Spectacular Late 1970s Galanos Couture Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Brilliant Floral Print designer-luis-estevez It shares the same striking

It shares the same striking and unusual 'pockets' that jut out dramatically from the hip at sharp angles as the piece in that photo

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The pants have that amazing notched front to the their wide flared cut so when a girl walks you get a flash of shoe and ankle - a classic Ossie touch and way adding a genius twist to a staple design

There are two tiny straps that extend out from that twist that wrap around you and secure tot he back of the dress to help keep it in place

Absolutely stunning silk taffeta (but so lightweight - I suspect it has a shot of silky rayon mixed in for a bit of fluidity) that has the most beautiful washed floral design hand screened in soft feminine pinks

Spectacular Late 1970s Galanos Couture Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Brilliant Floral Print designer-luis-estevez It shares the same strikingIn 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. 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