1970s James Galanos Couture Orange Silk Dress w Ruffle Neck & Balloon Sleeves z-archive-alexandermcqueen Just enough weight to hold

Just enough weight to hold the shape but it still light enough that it feels supple and soft once on

The band is a black silk satin and circles the brim until it turns into a large flat blow at the back

Fully lined in a black  silk and closes with a back set zipper

At the back wide pleated panels cross over each other to leave a touch of a subtle keyhole near the back of the back and the way all the panels are set leaves the side of the shoulders exposed

I have added a red grosgrain ribbon that I will include with the dress and you could easily use a different belt of your own to change the look even more

1970s James Galanos Couture Orange Silk Dress w Ruffle Neck & Balloon Sleeves z-archive-alexandermcqueen Just enough weight to holdIn 1951 James Galanos launched his label in 1951 at the age of 27. In 1954, at 30 years of age, he won both the Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. His clothing ranged in price from $200 to $3000 which for the time was an astronomical price. His work was made to order and done to couture standards on par with the French ateliers. Grace Kelly was a fan and his work is now held in all of the major museums around the world. He is one of my personal