This gorgeous vintage Christian Dior black mink coat has an interesting history; the coat is a beautiful black/mahogany mink full pelt that was handpicked from Christian Dior in NYC ( according daughter of the owner). The coat was then tailored by Lisle T Miller Co. it has been kept in cold storage and only worn a handful of times. The fur is black with deep mahogany undertones. The belt is matching fur. There are 2 fabric-covered furrier closures at the bust and waist. The lining is a deep chocolate brown with beautiful embroidered roses along the bottom.
The coat does have a personalized tag on it that reads "Christian Dior for XXXX XXXX ( The original owner's name)- you can probably have the name removed by a fur expert if it bothers you. The other label is Lisle T. Miller, a top furrier. This coat cost over $8,000 to make in the 1980s. This is your chance to own a STUNNING piece that is so unique and perfect- no one else will have one exactly like it!
Marked Size: none Bust: 38
Waist: 36
Max Hips: 42
Shoulder: 17
Sleeve from shoulder: 22.5
Sleeve from underarm: 16.5
Length: 42
Length (shoulder to waist): 16
Length (waist to hem): 26
CONDITION: Mint
If you'd like to not feel guilty about wearing a vintage fur, read a great, well done article that appeared in Collectors Weekly by Lisa Hix, and reprinted on my Vintage Blog entitled "? Finally, the voice of reason- it’s actually “green” to wear vintage fur!"
It's the voice of reason, at last!