Minimalist c. 1964 James Galanos Superb Detailed Square Neckline Long Sheath Dress bridal-platinum In reality there is a

In reality there is a built in inner structure that hooks to close along the back inside and firmly keeps the dress and that extra low plunge in place

The height from the center of the band to the top is 3

I am almost hesitant to call is a jacket because it could easily pass for that or as a top

Patrick Kelly is renowned for his wit and fantastical designs and this particular piece is perhaps the most unique piece of his that I have seen

Marc Vaughan is one of the lesser know Couturiers that launched his label in 1953 and then re-named it in his own name the year after

Minimalist c. 1964 James Galanos Superb Detailed Square Neckline Long Sheath Dress bridal-platinum In reality there is aIn 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