{"product_id":"1977-halston-couture-by-roy-halston-ivory-bias-cut-silk-sleeved-dress-w-spiral-paneled-skirt","title":"1977 Halston Couture by Roy Halston Ivory Bias Cut Silk Sleeved Dress w Spiral Paneled Skirt","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is from 1977 and during this time period his main line dresses were made to order custom pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Roy Halston\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe examples shared here are almost identical to this dress but without the extra added panels that create the spiralling ruffles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a beautiful dress that showcases the minimal seaming that Halston was so famous for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made of a heavier weighted silk charmeuse that is cut like the reference photos show through the body but with added panels and seams that go around and cascade down the lower skirting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is completely cut on the bias so it drapes phenomenally over the body. You simply slip it over your head and it drapes over you to accommodate the body underneath. This makes it easy to fit and very easy to wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sleeves are long and extend out directly from the body of the dress with no seaming around the arm. Each narrows to its cuff where there is a handmade silk covered button and loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neckline is cut wide across the neckline and has a subtle draping at the centre of the neck at both the front and back of the dress. It is a very pretty detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt glides over the body skimming over the bust, waist and hips to the floor. The vertical ruffles are set on an angle so that they cascade down to the hem. When you move these swirl around the lower part of the dress and create gorgeous movement around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with this fabric is incredibly difficult and it is a testament to his skill to create such a seemingly simple but a complex pattern in reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is fully lined in a second layer of the same fabric which adds to the technically difficultly of the pattern and rich feel of the silk. It has no closures and slips on to wear. Each cuff has a silk covered button and loop to close. The colour is slightly more ivory in person. I see some minor marks and scuffing here and there on the silk of the bottom ruffles. I shot one so that you can see. It is very minor but mentioned for accuracy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag and the bias cut will allow it to have it some give. Please go by the range of measurements listed below. On a smaller frame it will just drape more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeves: approx 23.5\" and are 16\" around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: no defined seam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust: 18-22\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 15-21\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHips: 19-25\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: approx 62\" from top of shoulder to hem. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5711\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReference Photos: (1) Spring 1977 Halston.  \/  (2) Fall 1977 Halston.  \/  (3) From the book \"Halston: An American Original\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54229852258588,"sku":"DD5711","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_9173c3fd-243a-4699-9a2d-8c5cf9fd75d2.jpg?v=1742929993","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/1977-halston-couture-by-roy-halston-ivory-bias-cut-silk-sleeved-dress-w-spiral-paneled-skirt","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}