1970s James Galanos Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Beaded Butterfly Detailing designer-norman-norell This gives the wearer the

This gives the wearer the illusion of an even smaller waist then she has

I do not think it was ever actually worn

The Leonard Paris label began as a textile firm in 1954 and for the first four years of its existence it only produced fabric

It buses and puff over the bodice with a flat bow to give a suggestion of a waist

1970s James Galanos Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Beaded Butterfly Detailing designer-norman-norell This gives the wearer theThe label on this dress date it to the 1970s period. It was made under the creative direction of James Galanos. In 1951 a 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. His ready to wear line was made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. He was truly one of the great American designers and his