1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress designer-mr-blackwell The base is a hand

The base is a hand dyed Egyptian cotton done in a dusky pink terracotta

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED-LRG (6-12)

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam (before buckling to cinch)

The buckle is a gloss white - meant to match the patent go go boots that I am sure were originally styled with this beauty

1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress designer-mr-blackwell The base is a handCastillo is of course for his movie costumes and his work at Lanvin. Pieces from his Lanvin days are highly collectible and to find piece that pre date that are as rare as rare can be. This piece is just that as it is from the 1945 1950 time period when he worked for Elizabeth Arden's design salon and on top of being rare is exceptionally beautiful. This is the dress for the girl that wants a LBD but with the kind of details you only find in couture