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
Collection
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.