Perfect 1980s Galanos Easy to Wear Little Black Silk Dress w Cape Cut Sleeves Sleeveless & Halters This 1970s numbered Christian Dior

This 1970s numbered Christian Dior piece is extraordinary

There is a bit of wear/dryness to the snakeskin along the bottom edge of the detachable bow

I love the color and the silhouette - it seems exactly right for the mood at the moment and the subtle gold glint is killer

It is also a little extra special because it can potentially play double duty

Inside there are six full layers of tulle with a more structured silk and stiffened net skirt in between the tulle layers

Perfect 1980s Galanos Easy to Wear Little Black Silk Dress w Cape Cut Sleeves Sleeveless & Halters This 1970s numbered Christian DiorIn 1951, 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. That said, his ready to wear line was made to almost true couture standards and pieces were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French