1970s Galanos Couture Silk Chiffon Pant & Over Dress Set w Metallic Lace Detailing designer-burberry I have taken a photo

I have taken a photo of it on the mannequin and if you turn the layers inside out its even more shredded on one inner layer then how this looks

Onto this is a secondary pattern that is hand-painted onto the fabric

It is one of the most spectacular dresses from this period I have had in the shop

The bodice has wide straps with the same technique used and a square cut neckline

They do not have any padding but I suspect that they once did - you could easily add a light pad back in if you prefer it to look and feel more structured

1970s Galanos Couture Silk Chiffon Pant & Over Dress Set w Metallic Lace Detailing designer-burberry I have taken a photoJames 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 period. When you covert to modern dollars the top end figure would be about $31,000 today. His ready to wear was made to couture standards and on par with the French couturiers of the