James Galanos 1925 - is a fashion designer of America, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its clients have included such celebrities as actress Diana Ross and Rosalind Russell. His most famous client is Nancy Reagan, wife of former President Ronald Reagan, for whom he designed the dress gala opening. His work is characterized by a demanding craft, notably in the extensive use of hand drops, the full, loose dresses and chiffon coats simpler pods, as well as the extensive use of silk fabrics.
Galanos attended Bridgeton High School in Bridgeton, New Jersey [1], and went on to graduate from the Traphagen School of Fashion in New York in 1943. He worked for fashion designers in Paris and New York City, including Hattie Carnegie and film designer Jean Louis. Galanos Originals was opened in Los Angeles in 1951.
Galanos won a number of awards during his career, including the Coty Fashion Award in 1954 and 1956, apart from being induced into the Coty Hall of Fame in 1959. He received the Council of Fashion Designers of America Lifetime Achievement Award in 1985. In 2000, New York City began honoring the American fashion designers, placing bronze plaques along the sidewalk 7 th Avenue. Dubbed the "Walk of Fame Fashion," Galanos was one of the first designers to be so honored.
Sewing patterns by James Galanos
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