James Galanos Coat

A rare vintage plaid coat of the iconic American brand Galanos is made of wool and cashmere with a silk lining. The history of the brand began in 1951, when James Galanos founded Galanos Originals in California. Since the very first collection, created in 1952, Galanos' works have been distinguished by the highest quality and craftsmanship, despite the fact that, in fact, Galanos represented "ready-made", and not custom-made "haute couture" clothes. The fashion designer believed that invisible details play one of the most important roles, because it is the quality of their execution that directly determines how clothes will fit on the figure, and often he made a silk lining for his products, while other fashion designers used this expensive material exclusively as a basis for an outfit. This elegant coat is a vivid example of the inspiration and skill with which Galanos models were created. A straight silhouette, a wide collar that opens the neck line, artful applications of wool lace, luxurious, hand-embroidered buttons on a double-breasted clasp and, of course, a silk lining, as a distinctive feature of Galanos. The fashion house's regular clients were the most famous and influential women in the world: Nancy Reagan, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich, Diana Ross, Jacqueline Kennedy, Judy Garland, Loretta Young, Ali McGraw, Kim Besinger. Perfection in everything that concerns the quality of tailoring and design is the basis of the creativity of this American fashion designer. Until now, the skill of Galanos is considered unsurpassed in America. Chest circumference 105 cm, sleeve length 57 cm, coat length along the back to the bottom line 106 cm. 1960s, USA.