Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-alfred-bosand The detailing on this set

The detailing on this set is the true delight

Fully lined in a blue silk and closes at the back with a hidden set zipper

I love the subtle sexuality of the back buttons and hidden snaps lie between each so that no matter how you move they keep perfectly in place

This Malcolm Starr silk dress is absolutely stunning and it is this kind of dress that I think of and love when I think this label

Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-alfred-bosand The detailing on this setIn 1951, 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. 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 $3000, an astronomical price for ready to wear for that time period. That said, his ready to wear was made to almost true couture standards and were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos