1970s James Galanos Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Beaded Butterfly Detailing z-archive-2010s Onto the skirt are little

Onto the skirt are little cut out organza flowers that are applied in rows

The Bessi company was launched in 1950 but it was not until 1968 that it started producing the printed pieces that the label is now associated with

true blue with a custom print in white screened on to represent tropical flowers

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1970s James Galanos Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Beaded Butterfly Detailing z-archive-2010s Onto the skirt are littleThe label on this dress date it to the 1970s period. It was made under the creative direction of James Galanos. In 1951 a 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. His ready to wear line was made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. He was truly one of the great American designers and his