Brilliant 1957 James Galanos Large Floral Print Front Gathered Silk Evening Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier Length: 29" from top of

Length: 29" from top of strapless bodice to hem

The print is so shocking for its time period and feels like a precursor for what in the 1980s

Bust: 17-19

The color in person is even better then how it photoed and that soft turquoise is very flattering on most skin tones

Hand finished and beautiful construction

Brilliant 1957 James Galanos Large Floral Print Front Gathered Silk Evening Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier Length: 29" from top ofIn 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 and were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a