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1940s Tachi Castillo Skirt and Top Set with Novelty Aztec Print

$795
£599.11
€700.08
CA$1,128.16
A$1,131.59
CHF 656.39
MX$13,813.28
NOK 7,602.84
SEK 7,780.99
DKK 5,233.06

About the Item

Tachi Castillo was a pioneering female Mexican fashion designer whose work helped define the modern concept of “Mexican style,” a vibrant aesthetic that transcended borders and captivated audiences worldwide. Blending bold colours, rich textiles, indigenous prints, and intricate embroidery with contemporary tailoring, Castillo created a distinctive visual language that became internationally celebrated and widely emulated. Some of her famous clients were: Frida Kahlo, Paulette Godard, Lana Turner, Joan Fontaine, Dolores del Rio, Maria Felix, Brigitte Bardot and Princess Anne. This ensemble dates back to the 1940s and comprises a skirt and top set. Tailored from a lightweight cotton, it showcases a novelty Aztec print in emerald green set against a mustard-yellow and magenta speckled, painterly pattern with a white background. It is detailed all-over with see-through, iridescent sequins stitched on with white thread. These add texture and moments of shine to both pieces. The top has a t-shirt silhouette and a wide, scallop neckline. The shoulders are gathered forming small cap-sleeves over the top of the arms. The top is secured with an exposed zip along the left hand side and is unlined. The full-skirt has a high-waist cut with a wide waistband. It falls to the calf in soft, swirling folds. It is unlined and is fastened at the left hip with a zip and hook-and-eye clasp. The ensemble is in very good vintage condition, particularly for a piece of this age with just a few missing sequins but very few. It has no composition or size label so please check our measurements below as the fabric has no stretch. Photographed without a petticoat. We think a best fit for a UK 10 or US 6 with a smaller waist - there is plenty of give in the hip. MEASUREMENTS TOP BUST - 40 in. (102 cm) WAIST - 34 in. (86 cm) HIP - 36 in. (91 cm) LENGTH - 22.5 in. (57 cm) MEASUREMENTS SKIRT WAIST - 28 in. (71 cm) HIP - 48 in. (122 cm) LENGTH - 33 in. (84 cm)
  • Designer:
    Tachi Castillo
  • Brand:
    Tachi Castillo
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Marked Size: 6 (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 34 in (86.36 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55028466192

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