Skirt ensemble

Two-piece skirt ensemble of synthetic crepe in white floral motif on navy blue background. a) Blouse/jacket. Bracelet length dolman sleeves with extended underarm gussets. Waist length; slightly fitted. V-shaped neckline. Center back hidden button closure with bound buttonholes. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Galanos b) Matching skirt. Knee length. Gathers into 1" waistband in front; pleats on front. Waistband faced in black grosgrain. Right side slit pocket. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Lined in black silk. No labels. c) Matching belt. Attaches to jacket with covered snaps. Rectangular silver buckle.
Date: 1967
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hand-painted dress

Evening dress of multi-layered yellow silk chiffon. The slim, full-length dress has a shallow, rounded neckline, and 3/4 length sleeves. The dress has a left side zipper and a 10" center back opening with two covered hook & eyes. The dress consists of a complex layered structure. The innermost layer is of yellow silk from bust to hem, the middle layer of yellow chiffon, and the outer layer of yellow chiffon with hand painted stylized floral design of purple and teal roses with green sprays. The floral design is concentrated on center front of dress with one teal rose on upper right and single purple rose at bottom left of back. Designer's label at left by zipper: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right armhole: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1967
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library