Superb 1957 James Galanos Oversized Floral Print Silk Dress w Matching Jacket designer-prada Lined in a matching solid

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

There is so much volume through the skirt that the repairs get lost in the folds and netting

The dress is cut as simple as can be - it s simple shift

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

Unlined and zips to close at the back with a painted metal zipper

Superb 1957 James Galanos Oversized Floral Print Silk Dress w Matching Jacket designer-prada Lined in a matching solidThis 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