Brilliant 1957 James Galanos Large Floral Print Front Gathered Silk Evening Dress designer-todd-oldham Sleeve length: 21" to longest

Sleeve length: 21" to longest point

Bodice: 13" from neck to lower waist band

The lace used has a slightly starched so it has a touch of structure to it to hold the shape and volume created

Hips: 26" flat across from side seam to side seam with give

By the time Halley opened his own atelier in 1966 he was well on his way to fame

Brilliant 1957 James Galanos Large Floral Print Front Gathered Silk Evening Dress designer-todd-oldham Sleeve length: 21" to longestIn 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 was made to almost true couture and were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a