c.1954 Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Haute Couture Emerald & Gold Organza Dress Accessories and Separates Onto that is a beautiful

Onto that is a beautiful hand done detailing that completely covers the bodice of the dress across the full front and the back

It was shown worn open in the show but it is even better closed and tied in my opinion

When presented there is was shown belted to give it shape and with gold cuffs layered over the sleeves

prob not suitable for more than a B cup

There is some patina to some leafs - please super-size the photos to see - I do not feel these detract at all and in pieces like this the natural aging and wear only adds to their sense of history and appeal

c.1954 Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Haute Couture Emerald & Gold Organza Dress Accessories and Separates Onto that is a beautifulThis is a stunning example of the 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 for Chanel. In 1950 he became the head designer at the House of Lanvin. The press at the time lauded him, along with Balmain, Dior and Balenciaga, as the new generation of the Paris Couture designers.