Brilliant 1957 James Galanos Large Floral Print Front Gathered Silk Evening Dress designer-todd-oldham Item# DD2024

Item# DD2024

The lace used has a slightly starched so it has a touch of structure to it to hold the shape and volume created

juxtaposed in one ensemble to provide interest

Each cuff snaps to close with a fabric covered hidden snap

By the time Halley opened his own atelier in 1966 he was well on his way to fame

Brilliant 1957 James Galanos Large Floral Print Front Gathered Silk Evening Dress designer-todd-oldham Item# DD2024In 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 and were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a