Evening Dress by James Galanos
February 1, 2018
Object
: Evening Dress
Designer: James Galanos
Medium: Chiffon
Date: Spring/Summer 1974
Country: USA
Credit: Gift of the James G. Galanos Foundation
Galanos was known for his deft use of chiffon and other soft gossamer fabrics for garments utilizing pleating, fluting, tucking, and gathers. This dress from the early 1970's is reminiscent of the 1930's, but also very much of its time.