Rare 1984 Christian Dior Haute Couture by Canton Furs Model #3007 ‘Dynastie' Russian Sable Coat designer-hermes McCartney explored grown-up territory

McCartney explored grown-up territory

The Annacat label was a favorite of British Vogue at the time and their pieces were often used in the editorial pages so I would not be surprised to stumble across a photo of this fabulous little piece one day

The cut and design are all bombshell and pin up girl - it is fitted to skim your curves and has a fantastic huge grey scale lily print on the cheery red back drop

The dress is fantastic - side hip pockets set so they sit out from the hip and really emphasize the bombshell feel

The bodice is lined in pale yellow tissue silk and the skirt has a layer of tulle that sits between the inner silk lining and the yellow silk of the exterior

Rare 1984 Christian Dior Haute Couture by Canton Furs Model #3007 ‘Dynastie' Russian Sable Coat designer-hermes McCartney explored grown-up territoryThis is an incredible and rare piece of Dior's history in the fur market. During this time period there were select furriers that had permission to make the Haute Couture pieces and the maker of this coat, Canton Furs in Lausanne was one of those. This coat was made in 1984 and this time period was known as the 'Golden Age' for the Dior fur division. Frederic Castet was appointed the head of the division after joining Dior in 1953. He single handedly