Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-alfred-bosand La Mendola is one of

La Mendola is one of my favorite designers - I think they were amongst the best at what they did - bright

The dress is meant to mold and curve around a real body with a strong nod to the fifties fitted wiggle dress so my mannequin is not even coming close to doing this piece full justice

The detailing on this set is the true delight

Halston defined how woman dressed in the 1970s and these one shoulder dresses in particular were tremendously flattering to the body

This then has romantic bouquets of pretty spring florals trailing across its entire surface

Documented 1981 James Galanos One Shoulder Red Silk Dress w Trapunto Quilting Detail designer-alfred-bosand La Mendola is one ofIn 1951, 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. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready to wear for that time period. That said, his ready to wear was made to almost true couture standards and were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos