Fabulous Fall 2005 John Galliano Feather Light Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Seaming Detailing designer-claude-montana There are skinny straps made

There are skinny straps made of the same slinky nylon fabric - you can wear these tucked in if you wish and it instantly makes the dress strapless

This unusual and striking Galanos dress dates to the late 1970s

vintage playsuit from Oleg Cassini for the Peter Pan swimwear company

wearable and of museum quality

Fabulous Fall 2005 John Galliano Feather Light Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Seaming Detailing designer-claude-montana There are skinny straps madeJohn Galliano began his own label in 1984 and he was instantly a bit of a 'boy wonder; in fashion. He was British Fashion Council Designer of the Year in 1987, 1994 and 1995. In 1991 he made his Paris catwalk debut. In 1995 he was asked to head Givenchy and then went to Dior in October of 1996. Unlike many designers he kept his own label going as well throughout the years at both those houses. His work, especially the bias cut pieces that he did, have