{"product_id":"1970s-james-galanos-couture-floral-print-silk-chiffon-dress-w-beaded-butterfly-detailing","title":"1970s James Galanos Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Beaded Butterfly Detailing","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label on this dress date it to the 1970s period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of James Galanos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis ready-to-wear line was made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. He was truly one of the great American designers and his work is held in all of the major museums around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI think this is one of the best Galanos' pieces I have ever had in the shop. It is extremely well made with a very high level of construction techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made out of a beautiful floral printed silk chiffon in a mix of soft pastels. The print forms large flowers that cascade over the entire dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a full inner bodice made of the same printed silk chiffon. This inner piece has straps that curve up and around the shoulders with a scoop at the front and back. Blousing over that is a fuller cut, single layer of the silk chiffon. It has long sleeves that narrow to the cuff and the most incredible beaded butterfly that is completely made by hand adorning the front. It is spectacularly beautiful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe waist nips in and the dress comes with a matching silk covered leather belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silk is gathered into the waist seam on one side so that it wraps around you. There is a high slit hidden underneath the wrap over on one side and another matching high slit on the other side so you get an unexpected flash of bare leg when you move or sit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe workmanship on the dress is absolutely stunning and the vast majority of it is all done by hand including the butterfly at the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner bodice that sits under the top acts as the lining and then that is lined with another layer of nude silk chiffon. The skirt is made of two layers of chiffon. It zips to close at the back with a hand set zipper and the outer bodice hooks to close at the back of the neck. Each sleeve ends in a little zipper. I see a tiny pinhole just above the butterfly at the front and some very minor repairs - one near the neckline of the back and some near the hem. Please see the photo after the label shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress has no size tag so please go by the listed measurements below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition with the notes above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeves: 23\" and they are 14\" around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eInner bust: to 17.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eInner waist: to 13.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 20\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 15\" from top of shoulder to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 62\" from top of shoulder to the longest point of the hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5683\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54174712791324,"sku":"DD5683","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_3e5408e1-a2aa-4c8d-84d7-29bfc57ef1e8.jpg?v=1780450086","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/1970s-james-galanos-couture-floral-print-silk-chiffon-dress-w-beaded-butterfly-detailing","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}