1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-missoni The dress is unlined wraps

The dress is unlined wraps and ties to close

red and black thread embroidered trim

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-LRG (6-10)

I have shown it without the wide belt as it did not quite sit right on my rigid mannequin

Reference Photo: Spring 1979 Halston Runway

1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-missoni The dress is unlined wrapsA fantastic late 1950s Galanos that shows the level of control and excellent he had when it came to form and structure. A textured black wool is cut almost architecturally to make this classic little black dress. You can see the influence of other houses Balenciaga for example in the rounded shoulders and strong A line skirt. A single deep inverted pleat is built into each side of the skirt which helps to hold the shape and give ease for movement. The