Ralph Rucci is an American fashion designer and artist. He is known in particular for Chado Ralph Rucci, a luxury clothing and accessories line. Rucci's clothing designs have appeared in a number of major exhibitions, and he has won some significant fashion-industry awards. He is the subject of a recent documentary, and he and his clothing have received positive critical response in the fashion press.
Ralph Rucci "Stingray Swan" evening gown, Spring-Summer 2001 (PMA)
James Galanos was an American fashion designer and couturier. Galanos is known for designing clothing for America's social elite, including Nancy Reagan, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and others.
Galanos in 1956
1959 James Galanos cocktail dress, warp-printed silk satin and velvet. (RISD Museum)
James Galanos with a model wearing one of his gowns, 1965
James Galanos halter floral full length gown. New York 1980s. PFF collection, Nafplion