CASTILLO

The Spanish  designer Antonio Castillo has been Artistic Director of the House of Lanvin  from 1950 to 1963 ( some dresses of this period were signed Lanvin-Castillo ), opened his own House in 1964 … and closed in 1969 : it’s very easy to date this olive green wool dress !

Low waist cut, but a belt to tie;

Front buttonage with beautiful matching bakelite buttons

Silk lining and hand finishings

Couture Label with number