1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-missoni having pieces potentially shipped multiple

having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care

Item# E446

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-LRG (6-10)

Reference Photo: Spring 1979 Halston Runway

I have shown it without the wide belt as it did not quite sit right on my rigid mannequin

1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-missoni having pieces potentially shipped multipleA fantastic late 1950s Galanos that shows the level of control and excellent he had when it came to form and structure. A textured black wool is cut almost architecturally to make this classic little black dress. You can see the influence of other houses Balenciaga for example in the rounded shoulders and strong A line skirt. A single deep inverted pleat is built into each side of the skirt which helps to hold the shape and give ease for movement. The