Galanos Red Polka Dot Lucite Belted Silk Maxi Dress, 1970s 1970s The bag can slide of

The bag can slide of the belt so you can carry this as a clutch and wear the belt without the bag attached

and it closes at centre front with a single button

and trails off the back conjuring a quiet drama

black and khaki silk cord belt

A thigh-high slit at the center front of the skirt adds a welcome risque note while the cape adds a layer of drama and an airy fullness to the otherwise columnar silhouette of the dress

Galanos Red Polka Dot Lucite Belted Silk Maxi Dress, 1970s 1970s The bag can slide ofConsidered an iconic and avant garde designer of American fashion, James Galanos is known for his elegant ready to wear designs that were crafted to couture standards. He notably opened his fashion house in Los Angeles in 1951, and his designs have been worn by socialites and stars, including Judy Garland, Nancy Reagan, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe. Often ahead of his time, Galanos introduced below the knee dresses alongside pants and jumpsuits in