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

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

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

perfectly constructed and because of the type of wool jersey used

has hidden pockets† and goes just below the knees

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