Spectacular Late 1970s Galanos Couture Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Brilliant Floral Print designer-azzedine-alaia Waist: 14" flat across the

Waist: 14" flat across the back from seam to seam

It is dramatic and so wearable - you can use it as an evening cape or coat by adding a well placed brooch or use it in your home as a show-stopping accessory

this is one of the stand out pieces from the show and was wait listed and photoed everywhere

Fully lined with a white silky rayon

The skirt closes with a button at the top of the neck as described above

Spectacular Late 1970s Galanos Couture Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Brilliant Floral Print designer-azzedine-alaia Waist: 14" flat across theIn 1951, 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