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1950s Galanos

Lovely 1950's Galanos Black Boat Neck Dress
Lovely 1950's Galanos Black Boat Neck Dress

Lovely 1950's Galanos Black Boat Neck Dress

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a lovely Galanos dress. The dress features a boat neck accented with buttons and a wonderfully gathered waist line. An amazing design with perfect silhouette. Center back zip...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950 James Galanos Red & Black Plaid Silk Chiffon Dress w/ Structured Under-Bust
1950 James Galanos Red & Black Plaid Silk Chiffon Dress w/ Structured Under-Bust

1950 James Galanos Red & Black Plaid Silk Chiffon Dress w/ Structured Under-Bust

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

A stunning and rare 1950s James Galanos red and black plaid silk chiffon dress: full voluminous chiffon bias cut skirt, button-closure sheer chiffon bodice covers an under layer of s...

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1950s American Casual Dresses

1950 Galanos Olive & Mustard Color Fine Wool Boucle Dress & Cape Ensemble
1950 Galanos Olive & Mustard Color Fine Wool Boucle Dress & Cape Ensemble

1950 Galanos Olive & Mustard Color Fine Wool Boucle Dress & Cape Ensemble

By James Galanos for Amelia Gray, James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

An exquisite 1950s James Galanos olive green and mustard plaid fine wool boucle woven dress and cape ensemble: Dress is long-sleeved and cut on the bias with a gathered boatneck nec...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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GALANOS 1950's Rare Silk Chiffon Dress
GALANOS 1950's Rare Silk Chiffon Dress

GALANOS 1950's Rare Silk Chiffon Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in New York, NY

1950s James Galanos Dress. Yards and Yards of gorgeous silk chiffon.

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1950s American Day Dresses

Rare 1950s GALANOS black silk cape with large pockets
Rare 1950s GALANOS black silk cape with large pockets

Rare 1950s GALANOS black silk cape with large pockets

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic 1950s Galanos black silk evening cape with large pockets.

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1950s American Capes

Galanos Rare Vintage 1950's Couture Full Sweep Silk Chiffon + Lace Dress
Galanos Rare Vintage 1950's Couture Full Sweep Silk Chiffon + Lace Dress

Galanos Rare Vintage 1950's Couture Full Sweep Silk Chiffon + Lace Dress

By Galanos

Located in Sparks, NV

Three layers of paper-thin delicate silk chiffon practically float on top of the silk lining on this 1950's cocktail dress! The sheer quantity of silk in person is just breathtaking ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Exceptional 1950's Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos
Exceptional 1950's Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos

Exceptional 1950's Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos

By James Galanos

Located in New Hope, PA

Sparkling and glistening with every movement this early Galanos evening dress is just stunning in every detail. The oyster colored silk satin supports the dense hand beading beautifu...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown
Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown

Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

This beautiful James Galanos ball gown is alive with a gorgeous red rose print on a black silk background, it's full long skirt buoyed by layers of tulle and horsehair underskirting!...

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Galanos Chic 50's Gray Architectural Day Dress
Galanos Chic 50's Gray Architectural Day Dress

Galanos Chic 50's Gray Architectural Day Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

This smartly tailored James Galanos 1950's day dress is the perfect mixture of fluidity and structure!

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

James Galanos 50s Butterfly Print Silk Taffeta Wrap Construction
James Galanos 50s Butterfly Print Silk Taffeta Wrap Construction

James Galanos 50s Butterfly Print Silk Taffeta Wrap Construction

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

James Galanos 1950s butterfly print silk taffeta cocktail dress with wrap construction and front closure, box pleated skirt with built in underpinnings.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s GALANOS Magenta Red Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s GALANOS Magenta Red Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s GALANOS Magenta Red Silk Cocktail Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1950s Galanos magenta red silk cocktail dress. Dress has Silk Button and matching Belt, nipped in the waist.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s James Galanos for Elizabeth Arden Blue Rose Print Wiggle Scarf Dress
1950s James Galanos for Elizabeth Arden Blue Rose Print Wiggle Scarf Dress

