Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-thea-porter Fully lined in a taupe

Fully lined in a taupe silk that is embroidered with the Gucci logo throughout

Flap pockets sit on each hip and a there is a single breast pocket

The cut is all femme fatale - a fitted lean pencil skirt is nipped in at the waist and both the front and back are in a deep V

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

Waist: 18" to open -  flat across from side seam to side seam

Extraordinary Fall 1952 Lanvin by Castillo Haute Couture Brilliant Blue Alpaca Coat w Button Front designer-thea-porter Fully lined in a taupeThis 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