Halston began his career as a milliner. In 1959 he was made head milliner for Bergdorf Goodman's and became a sensation. His hats were featured heavily in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and he gained international notoriety when Jacqueline Kennedy wore his pillbox hat that she wore to the Presidential inauguration. He stayed at Bergdorf's until mid-January 1968 and pieces from this time period are exceedingly rare and this is one of the very few with this label inside that I have seen come to market.

The hat is one of his quirkier pieces and bears a striking resemblance to the part of the Halston hat that we can see, photoed by David Bailey for Vogue in 1965. It is made out of a black velvet with stiffened net inside to hold the shape. It has beautiful rounded curves that play on a beanie shape but with more structure and form. The top is detailed with a flat velvet covered disc that is circled with faux fur. The faux fur shows some flattening from age but is otherwise fine. That little disc sits atop a 'stalk' that enables it to bobble and move as you do. A quirky and unusual little detail. Halston believed that a hat was a "covering which is supposed to make you glamorous, exciting, and more interesting than anyone else". This has all that and more in spades. Excellent condition

20.5" circumference. Hand block and made completely by hand. Attached interior combs and finished with interior horsehair netting and grosgrain ribbon.

Item# A342

Reference Photo: Model in Halston Hat. Photo by David Bailey. Vogue, September 1965.

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This has a very Bianca Jagger feel and perfectly captures that moment in the seventies when hats were all the rage for evening. It has a a slight nod to his famous pill box of the 1960s with a touch of thirties high glamour with its black net covering. It is rounded and has a piped detailing that runs down the center of the back. The base is a black wool felt and the netting attached. It sits higher up on the head and is a chic way to wear netting without having the face totally covered.

Size: 22" circumference x approx 6" in height

Item# A338

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This wonderful red silk chiffon Halston dress is a beautiful example of his work during this time period. He was a master at combining function and ease but without sacrificing glamour. He did this with the very minimum of seaming. His pieces that were bias cut, like this one, almost seem shapeless off the hanger and it is only when they are slipped on that they drape and settle into place the way they were intended. They seem simple but are not. A similar dress in cut was photoed for Vogue in 1974 and that reference photo is included here.

This dress is entirely cut on the bias with that minimal seaming signature of his. The color is a beautiful clear red that is flattering on most skin tones. It is feather light and you are barely conscious of wearing anything once it is on. The cut through the body is extremely loose and easy, there is elastic at the waist but it is there as almost an afterthought as it does not cinch in the waist at all. It is more there to give the piece the slightest of shape and add to the soft gathers. The neckline is deep and even deeper if you leave the hidden snaps open. There are attached ties above the slit front of the neck and the collar is a double layer of flounced silk ruffles. Each sleeve is soft and full and these end with a ruffle finish. The skirt is full and open. The matching silk sash can be worn wrapped around the waist to add shape. You could also wear it wrapped turban style or at the neck. If the sash is not worn the dress has a more full, caftan feel and will land between mid-calf and ankle length depending on your height. If cinched at the waist, the length pulls up more to land between knee and calf. Excellent overall condition with a note to review below

The body and skirt of the dress are constructed from two layers of bias cut silk chiffon. The sleeves and shoulders are unlined. It is entirely bias cut and just slips over the head to wear. Ties at the neck and a very wide elastic at the waist. Each cuff is finished with elastic above the ruffled ends. The sash is original. Hand finished. Note that there are some marks on the front skirt toward the side closer to the hem. The volume and cut effectively hide these once on but they are there. I photoed them for your reference. The easy cut will allow it to fit a full range of sizes

Sleeves: approx  23"
Shoulders: no defined shoulder seams
Bust: to 22-25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 20-23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: to 20" from top of bodice to dropped waist
Skirt: 35" from dropped waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-XL

Item# DD2992

Reference Photo: (1) Model wearing Halston. Photo by Richard Avedon. Vogue US, December 1974.  /  (2-3) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon.

