Galanos, Gray and Black Wool Gabardine Dress

Galanos, Gray and Black Wool Gabardine Dress

Striped gray gabardine and black broadcloth tunic dress with skirting block starting at high hip. Scarf neck treatment with oversized black placket closing the garment at center front in an asymmetrical row of three black acrylic buttons set in stitched buttonholes. Front bodice is mitered above the skirting in a striking u-shape geometric pattern. Shoulders are substantially padded (1"), with set-in sleeves gathered and resting upon a thick crown. Sleeves opening finished in 2.5" cuff with stripe running horizontally and buttoned with a single black acrylic 4-hole button.

James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer

1980-1989

Gift from Jorge Guillen

HCC_FA_2018_P2-400

United States

Bust: 36"

Excellent condition. The tag indicates this piece was sold at Neiman Marcus.

Wool Gabardine, Broadcloth, and Silk Crepe de Chine

Shane Patrick Qureshi

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

2010.7.4