Perfect 1980s Galanos Easy to Wear Little Black Silk Dress w Cape Cut Sleeves designer-christian-lacroix It gathers softly all around

It gathers softly all around the piped neckline

Underneath the skirt there is a second shorter ruffled peplum layer that supports the fabric and holds the shape

Under the waist the skirt falls in a sweeping cut that widens out as it nears the hem

It is just gorgeous and a wonderful example of his earlier work

At the waist there is another crepe tie that runs through the seam to tie and adjust it

Perfect 1980s Galanos Easy to Wear Little Black Silk Dress w Cape Cut Sleeves designer-christian-lacroix It gathers softly all aroundIn 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