the Anglo-centric design highlights we can’t wait to see up close: gowns made for legendary novelist Nancy Mitford, a couture dress worn by Princess Margaret for her 21^st birthday and of course, the iconic cinched-waist-full-skirted Bar suit.

If you can’t wait until the doors open in February 2019, a peruse of Farfetch’s vintage Christian Dior collection might just tide you over. From the Lady Dior Cannage Bag to those signature oversized frames, our selection of archival pieces include defining moments for the French fashion house that have become synonymous with Dior style. So really, you’d be investing in a little piece of history.

Here’s a selection of the most exhibition-worthy vintage Christian Dior pieces on Farfetch…