Gorgeous 1970s Christian Dior by Frederic Castet Rich Brown-Black Fur Coat w Tie Belt z-archive-oscardelarenta The bead work gives the

The bead work gives the design a slightly raised effect and they have a subtle glimmer in the light

It has a sharply pointed collar and long straight sleeves with button cuffs

90" silk sash is still present and you can wrap and tie this as you wish

a simple bodice and straps that curve up and around each shoulder

It is cut to train far past the hem of the gown

Gorgeous 1970s Christian Dior by Frederic Castet Rich Brown-Black Fur Coat w Tie Belt z-archive-oscardelarenta The bead work gives theI have held this in my archives for several years now and I think that it is a stunning example of the fur pieces being produced at this point in Dior's history. 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 restructured the fourrure department to follow the haute couture and the prt porter philosophy of the house in 1968.