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From the attempted relaunch of the Halston line this jumpsuit is from the Spring 2009 collection. This line was a higher priced line that has since gone defunct with only the lower end, Halston heritage label still in production. It only lasted a couple of seasons and did not seem to be able to capture the heart of the many Halston fans out there. This particular season relied heavily on the archives and this jumpsuit does borrow from the original lines. It is one of the more wearable pieces from the endeavor and is in its off the rack condition with its original Halston hang tag still attached. It is made from a t-shirt feeling, soft draped jersey that serves the line and drape of the jumpsuit well. The legs are done in a narrow peg that fall from a loose and easy cut around the hips. The bodice drapes over an elastic waist and plunges to the waist at the back and crosses over itself for a deep plunge at the front as well. A tie at the back keeps it in place. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on with elastic at the waist. Tagged a 42. original hang tag attached. Unworn. The easy fit will allow for a range of sizes.

Bust: open and variable
Elastic waist: 12.5-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 21" from top of shoulder to waist but meant to drape
Pant: 43" from waist to hem
Inseam: 29.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2967

Reference Photos: S/S 2009 Halston Runway & Presentation, Look 15. Model: Michaela Kocianova.

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This dress is wonderful and I was lucky enough to be able to document it by the print to the 1978 resort collection. Halston did do swimwear collections for his clients and this was a dress that was a part of that same line as it is made from a jersey that is much like a swimsuit fabric. The print is bold and beautiful and the same print used on the swimsuit and sarong in the Vogue editorial shot that I found from that same year. The top is cut halter style with built in cups like you would find in a swimsuit and adjustable straps that curve over each shoulder. A tie sits at the base of the bust for detailing and the jersey falls to the floor in a cascade of gorgeous blooms. A wonderful and collectible piece. Excellent condition

The bust is lined with built in soft cups like a swimsuit would be and the rest of the dress is unlined. It closes with a back zipper. It does have some stretch like a swimsuit would.

Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Under Bust: 14-16"
Natural Waist: to about 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2930

Reference Photos: (1) US Vogue, January 1978. Photo by Stan Malinowski. Model: Juli Foster.  /  (2) Halston Resort, 1978. From the book 'Halston' by Phiadon.

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This dress has that 1980s reference to the 1920s flapper pieces that you see so often from this era. It simply slips on with no closures and is a loose and easy sheath once one. The base is a black silk and onto this is a dense coverage of 3D set beads, crystals and pailettes to form that wonderful design you see covering both the jacket and dress. Halston had the fabric for these beaded and sequinned pieces hand made in India by the Naeem Khan family and they are entirely done by hand. The use of the silk base makes the pieces drape extremely well and they are very comfortable and fluid once on. I love the way the pattern of the bead work dictates the shape of the hem on both pieces and how they offset each other. The jacket also has no closures and is meant to slouchy and casual. You can let it slouch off your shoulders a bit for a little bit of extra skin to show. Excellent condition

Unlined and both pieces slip on to wear with no closures. All of the beads, sequins and faux pearls are hand applied and this is clearly seen on the back of the fabric. The dress is meant to fit loose and easy once on but remember it has no closures so like a flapper dress you should expect it to fit one size down from the listed measurements. Padding in each shoulder of the jacket. Note that only the jacket is labelled.

Dress
Bust-hips: 18-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44" from shoulder to hem

Jacket
Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 18.5"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hips: open
Length: 29" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2869

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This Halston IV pant and tunic set, is a made from an easy to care for, easy to wear silky synthetic that is light and easy and that you can wash and wear. The simple, classic design makes it is an easy way to be instantly dressed up and still entirely comfortable. This easy to wear and style set can go from the beach to entertaining at home with flats, to full on evening glamor. You can wear then pieces together or as separates and the tunic is just long enough that you could probably get away with wearing it as a micro-mini. The pants are cut with straight, wide legs and slip on. Over that the tunic sits with a loose cut. Wonderful piece with all the lines you love from Halston at a far more reasonable cost. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear with elastic on the waist of the pants and a tie at the neck of the tunic.

