Late 1970s James Galanos Printed Rust & Coral Silk Chiffon Jumpsuit w Extra Wide Slit Pant Legs designer-emilio-pucci which was said to be

which was said to be 'well over five octaves'

Bust: 23" flat across from side to side

I own a version of it myself that I wear endlessly and versions sit in the closet of countless celebrities like Rachel Zoe  & Nicole Richie

Reference photos from the 2006 Metropolitan Museum exhibit "Anglomani"

This dress combines that iconic striped bandage technique he used with inky black velvet strips

Late 1970s James Galanos Printed Rust & Coral Silk Chiffon Jumpsuit w Extra Wide Slit Pant Legs designer-emilio-pucci which was said to beIn 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 standards and were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos