Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-thea-porter The cape is unlined and

The cape is unlined and the inner jumpsuit is lined as described above

It widens out gradually as it falls from the waist and is set into the waist with a series of soft folds

The skirt is full under the last row

This one has a double row of shiny buttons that run down the front and a very wide collar that is rounded off at its edges

The neckline is of course

Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-thea-porter The cape is unlined andThis 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