Superb 1957 James Galanos Oversized Floral Print Silk Dress w Matching Jacket designer-prada A rhinestone studded belt buckle

A rhinestone studded belt buckle finishes with the perfect amount of glitz

This one is a fantastic vest hand-dyed to a deep rust color - you can imagine the dye came from the deserts themselves

It is important to note that most of the shape is created by the deep inverted pleats that sit at the back and the soft wide gathers at the front

Total length: 64" from top of shoulder to hem and the sleeves extend a few inches past the hem

Lined in a matching solid colour version of the same purple silk as the exterior

Superb 1957 James Galanos Oversized Floral Print Silk Dress w Matching Jacket designer-prada A rhinestone studded belt buckleThis is the second time I have has this dress in the shop and this time I found one with a matching crop jacket. I loved this dress the first time and I love it even more this time. James Galanos launched Galanos Originals in 1951. He was only 27 years old. 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