Rare 1950s Lanvin Castillo Demi-Couture Blue Silk Dress & Jacket designer-philip-hulitar looks to be unworn condition

looks to be unworn condition

The exterior is a stunning custom printed silk with an almost tropical feel

I am always so pleased to have a Helena Barbieri piece come into the shop as they are a rare label to find and each is very special

the country or some far off exotic place

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Rare 1950s Lanvin Castillo Demi-Couture Blue Silk Dress & Jacket designer-philip-hulitar looks to be unworn conditionThis is an extremely rare Jeanne Lanvin Castillo labeled ensemble. The label is that of the "Execute par Maria Carine sur autorization speciale", which translates to: "made by Maria Carine with special authorization. That label is best explained by this partial excerpt from the Vintage Fashion Guild: The Maria Carine atelier was owned by Maria Moutet Chenu. She worked with four couturiers: Heim, Desses, LaRoche, and Lanvin. After the couture showings,