Tunic
Sleeves: 26" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 32.5" from neck to hem

Pant
Waist: 14-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42.5" from waist to hem
Inseam: 32"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2799

Reference photo by Rico Puhlmann for Harper's Bazaar, June 1974.
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This is certainly later Halston but still from the time period when he was alive and would have still owned the company. it was featured in an ad for B. Altman’s that’s ran in Vogue so we have an exact date of 1983. In it you can see his move to more modern fabric and feel of the 1980s in it's cut, while still maintaining his signature simplicity. The silhouette is his classic one shoulder design but inside there is far more structure then his earlier pieces would have had. Here he utilizes the stretch lingerie weight nude nylon "bandage" fabric that would have still been a fairly new innovation then, and creates a inner built in bodice that gives support to the wearer. Over this is a matte silk satin and a black crepe falls from there into a slim skirt. Attached ties wrap around the high set waist and tie for detail and at the back the skirt has been wrapped with a panel left to flutter down the side with a backing of the same silk satin as the bodice. Excellent condition.

The bodice is lined as described above and the skirt self backed with a satin finish. It closes at the side with adjustable lingerie hooks at thew side bust and then the fabric wraps and hooks along the back with a series of hook & eye concealed along the seam. The attached ties wrap and tie at the waist.

Bust: the hooks are set at 16", 17" & 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14.5" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 32" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2787

Reference photo: Vogue Magazine, April 1983.

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Halston is one of those rare labels that the more time that goes by it actually feels more relevant. It is easy to think of this piece as both a treasured collectible and a closet staple - knowing that every time you slip it on you will look and feel amazing. It has his signature simplicity and masterful draping along with a touch of Studio 54 sexiness thrown in. The dress is made from a deep red, light wool jersey and simply slips on and you hook it into place at the waist. The front crosses over itself with a mid-level plunge that the placement of the fabric and interior hooks hold in place so that you feel safe wearing it. It is cut with the absolute minimal seaming - you can clearly see this especially at the sleeves and how there are no seams to attached them to the bodice, rather they just extend from the same fabric. It is cut on the bias, then wraps and drapes to follow your every curve. The skirt is lean and again it is the crossing over of the fabric that gives you the coverage to wear it and feel secure. The wrapped styling allows the entire front to look like you could step out of the dress at any moment but it is designed to stay in place. The waist is elastic so very comfortable and you could really cinch it in further with a belt. This is signature Halston Studio 54 sexiness but in a dress that you can wear day or night. Excellent condition.

Unlined and wraps to close with flat hooks inside and out at the waist to hold it in place. The waist could be adjusted approx 1" up or down by moving the hooks and has elastic running through it. The wool jersey is a very comfortable and easy weight and feels fabulous on.

Sleeves: 24" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: approx 16-17" flat across but has no true side seams
Waist: 11.5-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 31.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2781

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These long, slim dresses made of pure cashmere wool were a Halston staple and were designed for that chic modern woman to wear while entertaining at home or in an intimate setting. The wearer was able to move and be superbly comfortable, never worrying about getting wrinkled or being inappropriate or uncomfortable. Really these were one of his signature pieces and every chic woman had to have one. Variations were recently featured in the Museum at FIT exhibit "Yves Saint Laurent + Halston: Fashioning the 70s" In their notes on some of his work they mention these cashmere pieces:

"Halston’s use of historical elements to create new collections was sparing. Rather than re-interpret the designs of those who came before him, he made subtle allusions to those designers whose work he most admired. He was inspired by body-revealing activewear and the sinuous, bias-cut gowns of Madeleine Vionnet from the 1930s, while primary influences from the 1940s included the cashmere sweater sets of Mainbocher and the ingenious ties and closures employed by Claire McCardell"

The dress is full length and cut with long slim sleeves and falls form the shoulders in a column of red cashmere to the floor. The color is amazing - a true red that will flatter most skin tones. Versatile and beautiful, it is an amazing and rare piece of fashion history. Note that this is not perfect but does present very well. Please review condition notes below.

