Amazing 1970s James Galanos Couture Brown & Black Navy Silk Crepe Front Slit Dress designer-calvin-klein around the waist and highlight

around the waist and highlight each arm where the sleeves are set in

Length: approx 35" from waist to shortest point of hem at the front

A stunning heirloom quality find

The white still feels crisp and the black floral print pops off that white backdrop perfectly

Amazing 1970s James Galanos Couture Brown & Black Navy Silk Crepe Front Slit Dress designer-calvin-klein around the waist and highlightIn 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