Lanvin Castillo Adaptation

Antonio Castillo joined the prestigious House of Lanvin in 1950.  While he upheld many of the Lanvin traditions his Spanish heritage was apparent in his use of lace, embroidery and brilliant colors.

This attention getting dress designed by Lanvin Castillo is an adaptation made by Nanty.

The fabric is a gorgeous shade of true red with a velvet bamboo leaf design in darker shades of red.  It is fully lined and has three petticoats.  The bodice is boned, gathered at the bust line, and the straps can be worn off the shoulder.  There is a metal zipper at the center back and an extravagant bow that is sewn on one side of the zipper and snaps in place on the other side.  This is one of those wonderful dresses that is just as pretty coming and going.

Worn once in 1959, this dress is in excellent condition.