Unlined and slips on to wear. It is made from hand-loomed 100% cashmere made in Italy. There has been some old repairs done to the fabric. It could probably be re-woven properly and the value would instantly double. It could be worn as is and the larger area easily hidden under a belt. Please review the photo provided. This is priced at half the current market value with these small flaws present as is. The fabric does have stretch and due to he forgiving cut will fit a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 16.5-18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 55.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2723

Photo: The Museum at FIT, permanent collection

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I have this in both a taupe-chocolate and black, and I think they are very chic. They have that cool, sleek minimal feel that Halston excelled at. The longer cut makes them incredibly versatile as well since you can wear it as a top or layer it and use it as a long, fitted cardigan. This is the brown version and it is made of a stretch jersey in two weights. A heavier, more opaque version is used for the front and sides and then a lighter, semi-transparent version gives a sexy twist to the sleeves and back. These fit skinny and fitted and were a bit tiny on my mannequin, hence the low button front. They do button up one more from what you see. It is insanely comfortable once on and very sexy. Excellent condition

Unlined with an opaque front and sides. The sleeves and back are semi-transparent. Buttons to close at the front and there are two buttons on each cuff.

Sleeves: 26.5"
Slightly inset shoulders: 12.5"
Bust: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 30" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S758

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I have this in both black and a taupe-chocolate and I think they are very chic. They have that cool, sleek minimal feel that Halston excelled at. The longer cut makes them incredibly versatile as well since you can wear it as a top or layer it and use it as a long, fitted cardigan. This is the black version and it is made of a stretch jersey in two weights. A heavier, more opaque version is used for the front and sides and then a lighter, semi-transparent version gives a sexy twist to the sleeves and back. These fit skinny and fitted and were a bit tiny on my mannequin, hence the low button front. They do button up one more from what you see. It is insanely comfortable once on and very sexy. Excellent condition

Unlined with an opaque front and sides. The sleeves and back are semi-transparent. Buttons to close at the front and there are two buttons on each cuff.

Sleeves: 26.5"
Slightly inset shoulders: 12.5"
Bust: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 30" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# S757

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I am always thrilled to find amazing examples from Halston, especially when they are as wearable and sensual as this one is. From the 1974 collection comes this wonderful  Halston that is made of layers and layers of his signature, bias cut silk chiffon. This feather light fabric is notoriously difficult to work with but Halston used with like a Master to envelope the body and accentuate curves. The front is kept very simple and sexy with a V-cut neckline at the front and tiny straps that curve over the shoulders. The skirt is incredibly full - if laid out flat it is a full circle with fabric to spare. All of the fabric that is in the skirt is cut on the boas so it falls in a sleek column when you are standing still and twirls and swirls as you move. It is made of three separate layers and this creates a beautiful floating effect. If you are taller it will hit you just above the ankle or just below for smaller girls. This makes it an incredible versatile length to play with. Its absolutely wonderful. Excellent condition.

The bodice is made from two layers of the silk chiffon and the skirt is made of three layers. It closes at the side with a series of snaps and has a flat hook at the waist.

Bust: 13.3-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder strap to waist with a 1/2 inch band at the waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2704

Reference Photo: Model Carla Araque, 68th Street Salon, June 10 1974. Photo by Sal Traina. (from the book Halston by Phaidon)

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It was around 1973 that Halston embraced sequins and really started to showcase them in his collections. The sequin technique he used at this time differed from later pieces in that the sequins were laid flat in placed in rows that stacked on top of each other. This made the fabric extremely fluid and flexible while giving it a glossy, liquid appearance. It also makes the fabric keep its light feel and because the sequins are laid out onto a silk chiffon, the pieces are wonderful feeling once on. I have included some reference photos of some dresses from that collection using this same technique and also of Liza Minelli wearing a version of one of these suits that year.

The glossy black sequins on this suit are tightly hand placed and sewn onto a silk backdrop. The glossiness and suppleness of the sequins almost becomes a skin on its own and the way it captures the light is incredible. His sequin pieces are incredibly well done and despite their lightness in weight, there is still a sharply defined, underlying structure to them. This suit is cut to follow every curve. The skirt is a fitted pencil cut and the jacket is cut to follow the body and plunges low at the front. It is very sensual and a dramatic piece that is an excellent evening option. Modern girls will also want to mix and match the pieces making the set so very versatile. Excellent condition.

Both pieces are fully lined in black silk. The skirt closes with a zipper and flat hook & eye at the waist band. The jacket slips on and closes below the plunge with a combination of hook and eye and snaps but is constructed so that it does not fully open - the bottom 4" is closed and sewn. There is an inner waist stay inside the jacket that hooks to close. Note there is a little give to the measurements as the silk is cut on the bias.

