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Eye On Design: James Galanos Bejeweled Cocktail Dress

james galanos bejeweled cocktail dress photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

New York Times writer Marilyn Bender observed in 1965 that James Galanos‘ meticulously crafted clothes were “among the most expensve America has to offer.” A simple wool chemise retailed for $500 — equal to nearly$5,000 today!
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Eye On Design: Bejeweled Armoured Yashmak By Shaun Leane for Alexander McQueen

Yashmak Bodysuit
All Photos By Gail

“You find beauty in the ugliest places,” maverick fashion designer Alexander McQueen assured jeweler Shaun Leane. Modern jewelry does not always aim to flatter. Some of the most spectacular examples assert mastery over the female body. This is jewelry on the edge; designed to push the limits of glamour, courting danger and even pain. Continue reading Eye On Design: Bejeweled Armoured Yashmak By Shaun Leane for Alexander McQueen