Two Galanos Evening Gowns

Two Galanos Evening Dresses, 1984-90 This lot contains two dresses by James Galanos. James Galanos (1924-2016) was the only son of Greek born parents. In 1944, he became a general assistant at the New

1 silver lame' iris motif on grey satin ground, sweetheart neckline w/ self-ruffle, dramatic standing puff sleeves, fitted bodice w/ flat self-covered CB buttons, full length skirt, silk velvet ribbon

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1 vermillion hammered crepe evening dress w/ front cowl neck, inset bias front W panel w/ diagonal tucks at sides & back V-neck into long drop ties, draped half sleeves extending from back panel, B 34

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Both w/ label “Galanos": 2-pc dress c/o dress of six layers of grey silk chiffon w/ over-blouse of double layer of grey silk chiffon, c. 1970, dress B 32.5", W 24.5", L 57", blouse B 38", L 23",

1 melon silk velvet, self-covered buttons on sleeves & dress back, B 38", W 32", (small hole on left front sleeve seam, faint underarm stain, discoloration at shoulder seams); 1 gold figured satin w/

1 pink & gold patterned silk lame’ w/ SH straps into low back, shaped torso w/ godet insert, B 32", W 28", L 58", (staining to skirt hem up to 9", discoloration/tarnish, 5" of loose stitching C

Comprises: 1.) a pale blue taffeta gown with gold lace waistband and matching jacket with apricot feather trim. 2.) a white and pink silk satin evening gown. Both approximate size 4 - 6. From the Esta

Two Evening Gowns

Textured cream silk embroidered w/ variety of glass beads & paste gems, butterfly motif at CF & cuffs, lined w/ double layer of silk chiffon, c. 1966, B 32", W 30", L 56", (discoloration to hem, few t

Two couture evening gowns, 1950s, comprising Pierre Balmain grey satin cocktail dress with undulating ivory bands, c.1955, with Lesage embroidery of chenille flowerheads with silver borders; together

Both sleeveless: 1 red floral cut to black chiffon, pair black tulle CF & CB skirt gores, B 34", W 28", L 59", (hole in tulle); 1 purple w/ low back trimmed w/ small silver studs & crystal beads, B 32

1 blue & silver ripple lame' evening gown w/ V-neckline, cap sleeves, gathering into broad W band, wide flared skirt, c. 1940, B 40", W 30", L 56", (light underarm stains, 0.75" repair & 0.75" seam op

1 black silk satin w/ gathered & draped strapless bodice w/ printed panne velvet rose & leaf cutout applique trailing onto skirt front, lined w/ black linen buckram, label “Sada Sacks Inc. New Y

Both 2-piece, V-front & back Ws on bodices, cap sleeves & B 32", W 25", Skt W 26", Skt L 36": 1 baby blue silk satin w/ spring flower brocade, ballet neckline, (tiny hole at left W, few stains, undera

Both black: 1 2-piece w/ white blossoms & balloon sleeves, B 40", H 44", L 55", (thread pulls on few flowers); 1 accordian pleated halter, chiffon & silver lame belt, B 32", W 27", L 58.5", (back neck

2-pc bias cut floral printed silk crepe chiffon in lavenders, pinks & yellow on cream ground w/ gathers from diagonal front seam over SHs & into crossover back w/ hook & eye closure, CF blossom corsag

1 plum & gold lame stripe, sweetheart neckline, low back w/ tie sash & small train to skirt, B 34"-36", W 26", H to 37", L 60", excellent; 1 copper lame, strapless w/ brown velvet at top of bodice, ti

Both sleeveless: 1 "Frank Starr" floral silk chine print in red, orange & olive roses, spaghetti straps & huge back bow, B 38", W 27", L 59", excellent; 1 dark pink "Mignon" chiffon over silk, B 36",

1 silk lace evening gown w/ deep V-neckline over champagne silk satin & chiffon underdress, deep sleeve cuffs & hanging skirt panels edged w/ broad bands of same satin, c. 1925, B 42”, W 36&rdqu

1 floor length black silk evening sheath w/ one wide SH gathered into diagonal band at neckline front & back, single diagonal, label "Adele Simpson", B 36", L 62";1 deadstock strapless blue & white si

1 sapphire blue, CF buttons, rhinestone band at shoulders, B 40", W 30", (2 seam openings, some buttonholes worn) fair; 1 black silk chiffon w/ cut velvet sleeves & bodice, jet bead trim, B 36", H 38"