Jacket
Sleeves: 14.5"
Shoulders: 23"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from waist to hem

Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S473

Reference Photos: (1) Halston's F/W 1973 Collection, 68th Street Salon, June 26 1973. Photo: Sal Traina.  /  (2) Halston's F/W 1973 Collection, Seventh Avenue Showroom, June 7 1973. Photo: Pierre Scherman. (Both from the book Halston by Phaidon).  /  (3) Liza Minnelli in Halston by David Bailey, The Sunday Times Magazine, July 1973.

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This is an amazing couture Halston dress that is absolutely divine. A similar dress is seen in the book "Halston" (see reference photo). It is entirely cut on the bias with minimal seaming as was his signature style and the color is built through the layering of the silk chiffon. The color of the very top layer and sleeve is a soft ivory and then the inner layers are a nude silk so that the body of the dress has a slightly deeper tone then to do the sleeves. Its a color that is infinitely flattering on most skin tones and walks that perfect balance between a color and a neutral. Halston defined how woman dressed n the 1970s and his cuts both flattered the body and was insanely sexy but they also are amazingly comfortable to wear. This dress is no exception. It is feather light and you are barely conscious of wearing anything. The front has a deep plunge that laces up. This allows you to wear it in a deep, deep open plunge or to lace it tighter for a more demure effect. The sleeves are fantastic with and angled cut through the shoulders and elastic at the cuffs so that they puff up above the wrist. It is meant to be worn loose and free so that the bias cut chiffon swirls around you when you walk but you could also add a belt or sash for shape. It is amazing and a fine example of Halston at his best. Excellent condition with one small note below.

Constructed from three layers of fine, bias cut silk chiffon - two inner nude colored layers an outer top layer in ivory. The sleeves are unlined. It is all bias cut and just slips over the head to wear with a lace up neckline. Hand finished. There is the very slightest foxing in a small area at the back. I have photoed it - with the amount of fabric it is minimal once on and does not detract.  The loose cut will allow for a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 29" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 16.5-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 48" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-LRG

Item# DD2662

Reference Photos: (1) Nancy North arriving at a Halston party, New York, September 21, 1974. Photo: Ron Galella. (From the book “Halston” by Phiadon)  /  (2) Karen Bjornson in Halston, Vogue, November 1, 1974. Photo by Kourken Pakchanian.

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In 1975 Halston introduced menswear and his signature fragrance and he also showed this abstract prints and this fabulous pure red. In the reference pic within the photos here, you see a similar print on a longer more caftan dress. I also found the twin of this piece held in the permanent collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The notes found there state: "Halston used very few prints and patterns in his collections, but he knew the importance of prints for camouflaging problems areas. He preferred abstract and irregular patterns over recognizable motifs. This dress has a very complicated construction. The bodice with its raglan sleeves and the sash were all cut in one piece on the bias, while the skirt was cut on a straight grain. The sash extends from the back of the bodice and ties in the front."

This chic and simple day dress version still employs the minimal seaming that Halston was so very good at but with a more sexy fit and that incorporated one of his signature wraps details. The dress slips over the head and has minimal seaming. The sleeves are long and slim and the body of the dress hugs your curves. At the back the fabric is not attached all along the waistline and it extends at the sides into long ties that you then wrap and tie at the front to cinch in the waist. In the Phaidon Halston book there is a quote by Bob Colacello that states "His colors were so American, they were like out of a Crayola crayon box. Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American".  I love the red of this piece and the little pops of white print that covers the dress. Very fabulous and chic. Excellent condition

Unlined and made of a stretch silk jersey. Slips over the head with elastic at the waist. The back has extended ties that wrap to the front and tie. The back is intentionally left unattached to the waist. Hidden pockets the hips. The fabric has stretch so will accommodate a variety of sizes and the measurements below are the comfortable range lying flat.

