1960s Black Silk & Chiffon Galanos Balloon Sleeve Dress designer-leonard-paris The signature gold chain is

The signature gold chain is hidden inside the fold of the lining and exterior

5" from neck to beads

The cut is sexy and yet simple

When it was originally made available

spectacular

1960s Black Silk & Chiffon Galanos Balloon Sleeve Dress designer-leonard-paris The signature gold chain isThis wonderful little black dress is a testament to the greatness of James Galanos who was one of the great American Couturiers. Every detail on it is perfect and every seam is placed to ensure that the dress falls and sits properly once on and flatters the person wearing it. When it is extremely light and has a "floating" feel to it and yet, at the same time it still feels like a properly constructed couture level garment. The fabric is a fine silk