Minimalist c. 1964 James Galanos Superb Detailed Square Neckline Long Sheath Dress designer-patrick-kelly dramatic gowns for an evening

dramatic gowns for an evening out

It has no closures just a touch of elastic at the base of the back and the lace will stretch

66" to the back hem

Note that it does close all the way up - it was just too small on the mannequin

This is a stupendous early seventies suit by Louis Feraud that I think is just tremendous

Minimalist c. 1964 James Galanos Superb Detailed Square Neckline Long Sheath Dress designer-patrick-kelly dramatic gowns for an eveningIn 1951 a 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