Spring 1984 James Galanos Runway Documented Floral Dress w Low Back

The Shrimpton Couture Archives

  • Runway documented to Spring 1984
  • Under the creative direction of James Galanos
  • Halter front and then the back sweeps low to one side and leaves the back completely bare.
  • The skirt sweeps up like a sarong on that side
  • Bias cut so very forgiving 
  • Long ties trail down the back
  • Made of a silk crepe
  • Fully lined in a black silk
  • Closes with a series of hook & eye and snaps at the side. the neck ties with the ties 

Bust: covers to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 60" from neck to longest point of the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Reference Photos: (1-6) Spring 1984 James Galanos Collection.  /  (7) James Galanos Gown, part of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Collection.

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