1970s James Galanos Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Beaded Butterfly Detailing z-archive-2010s There is no collar or

There is no collar or visible closures on the coat to break the lines of it

The accent details are stunning loops and swirls of stylised flowers and vines with little floral details scattered about

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

It's near twin is held in the collection of The Philadelphia Museum of Art with a slight variation on the skirt

1970s James Galanos Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Beaded Butterfly Detailing z-archive-2010s There is no collar orThe 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