1970s Bead & Crystal Couture Galanos Gown designer-suzy-perette Rare large/full size bracelet has

Rare large/full size bracelet has not previously been shortened nor altered

Around each cuff and completely around the edge and around both the back and beck are the silver flat studs with three sizes used and a varying pattern

This cinches down at the waist and then a stitched and shaped hip detail flares out over the fitted skirt

It was while developing the Lily textiles that she developed the method of reversing the silkscreen to produce a mirror image of the print and create symmetrical patterns

1970s Bead & Crystal Couture Galanos Gown designer-suzy-perette Rare large/full size bracelet hasGalanos 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 made a couture house he certainly produced clothing with many of the hallmarks that define couture, thus giving him the status as being known as one of the "American Couturiers". Here was have a piece that is likely late 1970s, early 1980s and is absolutely exquisite.