Galanos, Pale Blue Wool Gabardine and Silk Georgette Skirt Suit
Title
Galanos, Pale Blue Wool Gabardine and Silk Georgette Skirt Suit
Description
Pale blue silk and wool gabardine long sleeve bodice and skirt. The bodice consists of silk front and bat wing cuffed sleeves and wool gabardine bias bands at neck and hem. Buttoned and hooked wool gabardine back and overlapping side fronts with bias banded pockets to mimic a jacket. Bodice is fully lined with blue silk charmeuse lining and the sleeves have white silk geogette lining. Skirt consist of 5/8" elastic band at waist with blue silk charmeuse lining also used as bias band for skirt hem.
Creator
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Jorge Guillen
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-366
Coverage
United States
Extent
Waist: 28"
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Slight fading, minor stains and moth bites (on the woolen parts). The inside of the garment shows indications of alterations on the twin-set side seam and armhole.
Textile
Shell: wool gabardine and silk georgette. Lining: silk charmeuse and silk chiffon.
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2010.7.7
Collection
Citation
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer, “Galanos, Pale Blue Wool Gabardine and Silk Georgette Skirt Suit,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed February 8, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/419.