Gorgeous 1960s James Galanos Meticulously Pleated Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Belt designer-guy-laroche It is made from a

It is made from a sleek black silk mix that falls and drapes beautifully

It is utterly amazing

The dress closes at the back with a hidden set

When the dress is on the outer layer of silk billows and moves around you when you move The dress comes with a matching extra long wide silk sash

Again you have that contrast in color with the panels switching from red to blue

Gorgeous 1960s James Galanos Meticulously Pleated Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Belt designer-guy-laroche It is made from aThis is a spectacular example of Galanos and the evening dresses that he did so very well. James Galanos launched Galanos Originals in 1951. He was only 27 years old. 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. When you covert to modern dollars the top end figure would be about $31,000 today.