Superb 1957 James Galanos Oversized Floral Print Silk Dress w Matching Jacket designer-prada Hand sewn hem

Hand sewn hem

It is important to note that most of the shape is created by the deep inverted pleats that sit at the back and the soft wide gathers at the front

Unlined and zips to close at the back with a painted metal zipper

or even as a belt to cinch in the waist

Superb 1957 James Galanos Oversized Floral Print Silk Dress w Matching Jacket designer-prada Hand sewn hemThis is the second time I have has this dress in the shop and this time I found one with a matching crop jacket. I loved this dress the first time and I love it even more this time. James Galanos launched Galanos Originals in 1951. He was only 27 years old. 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