1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress designer-mr-blackwell The buckle is a gloss

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

It appears that the back seams where let out at some point and in certain light there is the faint tell tale lines

This is a definite piece that either you will have to be shockingly brave or find something fabulous to wear under it as the front literally plunges to the waist

I love the ribbing that defines the waist and hem

1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress designer-mr-blackwell The buckle is a glossCastillo 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