Sleeves: approx 18"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 10-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 27" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2614

Reference Photos: (1) Mid 1970s Halston Day Dress at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.  /  (2) Harper’s Bazaar September 1975. Photo by William Connors (from the book “Halston" by Phiadon)

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Halston is one of those rare labels that the more time that goes by it actually feels more relevant. It is easy to think of this piece as both a treasured collectible and a closet staple - knowing that every time you slip it on you will look and feel amazing. It has his signature simplicity and masterful draping along with a touch of Studio 54 sexiness thrown in. The dress simply slips on and you hook it into place at the waist. The front crosses over itself with a mid-level plunge that the placement of the fabric and interior hooks hold in place so that you feel safe wearing it. It is cut on the bias so wraps and drapes to follow your every curve. The skirt is lean and again it is the crossing over of the fabric that gives you the coverage to wear it and feel secure. The wrapped styling allows the entire front to look like you could step out of the dress at any moment but it is designed to stay in place. The waist is defined by a band of the same fabric and you could really cinch it in further with a belt. This is signature Halston Studio 54 sexiness but in a dress that you can wear day or night. Excellent condition.

Unlined and wraps to close with flat hooks inside and out at the waist to hold it in place with no other closures. Tagged a vintage 6 but please check measurements. The waist could be adjusted approx 1" up or down by moving the hooks. The fabric feels like a light silk mix with an almost linen cotton feel to it. Very light and easy to wear but would wear well and not wrinkle easily.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 31" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: DD2598

Item# XS-SML

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In 1981 Haslton still remained in full control and at the helm of his internartional brand. He has not yet singed the international licensing agreements (that was to happen in 1983) that would be the beginning of his downfall. At this point he was at the top of his game and anyone who was anybody was clamoring for his work. His pieces where sky high and the work impeccable. His beaded and sequin pieces where, like this lovely little jacket all hand made in India and her personally was choosing the fabrics and materials used. The 1981 collection was especially intricate with heavily beaded and sequinned pieces featured. This is one of those pieces and is made of a cut work silk organza in a silver hue whose pattern is held together by looped stitched that run between the pieces and leave a hint of skin peeking through. Over this and following the design is an edging of silver glass tube beads and miniature pearls. All hand applied and placed to give the jacket a swirling organic feel. In the book Halston published by Phiadon, a similar piece in red in shown on Katherine Graham, the American publisher who led the Washington Post for more then two decades. Also from that book is a photo of Halston with models fromt he show and you can see the girl in the gold wearing a similar piece over a skirt and belted with a sash. A great styling option to copy. Really a wonderful piece. Excellent condition.

The body of the jacket is fully lined in a grey silk chiffon and it closes at the front with hook and eye. There may be the very occasional break in the thread but no areas that I can see offhand. Hand done.

Sleeves: 21.5" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: approx 19" flat across but no true side seams due to the cut of the arm
Waist: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S733

Reference Photos: from Halston book published by Phaidon. (1) Halston with models, December 7 1981, photo Ron Galella.  (2) Katherine Graham, October 29 1981, photo Globe photos.  /  (3-4) Amanda Lee Shirreffs for her weekly column on our blog, Curated. (Photos by Erin Leydon) Click here to see the full column >

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This is an amazing couture Halston set that is absolutely divine and very rare and special! It is entirely cut on the bias with minimal seaming as was his signature style. The color is two tones of hand dyed color - a deep burgundy and a lighter hue of the same - both are infinitely flattering on most skin tones and work as a beautiful alternative to black. Halston defined how woman dressed in the 1970s and his cut both flattered the body and was insanely sexy but they also are amazingly comfortable to wear. This set is no exception. It is feather light and you are barely conscious of wearing anything. The inner dress is suspended by one hook at the shoulder and is made of three full layers of weightless silk chiffon in the lighter of the two colors. The dress then has a second piece made of the same silk. This is a huge rectangular scarf or shawl piece that is made of two layers of silk chiffon that are attached. With this equally weightless piece you can create countless looks - I quickly styled a half dozen here and you could easily get more elaborate if you started using brooches or got more creative. When draped over the shoulder and tied oit creates a full second outer layer, cascading down and over the inner layer for the ultimate Grecian Goddess feel.  It is amazing and a fine example of Halston at his best! Museum quality with one small item to note below.

