Fall 1987 James Galanos Extreme Ruffled Swiss Dot & Silk Dress mao-hide Length: approx 13" from neck

Length: approx 13" from neck to bottom

Tagged a modern IT42

worked into elaborate looped flat braiding

Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

It is very soft and has a nice weight that makes it easy to move in

Fall 1987 James Galanos Extreme Ruffled Swiss Dot & Silk Dress mao-hide Length: approx 13" from neckGalanos was known as the designer that could rival the French in terms of construction and design. He launched his atelier in 1951 and although his atelier was never formally designated as Haute Couture by the French, he certainly produced clothing that met the parameters of couture and he is often referred to as one of the great American couturiers. Here, we see that high level of workmanship put into this dress. The body of the dress is made of a