2000s John Galliano for Christian Dior Felt Wool Cutout Coat

This John Galliano for Christian Dior wool felt coat was designed for the fashion house's Fall 2002 collection. It is tailored in a classic late 1990s or Y2K 'coatigan' shape, with wide sleeves and button detail.  It features an unusual cutout design of flowers and slits which create an almost leaf-like shape. The piece has a rounded collar and five large tooth effect toggle fastenings, which run in parallel to the slash detail down the front. The sleeves are wide and are finished with rows of slits to each cuff. The coat has a waist seam which helps to define its shape, and a lovely structured A-line. The fabric is a very deep chocolate brown/black colour, with a paler brown contrast colour on the inside, which is revealed via the cutout details throughout. Both the left and right sides have a deep pocket, perfect for holding winter essentials. The coat falls to a maxi length, and the hem is adorned with further flowers, contrast stitching, and slashed cutout details. The red version was worn by Rihanna to a men's fashion week event in Paris in June 2024.

The coat is in fabulous vintage condition, with no visible marks or flaws. Labelled very faintly as a size 'S', it would best fit a 10 UK or 6 US and below.  Due to the length, it would be better suited to someone taller, at 5ft 7in and above. Our model is a UK 8-10 and 5ft 11in. (180cm), this coat was a good fit on her. 

MEASUREMENTS:

BUST: 39 in ( 99.06 cm )
WAIST: 34 in ( 86.36 cm )
SHOULDER: 32 in. ( 81.28 cm )
HIP: 38 in. ( 96.52 cm )
LENGTH: 64 in. ( 162.56 cm )