Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress designer-fred-perlberg This is a rare and

This is a rare and iconic piece of Ossie's work with the added bonus of a bit of rock and roll provenance and a museum connection

strung them like long fringe from the choker collars of high-necked tops

The entire jacket

Tagged a P (small)

The waist is nipped in and you can cinch it further with the original top stitched fabric belt that has a slide buckle so the line is not broken but buckles and holes

Extraordinary 1970s James Galanos Purple Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Dress designer-fred-perlberg This is a rare andJames Galanos made couture level gowns with a level of craftsmanship that were on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter and draper and he used couture techniques in the construction of his dresses and gowns. His work is held in all of the major museums and he is one of my personal favorites. Here he has used a beautiful, fine silk chiffon that is completely covered with a large purple flower print. The skirt is cut to have a