Late 1970s James Galanos Printed Rust & Coral Silk Chiffon Jumpsuit w Extra Wide Slit Pant Legs designer-emilio-pucci I see a tiny snag

I see a tiny snag in the silk and two tiny areas were the silk has frayed a touch along the upper edge of the bodice

Reference photos from the 2006 Metropolitan Museum exhibit "Anglomani"

It wraps to close and can be worn done up the collar or open

So that makes this extra special

This is a really unusual skirt and has a decidedly couture feel to it

Late 1970s James Galanos Printed Rust & Coral Silk Chiffon Jumpsuit w Extra Wide Slit Pant Legs designer-emilio-pucci I see a tiny snagIn 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