Fabulous Late 1970s James Galanos Intricate Flute Pleated Black Silk Jersey One Shoulder Dress designer-zandra-rhodes unstretched to about 20"

unstretched to about 20"

It is instantly recognizable as being Emilio Pucci and I love the contrast the print has with the white base and handles

It simple flows in a widening silhouette to the ground

They have tremendous volume through the sleeve with a huge and elaborate pouf to them

It is cut with all those pretty angled seams that you expect from a dress from this time

Fabulous Late 1970s James Galanos Intricate Flute Pleated Black Silk Jersey One Shoulder Dress designer-zandra-rhodes unstretched to about 20"In 1951 a 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. His ready to wear line was made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter