1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-missoni Item# E446

Item# E446

Reference Photo: Spring 1979 Halston Runway

I like it better† this length as the amazing sleeves are shown off to better advantage

red and black thread embroidered trim

I have shown it without the wide belt as it did not quite sit right on my rigid mannequin

1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-missoni Item# E446A fantastic late 1950s Galanos that shows the level of control and excellent he had when it came to form and structure. A textured black wool is cut almost architecturally to make this classic little black dress. You can see the influence of other houses Balenciaga for example in the rounded shoulders and strong A line skirt. A single deep inverted pleat is built into each side of the skirt which helps to hold the shape and give ease for movement. The