Galanos, Gray and Black Wool Gabardine Dress

Title

Galanos, Gray and Black Wool Gabardine Dress

Description

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.

Creator

James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer

Date

1980-1989

Contributor

Gift from Jorge Guillen

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018_P2-400

Coverage

United States

Extent

Bust: 36"

Curator Notes

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

Textile

Wool Gabardine, Broadcloth, and Silk Crepe de Chine

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2010.7.4

Citation

James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer, “Galanos, Gray and Black Wool Gabardine Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed October 4, 2023, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/411.

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