{"product_id":"phenomenal-rare-1979-halston-couture-andy-warhol-filmed-green-beaded-halter-dress-w-open-back","title":"Phenomenal \u0026 Rare 1979 Halston Couture Andy Warhol Filmed Green Beaded Halter Dress w Open Back","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shrimpton Couture Archives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a phenomenal made-to-order couture Halston dress from 1979.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Roy Halston. \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress was purchased from the original client whose husband bought it for her. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts twin is documented as being a part of the runway show that was filmed by Andy Warhol for his TV show \"\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFashion: Halston\", 1979.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress is a very rare piece and shows the extraordinary custom made-to-order work that he was doing during his time period and the high level it was being done at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is made from a deep forest green silk chiffon that has been covered in thousands and thousands of iridescent green tube beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt drapes over the body like magic. There is a touch of Studio 54 disco era sexiness thrown in the mix and it just could not be better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice has a draping halter front panel that is a single layer of the silk chiffon that has been completely covered with the bead work following the curve created once on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis curves up and around the neck where it hooks to close. This allows the front to drape in a curving plunge and the placement of the fabric holds it in place so that you feel safe wearing it. There is also a little second piece of silk chiffon inside that has the feel of a soft halter bra top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe entire back is left completely bare and open with just a tiny bit of the curve from the front showing at the base just above the waist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt comes with its original matching tie belt whose beads are done in the opposite direction of the dress so it really shows the contrast between the dress and the belt. I love that detail. This lets you cinch in the waist as much as you want to really emphasize the shape or you can wear it more loose and easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt falls from there and curves over the hips and widens out a touch as it nears the floor. The entire thing is made from a double layer of the same deep green silk chiffon with the very top layer completely covered with long bands of vertical set tube beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silk chiffon base keeps the dress light in weight despite the dense covering of glass beads.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is lined in green silk chiffon as described above and closes with hook and eye above a keyhole at the back. It hooks to close behind the neck. It comes with its original belt. I see a couple of very minor marks on the inside inner layer of the silk chiffon inside the bodice. There are a couple tiny places where a couple beads are missing. Please see the photo after the label shot. These are extremely minor and just mentioned for accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present so please check the listed measurements below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBust: up to 19\" flat across from side to side of the front halter. It is going to drape to fit the bust underneath it once on. \u003cbr\u003eWaist: 12\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open to 25\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: approx 15\" from neck to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 58\" from waist to hem with 2\" turned under the hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReference Photo: Still from Andy Warhol video \"Fashion: Halston\", 1979. From the book \"Halston: An American Original\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\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":44228375773468,"sku":"","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_417204eb-f5a0-496c-9f56-7719e8a210d3.jpg?v=1761138660","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/phenomenal-rare-1979-halston-couture-andy-warhol-filmed-green-beaded-halter-dress-w-open-back","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}