Rare 1959 James Galanos Red Felt Dress designer-john-galliano Franco Moschino did an entire

Franco Moschino did an entire collection of pieces that played on the classic Chanel suitings and this jacket is part of that parody

The bodice has a pretty silk chiffon edging in a sweetheart bust line

A stylized black art deco pattern in black seed beads add extra detailing to this dramatic trim

There is subtle netting under the hip area to help to add and hold the shape of the skirt

The front plunges to the waist and is wired inside so that it stays perfectly in place

Rare 1959 James Galanos Red Felt Dress designer-john-galliano Franco Moschino did an entireThis is an outstanding early example of James Galanos work! The near identical dress resides in the permanent collection at The Metropolitan Museum in NYC in a black version. I think the beautiful red version is so much better! Galanos was a designer for whom the fabric was always the start point and this particular fabric is wonderful! It is a deep blood red and cut to skim over the body. The Met's description of the black version feels proper to