1970s Bead & Crystal Couture Galanos Gown designer-john-kloss Hips: 19" from side seam

Hips: 19" from side seam to side seam

Skirt: 31" from waist seam to bottom hem

You have the option of wearing the little triangle topped halter that simply ties into place leaving your entire back bare

1ctw) trimmed cover to reveal timepiece

The skirt is fairly full and swingy

1970s Bead & Crystal Couture Galanos Gown designer-john-kloss Hips: 19" from side seamGalanos was known as the designer that could rival the French in terms of construction and design. He launched his atelier in 1951 and though he was never a designer that was formally made a couture house he certainly produced clothing with many of the hallmarks that define couture, thus giving him the status as being known as one of the "American Couturiers". Here was have a piece that is likely late 1970s, early 1980s and is absolutely exquisite.