Perfect 1980s Galanos Easy to Wear Little Black Silk Dress w Cape Cut Sleeves designer-christian-lacroix Each sleeve slightly poufs out

Each sleeve slightly poufs out above the fitted cuffs

Underneath the skirt there is a second shorter ruffled peplum layer that supports the fabric and holds the shape

This is then shot through with a gold thread striping to give it just a hint of glitz

The skirt is lined in a deep wine colored silk and closes with a painted nylon and metal zipper with an attached tie at the waist

Note the straps are extra long and they can also be worn to cross over at the back and the front

Perfect 1980s Galanos Easy to Wear Little Black Silk Dress w Cape Cut Sleeves designer-christian-lacroix Each sleeve slightly poufs outIn 1951, 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready to wear for that time period. That said, his ready to wear line was made to almost true couture standards and pieces were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French