1970s James Galanos Soft Pale Grey & White Floral Print Silk & Silk Chiffon Caped Dress designer-pauline-trigere Note that the zipper has

Note that the zipper has the teeniest bit of "stick" to it

There is a dark smudge on one shoulder and perhaps the occasional scuff to the fabric

The skirt is made out of the the same silk but the parts between the ribbon finish are more opaque so it feels as if it is a heavier weighted silk even though it is not

All of this negligible and I photoed the worst bits

1970s James Galanos Soft Pale Grey & White Floral Print Silk & Silk Chiffon Caped Dress designer-pauline-trigere Note that the zipper hasJames Galanos was known as the designer that could rival the French in terms of construction and design. He launched his atelier in 1951 and though he was never a designer that was formally acknowledged as a Haute Couture atelier he certainly was producing clothing with many of the hallmarks that define couture. This gave him the reputation of being known as one of the 'American Couturiers' and women flocked to buy his creations. The label on this