Exceptional 1960s James Galanos Yellow Silk Crepe w Blue & Yellow Beaded Back Cut Out Top XS (0-4) On my dress form they

On my dress form they hang low but you can see in that glimpse of a shot how they billow around the arm and wrist once they are actually on

/  (2) Louise Camuto at the Valentino Gala

This is backed with a silk chiffon to help with the structure and hold the shape

I love the chiffon bodice with its pattern of dots worked into the fabric

Long sleeves end in a pretty cuff

Exceptional 1960s James Galanos Yellow Silk Crepe w Blue & Yellow Beaded Back Cut Out Top XS (0-4) On my dress form theyThe label on this dress gives us a date range of 1963 to 1977 for it to have been made in. It was made under the creative direction of James Galanos. In 1951 Galanos was only 27 when he launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. His custom pieces were made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. He was truly one of the