James Galanos

80s/90s Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit$419.00

  • 90s 80s/Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit By James Galanos
  • 90s 80s/Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit By James Galanos
  • 90s 80s/Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit By James Galanos
  • 90s 80s/Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit By James Galanos
  • 90s 80s/Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit By James Galanos
  • 90s 80s/Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit By James Galanos
  • 90s 80s/Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit By James Galanos
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Size: L (10 - 12)
Measurements: bust: 38 | hip: 41 | waist: 32
Condition: New with tags
Material: Silk & wool
James Galanos
80s/90s Black And White Glen Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt Suit

James Galanos (1924-2016) was known for using the finest materials and impeccable construction in his garments, often called the "American Couturier.” Stanley Marcus, of Neiman Marcus lineage and fame, once declared that the greatest luxury in the world for a woman was to own a dress by James Galanos. Indeed, Hubert de Givenchy, the illustrious French couturier, once looked at the inside of a Galanos garment and exclaimed "... we don't make them this well in Paris!"


This suit by James Galanos is a beautifully tailored example - both inside and out - of Galanos's exacting standards. The suit is made in a black and white glen plaid wool and features wide pleats across the bottom of both the jacket and the skirt. The buttons are hidden by a seamless placket that flows into a curve that hugs the neck. Both the pencil skirt and the jacket are lined in black silk charmeuse, and all of the fabric margins are cased in the same black silk to prevent unraveling. (If you're a sewer, you might also notice that the seam allowances are particularly generous.)

Except for the Galanos designer label, no other labels are present. This makes it a little tricky to date the suit, because Galanos used identical labels since 1963. However, since Galanos retired in 1998, and because the condition of the suit is like new, we are placing it in the 1990s. By the mid-80s, fabric and care labels were required by law, so it's very possible that this is a custom suit made for a specific client. Based on the skirt measurements, we used sizing tables to estimate that the suit is a modern size Large, or 10-12. Please use the measurements for the best guidance regarding actual size.

JACKET MEASUREMENTS
- Shoulders width is 16.5"
- Chest is 38"
- Waist is 36"
- Sleeve length is 23"
- Length is 22" down center back.

SKIRT MEASUREMENTS
- Waist is 32.5"
- Hips are 41" at about 8" below waist.
- Length is 24"

CONDITION
Excellent condition with no apparent flaws. Appears to be unworn.


This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Dallas, TX.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Dallas, TX.

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