Fall 1968 James Galanos Couture Metallic Gold and Silver Detail on Net Dress 1920s and Antique and hand-crafted embellishments

and hand-crafted embellishments

Item# D584

Note that the color is a little softer brown in person with a more "textured" feel that the linen gives the fabric - the close up of the belt is closest color wise

Both pieces are made of a silk that is very light and easy to wear

rich purple velvet

Fall 1968 James Galanos Couture Metallic Gold and Silver Detail on Net Dress 1920s and Antique and hand-crafted embellishmentsAmerican couturier, James Galanos, made gowns with a level of craftsmanship that left even Frances most esteemed couturiers astonished that an American could equal their craft. The immaculate construction of a Galanos gowns are amazing. His price points were high, but his clients were more then willing to pay for the quality of what they received. He was a master cutter and he used proper couture techniques to create his pieces. Galanos was