c.1954 Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Haute Couture Emerald & Gold Organza Dress Accessories and Separates Because of where it sits

Because of where it sits and the complexity of the design its not really noticeable once on

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

An ink black & rich red velvet striped circles the waist and again around the hem

c.1954 Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Haute Couture Emerald & Gold Organza Dress Accessories and Separates Because of where it sitsThis 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.