Minimalist Early 1960s James Galanos Couture Larger One Shoulder Black Crepe Long Column Dress designer-saks-fifth-avenue Reference Photos/Video: Resort 2009 Oscar

Reference Photos/Video: Resort 2009 Oscar de la Renta

Wear them all together for a strong statement or break up the set and wear them as separates with other pieces in your closet for lots of styling options

It would work for day or evening

Item# S979

The time and hours put into making this dress with all that hand work and then lining it all so perfectly would have been astounding

Minimalist Early 1960s James Galanos Couture Larger One Shoulder Black Crepe Long Column Dress designer-saks-fifth-avenue Reference Photos/Video: Resort 2009 OscarIn 1951 a 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. His ready to wear line was made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter