1970s Couture Galanos Dramatic Silk Gown designer-karl-lagerfeld Item #DS055

Item #DS055

Pockets sit just below waistline and really emphasize the bombshell shape

I love the gold leaf-shaped beads

These swirl like candy ribbons over the entire surface in pretty hues of metallic blues

This is an amazing suit from the Yves Saint Laurent label that dates to the F/W 1989 runway

1970s Couture Galanos Dramatic Silk Gown designer-karl-lagerfeld Item #DS055From the estate of a former model who was fast friends with Galanos and had most of her pieces from him made specifically for her so each is a rare and wonderful creation! I absolutely love the drama and high couture feel of this particular dress. If I had to bet I would guess that this dress was specifically asked to be constructed as a more modern version of his 1959 "Theatre Dress" photoed for Vogue (pictured). That same feel is there. A yard of