Antonio Castillo for Elizabeth Arden Coat

Castillo for Elizabeth Arden coat and suit pictured for Vogue magazine, Nov. 1, 1947

I am deeply indebted to Monica D. Murgia for her in-depth research about Antonio Castillo and the few short years he worked for Elizabeth Arden.  I highly recommend you read her blog post about the collaboration between Castillo and Arden to understand how special the coat I am going to show you today is.

Antonio Castillo worked for Elizabeth Arden from October, 1945 until 1950 when he left to join the House of Lanvin.  He produced couture garments for the clientele at the Arden salon exclusively until the Fall of 1949, when his first ready-to-wear collection was produced and sold wholesale to leading department stores like Neiman Marcus and I. Magnin.

Castillo for Elizabeth Arden 1947 couture coat at Couture Allure.

It is my pleasure to present this couture coat from Castillo for Elizabeth Arden from the Fall 1947 collection.  The coat is made from navy and black striped silk ottoman and features hand finishing and couture construction throughout.  While not perfect, this is a rare and very special example of American couture and is now available at Couture Allure.


New at Couture Allure - Vintage Coats and Capes

New this week at Couture Allure are several incredible vintage coats from this year's collection.  If you're looking for a vintage cape, I have a couple of those as well.  Oh, and a 1950s ballgown for a bit of variety.  Be sure to check our What's New page to see all the latest additions to the site!

Castillo for Elizabeth Arden couture silk coat

1940s faux leopard fur jacket

1960s Mod orange wool coat with mink cuffs

1960s Jimmy Hourihan wool plaid cape

1960s Kimberly wool knit dress with matching cape

1950s strapless full skirt evening gown


Weekend Eye Candy - Givenchy, 1953

Hubert de Givenchy designed this stunning ballgown in 1953.  White silk satin strapless gown is set off with an embroidered long stole lined in pink.

Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 3

You know their names, but what about their faces? In day 3 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.

Jacques Heim

Germaine Lecomte

Marcelle Dormoy

Jeanne Lafaurie

Raphael

Charles Montaigne

jen
Lucille Manguin

All photos by George Saad for L'art et la Mode

Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 2

You know their names, but what about their faces? In day 2 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.

Mme. Gres

Jacques Griffe

Marcel Rochas

Molyneux

Jean Patou

Marie-Blanche de Polignac, daughter of Jeanne Lanvin

Marie-Louise Bruyere
All photos by George Saad for L'art et la Mode

Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 1

You know their names, but what about their faces?  In day 1 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.

Christian Dior

Jacques Fath

Jean Desses

Pierre Balmain

Robert Piquet
Nina Ricci

Marie-Louise Carven
All photos by George Saad for L'art et la Mode

Trend alert: skorts


Don't look so confused, lol, skorts are often from the word skirt and shorts, yeses and the trend is back, but better this time, these are Zara inspired skorts and different ways to rock them, will update this post with more pictures
This trend is making a definite comeback, ladies will you rock Em?


My pending turban tutorial

So I have been dying to teach you these turban tutorials but uploading the video is really hard, I have done the tutorials, am just hoping I'll be able to upload them tonight
So hopefully, it'll be here soon


Chic office attires



Hi guys, this was supposed to be Monday's post, so am going to put up flexible chic outfits which can be worn to the office and ormal occasions, 
Pick your look

Hi guys

So am having very serious issues uploading post, because my wireless router has been disconnected and the new one I am using is too slow, so bear with me, I'll resolve the issue real soon. Stay blessed

Blinged and sequined gele

Hey divas
So blinged and sequined gele have been trending for some time now and they are really awesome, here are some beautiful ladies rocking the trend
Would you rock this trend?