Rare 1959 James Galanos Red Felt Dress designer-john-galliano It has a dramatic neckline

It has a dramatic neckline with its built in bra cups that are set within a series of rounded cut outs

The front plunges to the waist and is wired inside so that it stays perfectly in place

The skirt is that classic late sixties

A stylized black art deco pattern in black seed beads add extra detailing to this dramatic trim

There is subtle netting under the hip area to help to add and hold the shape of the skirt

Rare 1959 James Galanos Red Felt Dress designer-john-galliano It has a dramatic necklineThis is an outstanding early example of James Galanos work! The near identical dress resides in the permanent collection at The Metropolitan Museum in NYC in a black version. I think the beautiful red version is so much better! Galanos was a designer for whom the fabric was always the start point and this particular fabric is wonderful! It is a deep blood red and cut to skim over the body. The Met's description of the black version feels proper to