Christian Dior Gray Jacket with Vest - Circa Early 70's To 80's

A rare find from the late 1970s to early 1980s, this Dior jacket and vest set distills the sharp, structured elegance that defined the house’s menswear in the final years of Marc Bohan’s tenure as creative director. Bohan, who helmed Dior from 1960 to 1989, was known for his refined minimalism and his ability to balance tradition with modernity — a sensibility that extended into Dior’s menswear lines, often designed in close alignment with the brand’s haute couture standards.Cut in a crisp charcoal wool with understated pinstripes, this American-made ensemble reflects the transatlantic appeal Dior cultivated at the time: European sophistication with a distinctly American practicality. The softly padded shoulders, clean lapel, and tailored waistcoat speak to an era of dressing that prized confidence without ostentation.This is more than a vintage suit — it’s a piece of Dior’s design legacy during a pivotal moment in fashion history. Worn today, it carries the quiet authority of a time when elegance was built on precision, and power dressing was defined by restraint.