Happiest 1960s James Galanos Bright Floral Print Silk Dress w Pleated Skirt & Rounded Collar designer-louis-feraud Built in panniers around the

Built in panniers around the hip area with weights that I have photoed

From there he freelanced

Sarmi was known for evening wear and dramatic pieces that were highly embellished and had a decadent feel to them and this is a wonderful example of his work

The exterior  on this showstopper is a black silk chiffon with a "feather" design in fine gold and silver thread

At the back the dress is cut to plunge very low with panels of chiffon set along the edges of the plunge

Happiest 1960s James Galanos Bright Floral Print Silk Dress w Pleated Skirt & Rounded Collar designer-louis-feraud Built in panniers around theIn 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