Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-alfred-bosand The dress is meant to

The dress is meant to mold and curve around a real body with a strong nod to the fifties fitted wiggle dress so my mannequin is not even coming close to doing this piece full justice

The detailing on this set is the true delight

This then has romantic bouquets of pretty spring florals trailing across its entire surface

Fully lined in a blue silk and closes at the back with a hidden set zipper

This Malcolm Starr silk dress is absolutely stunning and it is this kind of dress that I think of and love when I think this label

Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-alfred-bosand The dress is meant toIn 1951, 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. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready to wear for that time period. That said, his ready to wear was made to almost true couture standards and were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos