galitzine

Founded in 1946 in Rome by Russian-born Princess Irene Galitzine, the eponymous house became a defining force in mid-century Italian fashion. Galitzine, who fled the Russian Revolution and later trained with the Sorelle Fontana, designed with an innate understanding of the international jet set. The brand achieved global fame in 1960 with the introduction of the "palazzo pajama"—a fluid, wide-legged silk evening ensemble that offered a relaxed yet highly glamorous alternative to traditional formalwear. Embraced by cultural icons like Jacqueline Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren, these crystal-embroidered and silk-damask creations cemented the house’s reputation for effortless elegance.

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