Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-ronald-amey and skirtsóa step on from

and skirtsóa step on from the free-flowing plissÈs of his Summer collection

That combination of flowers and stripes running over it make you instantly seem taller and leaner

The sequins are set flat and side by side onto the fabric in long vertical rows

It is constructed to demi-couture standards and is hand finished with exquisite touches

It is cut in a sweetheart neckline that softly curves at the top and is strapless

Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-ronald-amey and skirtsóa step on fromIn 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