Constructed in bias cut layers as described above. The inner dress slips on and has a hook at the top of the shoulder and the shawl, second outer layer is a double layer of silk in two colors tones. Hand finished. It is all bias cut. Note that there is some areas of discoloration on the dress's skirt - I have attempted to photo it. It is very subtle and I substantially reduced the listing price. When the shawl is worn over it in pretty much any way it is unnoticeable. If you really wished you could have the inner dress layers redone and switched about since the areas does not go all the way through but it is listed in the original, as found condition. The boas cut allows for a larger range of sizing.

Dress
Bust: 13.5-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 13.5-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 62" from shoulder to hem but will come on once one

Shawl/Outer Layer
80" x 39"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2473

Photo Credit: "Halston" by Phiadon, 2001. Various Halston dresses held in The Metropolitan Museum Permanent collection, NYC

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The Resort and spring 1977 collections were some of the few where you actually say some prints worked in and amongst Halston normally solid color palette. In the runway reference pic that I managed to find you see a similar print on a long silk tank dress. Our version still employs the minimal seaming that Halston was so very very good at but takes in the sexy wrap cut. The waist is cinched with the long attached tie belt. In the Phaidon Halston book there is a quote by Bob Colacello that states "His colors were so American, they were like out of a Crayola crayon box. Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American" Every time I look at this particular dress I cannot help but think of that quote! I love the bright blue color and the little pops of abstract print that covers the dress. Very fabulous and chic. Excellent condition

Unlined and wraps to close. Hook & eye along the plunge that if left open will give you a deepr plunge then shown. Hand finished

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2348

Reference photo from the book: Halston, An American Original, Eliane Gross and Fred Rottman, 1999

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Light as a feather, this silk chiffon Halston tank will add an instant shot of glamour to any outfit. It is entirely covered by hand in glossy red sequins giving it the feel of liquid fire once on. Bianca Jagger was photoed in a different cut halter and skirt form this same collection. This is 100% guaranteed Halston - I have had this piece before and I personally knew the original owner who purchased the top when it was originally made. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on. The label was removed or lost but it is instantly recognizable. 

Bust: 16.5-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# S659

Photo of Bianca Jagger by Ron Galella/WireImage.

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From the 1978 collection comes this amazing red Halston with its long attached ties that allow you to wrap and style the bodice, waist and hips in different ways to accentuate what and where you want. This is a shorter cocktail or day dress length then the gowns shown. It is also made of a light polished jersey cotton which makes it so easy to wear and travel with and despite its sexiness is incredibly comfortable to wear - this was the forefront of that American sportswear aesthetic that combines comfort with high style and sexiness. The front is low in a gathered V with tiny straps that tie behind the neck. The ties originate from the base of that V. The waist nips in and the back is left completely bare. The skirt is incredibly full - if laid out flat it is a full circle with fabric to spare. Its absolutely wonderful. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined and hooks at the waist with snaps beneath that.

Bust: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: approx 12" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 29.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD1731

Reference photos: (1) Scan from the book "Halston"  /  (2) Anjelica Huston being fitted by Halston  /  (3) Karen Bjornsen, Alva Chinn, Connie Cook and Pat Cleveland in Halston Dresses, photographed by by Harry Benson, 1978.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Everyone that follows me and my site knows how much I love Halston and every time I let one out in the world I send it with great love. This is a fabulous piece and a little unusual for what we think of as a Halston. It is most likely from the tale end of his career as a great designer - late 70s or early to mid-80s. It looks like nothing too special off the hanger even, but once on - wow! It is cut so the inner dress hugs your curves and the exterior velvet flows over it to the ground - widening as it goes. The velvet has a soft way of catching the light and is just lovely. The dress is caught up subtly on one side with seaming for a bit of detail. Once on you realize it is all Halston in every way! The inside is boned so the dress hugs you in while the exterior floats over it! Lots of hand finishes - it is really an outstanding piece in excellent condition!

Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-14.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam
Length: 54" from top of bodice to bottom hem

Fully lined in black silky rayon, it closes at the side with a painted zipper. The inside construction is amazing with boning through the bodice and an inner dress that the exterior floats over.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# DD650

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival