James Galanos cut a delicate swath through 50 years of fashion, whether designing Rosalind Russell’s Hollywood chic or Nancy Reagan’s White House elegance. At 82, the last great American couturier has broken industry records, survived style revolutions, and found a new path to beauty.

James Galanos cut a delicate swath through 50 years of fashion, whether designing Rosalind Russell’s Hollywood chic or Nancy Reagan’s White House elegance. At 82, the last great American couturier has broken industry records, survived style revolutions, and found a new path to beauty.