Silk Crêpe Dress with Flutter Sleeves Attributed to James Galanos, 1970s Vintage
Item Details
A 1970s vintage couture silk crêpe dress attributed to designer James Galanos. The dress is in a 1940s style, designed in light taupe silk crepe with a deep V-neckline, flutter sleeves, piping to flared skirt, and a peek-a-boo open back with zipper. The dress is unlabeled and is attributed to James Galanos. The dress was purchased from the Estate of Betsy Pickering Kaiser.
Betsy Pickering Kaiser was a model, longtime friend and muse for James Galanos. She was on many magazines in the 1970s including the cover of Vogue, Town & Country, and Harper’s Bazaar.
| Type | Evening Dress |
| Period | Vintage |
Condition
- light accretion to chest; 1.5" separation at seam of zipper; loose threads to bottom hem and occasionally throughout; very light wear.
Dimensions
- measures dress laid flat; 14.5" shoulders, 34" bust, 29" waist, 42" hips, 7" sleeve length, 52" back length.
Item #
ITMG006482
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