Cocktail dress in black silk chiffon – (James Galanos) ◄ Previous Next ►

Artist: James Galanos

Date: 1959

Museum: Museum of the City of New York (New York, United States)

Technique: Textile

Black silk chiffon front, cocoa brown chiffon back cocktail dress; knee-length; plunging scoop neck, high back; pinafore-cut sleeveless high waist joined with full bias paneled, multi-layered skirt; bust underlined by black satin band, edging armholes and dividing black chiffon from brown at skirt sides; center back zipper closure; built-in black silk slip, black silk taffeta bodice lining.