FROM HAUTE COUTURE TO READY TO WEAR

If you are still looking for an Oscar dress or maybe you are planning your wedding this Galanos beaded gown is just what you will need to look fabulous and chic. There is so much to say about James Galanos and the way he changed the fashion world, besides wearing all the most important woman in America from nancy Raegan to Kim Basinger.

Anne-Marie Schiro of New York Times wrote about James Galanos "To him, fashion is all about making women look beautiful, and he has devoted 44 years of his life to designing clothes to that end." Bernardine Morris in an introduction to the catalogue of Galanos' retrospective exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1996 wrote: "He was always a hero to all those who worshiped at the feet of fashion, not just those who wore the clothes, Galanos was heralded as the equal of any of the mythic group of French designers who represented the apotheosis of fashion. The difference, then and now, is that Galanos' clothes were ready-to-wear; the French Haute Couture made custom clothes. In this, he is truly an American designer. For, in this country, it is ready-to-wear that dominates fashion, a lesson the French learned after he pointed the way. This may be James Galanos' major contribution to the fashion world: he brought brilliance and quality to styles meant to be bought off the rack".

-Eri

James Galanos Ivory one-shoulder evening gown with beads and sequins. Size 2, c.1970's. SOLD

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KATE MOSS SHAKES AND BAKES

She is still undecided which of her many vintage John Galliano pieces will getting airing over the holidays, but some things are already certain for Kate Moss and her holiday plans this year at her home in the Cotswolds. Contrary to her ever-thin never-eats image the opposite is the truth and not only does Kate eat she loves to cook—she makes a delicious Shepard’s Pie--and to entertain at home. She also is said to be getting into the wine business having bought husband Jamie Hince a vineyard in France for their wedding present.

Kate Moss’s holiday to-do list includes:

--Making preserves, jams and chutneys to give as gifts to friends.

--With ingredients from her country garden, making bars of soap to also give as gifts.

--Organizing a small pre-Christmas black-tie dance and supper on the evening of December 17^th. The party coincides with the season finale of Kate’s favorite television show, “Strictly Come Dancing,” the British version of “Dancing with the Stars.”

Why don’t you give a small dance at home? Who will you invite? What will you wear? Here is one suggestion from us. This 60's nude silk chiffon, vermicelli pattern in short silver bugle beads, narrow beaded shoulder straps with matching belt, built-in underwire bra for that perfect fit with nude silk jersey lining.

-William

Anonymous beaded evening gown, c.1960's. Modern size 4. SOLD

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