1970s Couture Galanos Dramatic Silk Gown designer-karl-lagerfeld kimono like sleeves that have

kimono like sleeves that have that same piped silk crepe that edges the pieces hand placed and sewn near top to hold

Ties sit at the neck and also at the back

Pockets sit just below waistline and really emphasize the bombshell shape

Really fantastic piece

I love the gold leaf-shaped beads

1970s Couture Galanos Dramatic Silk Gown designer-karl-lagerfeld kimono like sleeves that haveFrom the estate of a former model who was fast friends with Galanos and had most of her pieces from him made specifically for her so each is a rare and wonderful creation! I absolutely love the drama and high couture feel of this particular dress. If I had to bet I would guess that this dress was specifically asked to be constructed as a more modern version of his 1959 "Theatre Dress" photoed for Vogue (pictured). That same feel is there. A yard of