1970s James Galanos Soft Pale Grey & White Floral Print Silk & Silk Chiffon Caped Dress designer-pauline-trigere It gives the impression that

It gives the impression that you can zip it off and in some ways you can - some literally do zip open to reveal a flash of skin

All of this negligible and I photoed the worst bits

Note that the zipper has the teeniest bit of "stick" to it

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1970s James Galanos Soft Pale Grey & White Floral Print Silk & Silk Chiffon Caped Dress designer-pauline-trigere It gives the impression thatJames Galanos was known as the designer that could rival the French in terms of construction and design. He launched his atelier in 1951 and though he was never a designer that was formally acknowledged as a Haute Couture atelier he certainly was producing clothing with many of the hallmarks that define couture. This gave him the reputation of being known as one of the 'American Couturiers' and women flocked to buy his creations. The label on this