Fall 1987 James Galanos Extreme Ruffled Swiss Dot & Silk Dress mao-hide The skirt is quite full

The skirt is quite full and is made more so by the inner layer of tulle that is attached

The multi-colour print is so detailed that from afar it looks like a swirl pinks and reds and is just fantastic to see

worked into elaborate looped flat braiding

Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

Fall 1987 James Galanos Extreme Ruffled Swiss Dot & Silk Dress mao-hide The skirt is quite fullGalanos was known as the designer that could rival the French in terms of construction and design. He launched his atelier in 1951 and although his atelier was never formally designated as Haute Couture by the French, he certainly produced clothing that met the parameters of couture and he is often referred to as one of the great American couturiers. Here, we see that high level of workmanship put into this dress. The body of the dress is made of a