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Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress
Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress
Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress
Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress
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James Galanos made couture-level gowns with a level of craftsmanship that were on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter and draper and he used couture techniques in the construction of his dresses and gowns.His work is held in all of the major museums and he is one of my personal favorites.

Here he has used a beautiful, fine silk chiffon that is completely covered with a large purple flower print. The skirt is cut to have a touch of a wrapped, sarong feel to it. It is attached but set into the waist so that a part of it wraps around you and then hooks into place at the side of the waist. This gives it that lovely curved line at the front and the draping down one side that you see. It also lets you see all three layers of silk that he has constructed the skirt from. There is the top floral printed layer, a middle layer that is a solid purple in the same tone, and then the innermost  layer under those is done in an unexpected shot of green. When you move you get flashes of that green and the effect is marvelous. The bodice has a slightly scooped neck and each sleeve billows out on a pouf of fabric above its cuff. The back  of the dress closes with a series of buttons that run from the nape of the neck to the waist. The bodice is constructed with an inner top with tiny straps and then the looser top layer lies over that. It has a long matching silk sash that you can use to define the waist, or you could tie it at the neck, or use as a head scarf. Excellent condition

The inner top of the bodice acts like the lining with the sleeves left unlined. The skirt has three layers of silk chiffon to it as described above. It closes with a low, hidden set painted metal zipper that is hand set onto the interior dress. The exterior layer over the bodice closes with silk covered buttons and hook and eye. Each sleeve closes with a zipper. Bias cut so there is a little  with the measurements whoch I have given below. Appears unworn.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulder: approx 14"
Bust: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Scarf: 15" x approx 140"

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1855

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress
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