Galanos, James, 1924-2016 (1924-2016)
Dates
- Existence: 1924-2016
Biography
James Galanos was an American fashion designer whose clientele consisted of famous individuals. After studying at Traphagen School of Fashion, Galanos worked as an assistant to designer Hattie Carnegie, and interned in Paris for couturier Robert Piguet. He then relocated to Los Angeles, where he worked as a sketcher for Jean Louis, a costume designer at Columbia Pictures. Galanos started his company Galanos Originals in 1950, and designed formalwear for clients including Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Jacquline Kennedy. Galanos designed Grace Kelly's wedding dress for her wedding to Rainier III, prince of Monaco in 1956, and most famously created dresses for Nancy Reagan.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, fall/winter 1987., 1987
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, fall/winter 1987.
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, fall/winter 1996., 1996
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, fall/winter 1996.
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, furs 1983., 1983
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, furs 1983.
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, furs 1984., 1984
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, furs 1984.
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, furs 1985., 1985
Slides of runway show(s) by James Galanos, furs 1985.
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