Exquisite 1960s James Galanos Metallic Green & Gold Silk Dress w Heavily Beaded Bodice designer-attico / (4) From the book

/  (4) From the book "Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th century

has hidden pockets† and goes just below the knees

Both the back and the front of the bodice has a scoop for a bit of skin to show

perfectly constructed and because of the type of wool jersey used

Waist: stretches 13-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Exquisite 1960s James Galanos Metallic Green & Gold Silk Dress w Heavily Beaded Bodice designer-attico / (4) From the bookI have only ever seen one other version of this dress that was done without sleeves and that was many, many years ago. I love this dress so much and it is just ridiculously good. It is one of the most special Galanos I have ever had or seen. 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