Minimalist Early 1960s James Galanos Couture Larger One Shoulder Black Crepe Long Column Dress designer-donald-brooks and flattering

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Each sleeve jas hidden set snaps to close

There are literally yards of silk that have gone into its construction

Running through the waist is a black cord tie that wraps around you inside and creates some shape at the front

Minimalist Early 1960s James Galanos Couture Larger One Shoulder Black Crepe Long Column Dress designer-donald-brooks and flatteringIn 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. 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. 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. Galanos was a master cutter