1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-suzy-perette The dress is fully lined

The dress is fully lined with a pink crepe silk that feels like it was hand washed at some point but is strong and stable

This is one of those rare cases when you can date the garment exactly as the tag is hand written with the client name

You can tuck the strap in and wear as a true one shoulder if you wish

The belt has the Courreges logo embroidered at one end

The dress has an elastic waist and slips on to wear

1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-suzy-perette The dress is fully linedA fantastic late 1950s Galanos that shows the level of control and excellent he had when it came to form and structure. A textured black wool is cut almost architecturally to make this classic little black dress. You can see the influence of other houses Balenciaga for example in the rounded shoulders and strong A line skirt. A single deep inverted pleat is built into each side of the skirt which helps to hold the shape and give ease for movement. The