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Hi Folks - Thanks for accepting me. I was directed over here for some help dating a dress by James Galanos, whom I know little about. The background is the owner was in Northern California and had a very large collection of designer goods from the mid 70's - mid 2000's. The bulk of it was...

First off, I know very little about the subject, but this piece was so beautifully made I had to rescue it from the thrift store. Going by helpful guides I'd guess it's 1950s. It's very heavy material, I think handmade, and has a single label from Blum's Vogue Chicago. Then in my research I...

I bought this lovely dress from the original owner this weekend. After bringing it home and discovering tags in the side as I unzipped it to put it on my mannequin, I went back to the sale to find out how she came to have it. She bought it new at Neiman Marcus in Dallas. Her aunt worked there...

Just found my first vintage designer dress when I thought I was buying a hand sewn dress. I got home and as I was putting it on my mannequin I found tags. The construction is intense inside. Silk outside, silk shantung petticoat and silk chiffon lining both.

Galanos Amelia Gray of Beverly Hills dress. James Galanos. Ok. so any help with this dress greatly appreciated. In the labels of VFG this label is on a 1969 gown but my dress looks so modern.

I intended to dabble in vintage clothing along with all the other general categories. I have come to know other categories and what is high end. Until... I came across a Galanos Amelia Gray of Beverly Hills dress. James Galanos. It almost made me cry. I have seen Lalique, Moser glass, Jumeau...

I usually stay away from fur, but I couldn't pass this up; GALANOS jacket ( not bulky at all), Persian Lamb or broadtail fur?? tia!

The Philadelphia Museum of Art (one of my faves) is opening their new Perelman Building tomorrow. This huge new building was designed to exhibit "light sensitive" items, including fashion and textiles. The Philadelphia Museum houses an extensive fashion and costume collection. The first...