Galanos, Striped Wool-Lurex Tweed Dress
Title
Galanos, Striped Wool-Lurex Tweed Dress
Description
Straight tunic dress with striking miter seams joining at a straight angle along with front panel and sleeves. Fabric is striped unevenly with aubergine and olive green stripes on a drab background, with a thin stripe of silver Lurex running only along the aubergine stripe. Discrete side pockets run in the side seam at hip height. Neck line is finished in a stiff band collar with stripes running horizontally. No closure at the cuff. Back closure consists of five acrylic shank buttons with brushed bronze finish, set in bound buttonholes.
Creator
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Jorge Guillen
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-393
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 38"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. The tag indicates this piece was sold at Neiman Marcus.
Textile
Wool Tweed and Silk Georgette Lining
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2010.7.3
Collection
Citation
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer, “Galanos, Striped Wool-Lurex Tweed Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed May 17, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/410.