Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-victor-costa Item# A361

Item# A361

The edges are finished with his signature stitching that makes the jersey slightly curve and ruffle

This precise seaming and cut are all done to give that exact distinct shape that he wished the piece to have

There is stiffened tulle just inside the edge of the shoulder for shape and this lets them puff out slightly around the upper arm and then it narrows down to their ends

Reference Photo: (1-2) Fall 1980 John Anthony Runway

Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-victor-costa Item# A361This beautiful and rare coat is from the Fall 1952 Lanvin Collection. It was made under the creative direction of Antonio Castillo. True Couture examples from this era are extremely rare and this is a fantastic piece showcasing the Haute Couture work being done by the house of Lanvin during the years that Antonio Castillo headed the atelier. Castillo started off his career at the houses of Paquin and Piquet. He also did a stint designing accessories