Minimalist c. 1964 James Galanos Superb Detailed Square Neckline Long Sheath Dress designer-patrick-kelly 66" to the back hem

66" to the back hem

Note that it does close all the way up - it was just too small on the mannequin

The dress is made from a light silk chiffon base that has thousands of glossy black sequins applied to it by hand

Buttons at the collar and cuffs

This beautiful Emilio Pucci dress is made out of a luxurious mix of cashmere

Minimalist c. 1964 James Galanos Superb Detailed Square Neckline Long Sheath Dress designer-patrick-kelly 66" to the back hemIn 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