Rare 1959 James Galanos Red Felt Dress designer-john-galliano The bodice has a pretty

The bodice has a pretty silk chiffon edging in a sweetheart bust line

There is subtle netting under the hip area to help to add and hold the shape of the skirt

That same wide ribbon has been sewn on an angle so you get the illusion that it encircles the top portion of the skirt and fools the eye into an extra bit of movement

The front plunges to the waist and is wired inside so that it stays perfectly in place

Rare 1959 James Galanos Red Felt Dress designer-john-galliano The bodice has a prettyThis is an outstanding early example of James Galanos work! The near identical dress resides in the permanent collection at The Metropolitan Museum in NYC in a black version. I think the beautiful red version is so much better! Galanos was a designer for whom the fabric was always the start point and this particular fabric is wonderful! It is a deep blood red and cut to skim over the body. The Met's description of the black version feels proper to