Fall 1987 James Galanos Extreme Ruffled Swiss Dot & Silk Dress designer-moschino (credits unknown)

(credits unknown)

It is impeccably constructed and cut to follow a girl's curves but in a fresh and innocent kind of way

pearls and beads are completely hand sewn into place

Onto the netting is an embroidered design that really serves to highlight the dresses design

greens and golds with splashes of pinks and blues

Fall 1987 James Galanos Extreme Ruffled Swiss Dot & Silk Dress designer-moschino (credits unknown)Galanos was known as the designer that could rival the French in terms of construction and design. He launched his atelier in 1951 and although his atelier was never formally designated as Haute Couture by the French, he certainly produced clothing that met the parameters of couture and he is often referred to as one of the great American couturiers. Here, we see that high level of workmanship put into this dress. The body of the dress is made of a