Spring 1964 James Galanos Huge Floral Screened Black Silk Dress sold copper sequins and huge prong

copper sequins and huge prong set rhinestone crystals

It slips over the neck and then plunges down extremely low to the band at the front waist

The cut is simple but it is very sexy with a wrapped feel to the bodice and its long silhouette

Both pieces are fully lined

Waist: 13" flat across the back from side to side

Spring 1964 James Galanos Huge Floral Screened Black Silk Dress sold copper sequins and huge prongJames 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 being a true Haute Couturier, he certainly produced clothing that had all of the hallmarks that define couture. This attention to detail and cut gave him the status as being known as one of the 'American Couturiers'. This dress is a fantastic