1960s James Galanos Clover & Heart Billow Sleeve Silk Dress Accessories and Separates No Chanel box

No Chanel box

Tagged from the 1993 collection and size 40

A print that Betsy revisited throughout her career is perhaps shown here for the first time

The sleeves are easily the star of the show on this dress

The gown has a huge bib of beads and rhinestones that cover the front to the waist

1960s James Galanos Clover & Heart Billow Sleeve Silk Dress Accessories and Separates No Chanel boxThis wonderful little dress is a testament to the greatness of James Galanos who was one of the great American Couturiers. Galanos made couture level dresses and gowns with a level of craftsmanship that left Frances most esteemed couturiers with their mouths agape. The immaculate construction of a Galanos piece oozed luxury, privilege, and high society (with price points to match). He was a master cutter and he used couture techniques. Here he uses a