1950s James Galanos for Elizabeth Arden Blue Rose Print Wiggle Scarf Dress

By James Galanos

Located in San Diego, CA

Unbelievable vintage 50s JAMES GALANOS for ELIZABETH ARDEN demi couture silk wiggle dress w/ attached scarf! I have had this dress once before, and think of it often, and was beyond ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Galanos Black Lace Cocktail Dress
1950's Galanos Black Lace Cocktail Dress

1950's Galanos Black Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite 1950's Galanos cocktail dress. Black lace over a beige cotton pique.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Late 1950s Galanos Architectural Cocktail Dress
Late 1950s Galanos Architectural Cocktail Dress

Late 1950s Galanos Architectural Cocktail Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This absolutely stunning cocktail dress from Galanos features beautiful tailoring combined with an interesting, unique silhouette. The strong, tall bell sleeves are balanced by a nip...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Galanos Red Floral Silk Taffeta Dress
1950s Galanos Red Floral Silk Taffeta Dress

1950s Galanos Red Floral Silk Taffeta Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1950s unlabeled Galanos is made from the most gorgeous silk taffeta printed with a watercolor floral in shades of burgundy, magenta and pumpkin orange.

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1950s American Fashion

1950s GALANOS Arctic Fox & Ivory Mink Fur 'Swing' Coat/Cape
1950s GALANOS Arctic Fox & Ivory Mink Fur 'Swing' Coat/Cape

1950s GALANOS Arctic Fox & Ivory Mink Fur 'Swing' Coat/Cape

By Galanos

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & rare vintage Galanos Arctic fox & ivory mink fur 'Swing' coat/cape. Authentic item with no size label & appears to fit a range of modern US sizes 8-12. Finest Arctic fox & min...

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1950s American Coats and Outerwear

1950's James Galanos Silk Satin Ball Gown
1950's James Galanos Silk Satin Ball Gown

1950's James Galanos Silk Satin Ball Gown

By James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ball gown from Galanos Originals circa 1950's is an early example of his design genius and couture-like craftsmanship.

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1950s American Evening Gowns

JAMES GALANOS Flannel Dress, 1950s
JAMES GALANOS Flannel Dress, 1950s

JAMES GALANOS Flannel Dress, 1950s

By James Galanos

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & rare vintage James Galanos gray flannel dress. Classic shirtwaist buttons, hooks & zips up front with full pleated skirt.

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1950s American Casual Dresses

Galanos Mohair Coat 1950s
Galanos Mohair Coat 1950s

Galanos Mohair Coat 1950s

By Galanos

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Galanos mohair coat. Sculpted wool item features a shawl collar, precision seams and unusual sculpted back panel. Item fully silk lined with original button f...

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1950s American Coats

Galanos Silk Chiffon Floral Dress circa 1950s
Galanos Silk Chiffon Floral Dress circa 1950s

Galanos Silk Chiffon Floral Dress circa 1950s

By James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a sleeveless floral dress by James Galanos c. 1950s. It features a double layered A line skirt with an attached wrap for around the waist and lining.

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1950s Informal Dresses

Galanos 1950s Rose Chiné Bengaline Cocktail Dress
Galanos 1950s Rose Chiné Bengaline Cocktail Dress

Galanos 1950s Rose Chiné Bengaline Cocktail Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Richly colored bengaline cocktail dress from James Galanos features a moire rose pattern in shades of scarlet, pink and green that is woven into the fabric. Empire waist dress has an...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Galanos For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 1950s galanos for sale on 1stDibs. For 1950s galanos, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s galanos designed by James Galanos, Galanos and James Galanos for Amelia Gray — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are 1950s Galanos?

Prices for 1950s galanos can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $6,600, while these items, on average, fetch $1,871.

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