Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-ruben-panis Fully interlined with a black

Fully interlined with a black crepe chiffon through the skirt and back silky rayon through the bodice

The skirt is cut to be very full and I have photoed it with a crinoline underneath so you can get a true sense of the volume that is there

Braided black silk item features a gilt metal pendant 'set' with glass cabochons & faux pearls

Long panels of fabric drape down from the knot to cascade down one side

Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-ruben-panis Fully interlined with a blackThis 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