Fabulous Late 1970s James Galanos Intricate Flute Pleated Black Silk Jersey One Shoulder Dress designer-ruben-panis If that was not enough

If that was not enough the dress closes with a series of buttons that start at the neck

Over this a floating caftan of printed chiffon wraps and snaps at the neck

Reference Photo: Stella Tennant by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Fall 1996

The bodice is fitted and the waist nips in

Fabulous Late 1970s James Galanos Intricate Flute Pleated Black Silk Jersey One Shoulder Dress designer-ruben-panis If that was not enoughIn 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