This magnificent 1960s or early 1970s haute couture overcoat by celebrated Beverly Hills designer James Galanos is in immaculate vintage condition. The piece is of notably heavy embossed silk linen fabric in golden yellow, embroidered entirely with gold lame thread polkadots and double lined in ochre toned raw silk. Skilfully tailored to synch at the waist and flare out dramatically from the hip and shoulders, this statement piece is floor sweeping and the weight of the fabric ensures that the sculptural shape of the garment is retained when walking. There is a double breasted button stand hosting two rows of 8 gold tone gilt round buttons with a floral motif (16 in total) and a concealed pocket at either side of the stand, just below the waistline. The fabric on the collar is doubled over and the density of the material elevates it slightly, adding to the overall drama of the piece. The reverse of the garment is sculpted by a soft inwards facing pleat that descends from a point at the centre mid back and runs the length of the piece opening out at is nears the floor. There are no notable flaws bar some very mild tearing of the lining beneath each arm (not visible when worn). A truly spectacular piece of couture and is of museum level quality for the serious collector. It is worthy of note that irrespective of the generosity of fabric in the waist and hip, the bust measurement is very slight measuring at 15" across the front of the bust. Therefore we recommend that it would best suit US size 0 - 2, UK size 4-6.

MEASUREMENTS:
Length - 60" (152.5cms)
Bust - 30" (76cms)
Waist - 36" (91.5cms)
Hip - 46" (117cms)
Across Back - 16.5" (42cms)