1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos This was one of his

This was one of his favorite fabric to use for day and the lines are also classically Halston

Unbelievable red silk Bob Mackie gown whose fabric has gold thread woven through the red

The dress itself is fairly simple - a chic little short skirt that has a touch of fullness

It is bias cut and with as little seaming as possible - I think his life goal was to work dresses around fabric rather then seam fabric into shape

5" across from outside edges of braiding detail

1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos This was one of hisAn amazing late forties, early fifties dress that makes a pretty, yet dramatic statement. The top is made from a slinky black silk jersey that is gathered and softly pleated to really show off the bodice. The seams are cut so that you get that pin up, cinch waist feel. I love it and I love the sexy plunge on both the front and back. The skirt is wonderful it is made of three layers over top each other. The innermost layer is a nude silky rayon