Halston Resort 1977 Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Beach Pajama Ensemble
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and collectible Halston ensemble from his 1977 Resort collection.
Halston Resort 1977 Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Beach Pajama Ensemble
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and collectible Halston ensemble from his 1977 Resort collection.
1970s Halston Black Label Koi Fish Printed Silk Dress
By Halston
Located in London, GB
This charismatic black silk dress was designed by legendary New York designer Halston around 1974–1977, a period in which he increasingly experimented with print alongside the beauti...
Summer 1977 Halston Silk Dot Print Dress with Kimono Sleeves.
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston Summer 1977 dot print silk dress with kimono style sleeves.
1977 Elsa Peretti for Halston Sterling Silver Anchor Belt
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1977 Elsa Peretti for Halston Sterling Silver Anchor Belt.
A Rare 1977 Elsa Peretti for Halston Silver Buckle Rope Belt
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
A rare 1977 Elsa Peretti for Halston silver buckle rope belt.
Halston Documented Black Silk Velvet Burnout Tulip Pattern Evening Gown, 1977
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1974 Halston black silk velvet burnout bias cut evening gown w/tulip pattern and bell sleeves. At the back neck is a keyhole opening and hook closure. Gown is missing its label but i...
1977 Elsa Peretti for Halston
By Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti
Located in New Hope, PA
A sterling silver buckle, inspired by a fish hook, is attached to a supple black leather belt. Both pieces are marked Tiffany & Co. and they are in excellent condition. Measuremen...
1977 Halston Silk Ivory Suit
By Halston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless ivory silk satin suit from the 1977 Halston Resort collection. Excellent Vintage Condition.
Rare 1977 Halston Floral Silk Jersey Ensemble
By Halston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1977 Halston Resort collection floral silk jersey ensemble, consisting of a halter top and skirt.
Spring, 1977 Halston Silk Georgette Gown & Scarf
By Halston
Located in Dallas, TX
Spring, 1977 Runway Collection. The dress is a double layer bias tube of a red and white printed silk georgette. The gown has a scooped notch at the center back with pleats flowing ...
Resort 1977 Halston Bias Spiral Cut Silk Caftan Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
The Resort 1977 collection by Halston was one of the few in and around these mid-late 70s period where he experimented with adding some prints into his collections.
1977 Halston Couture Red Silk Asymmetric Billow-Sleeve Belted Bias Cut Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Halston Couture belted dress dating back to his 1977 collection.
1977 Halston Purple Illusion Sequin Silk Chiffon Long-Sleeve Evening Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the s...
Vintage 1977 Halston Couture Beaded Sequin Ivory & Black Silk Dolman Sleeve Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the s...
Halston Couture Black and White Graphic Illusion Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress, 1977
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion. Throughout most of the s...
Museum Held 1977 Halston Blue Cashmere One Shoulder Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Bust: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 12-15" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam Length: 59" from top o...
Resort 1977 Halston Green Silk Wrap Print Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
This stunning wrap dress from the Resort 1977 collection goes against Halston's normally solid color palette.
Vintage 1977 Halston Couture Beaded Pastel Floral Silk Blouse and Kimono Jacket
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking jacket & camisole set dating back to this 1977 collection, is a perfect example of his genius.
Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Blue Beaded Floral Silk Crepe Long-Sleeve Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Halston light-blue beaded shift dress dating back to his 1977 couture collection.
Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Silk Floral Print Dress US Size 10
By Albert Nipon
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Albert Nipon for Nipon Boutique silk dress, likely dating to the 1990s. Rendered in black silk with a vivid floral print throughout, this elegant dress ha...
Bob Mackie 1970s Lipstick Red Silk Moire 70s Vintage Strapless Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning late 1970s BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS lipstick red silk moire strapless evening dress! Perfectly tailored corset bodice, and full free skirt are extremely flattering, and ...
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Fall 1985 Red Silk Taffeta Ruffle Dress, Runway
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Utterly fabulous red silk taffeta voluminous ruffle dress from Marc Bohan's Fall 1985 collection for Christian Dior. At the time, WWD described the collection as "young at heart, nau...
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk floral printed RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Pink, rose floral-printed, silk dress with open neckline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1976 as seen on the runway. Fits a US size 4-6. Approximate measurements: ...
Galanos Spring 1972 Red Silk Chiffon Layered Dress with Flower Appliqué
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A James Galanos masterpiece from his Spring 1972 collection with beautiful runway documentation. This elegant dress was for his exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury...
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
By Leonard Fashion, Leonard
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1970's Leonard Paris dress in black silk jersey. It has a simple V-neck bodice with a lightly gathered high waist, falling into a straight skirt. The sleeves are cropped and loose ...
Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Circa 1973 Vintage Draped Bodice Red Chiffon Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular Vintage 1973 Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Documented Evening Dress An exquisite piece of fashion history, this 1973 Loris Azzaro Couture or Runway sample evening dress is ...
1970s John Kloss red dress with slash and high slit
By John Kloss
Located in Austin, TX
1970s John Kloss red long sleeve dress with slash and high slit condition: Very good 31" bust, 26" waist, 28" hips, 58.75" length sz S ( Mannequin is a US size 6 for reference )
Runway Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1989 Lipstick Red Rayon Jersey Strapless 80s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage YSL Rive Gauche spring / summer 1989 runway lipstick red rayon jersey strapless 1980s dress ! The same dress was featured on the runway in black. Sash at side wai...
Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Ossie Clark for Radley black moss crepe day dress, with a red and black Art deco inspired poppy print by Celia Birtwell. Self covered buttons, puffed sleeves narrow to wrist ...
Rare Halston Cashmere Red Maxi dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This True American classic! Rare Halston Cashmere in American Red. The back shoulder-to-shoulder measures 12 inches, the sleeves are 9 1/2 inches, and the circumference is 7 inches. ...
$295
Size: No size, best fits L
Lilli Diamond 1970s Bright Red Crinkle Crepe Shift with Giant Bow at Shoulder
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lilli Diamond 1970s bright red shift dress with huge satiny bow at shoulder. Base shift is made of a taffeta like fabric with a crinkly crepe covering, and a second layer of crepe fo...
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue Red Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Evening Gown 1970s Small
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue, red silk chiffon, one shoulder evening gown from the 1970s. Fits like a size small/4. Coral red crepe maxi, one shoulder sheath gown, with an overlay of sil...
Halton 1970s Spring 1976 Runway Red Silk One Shoulder Documented Vintage Gown
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Small Bust: 34 inches Waist: 30 inches Hips: 36 inches Length top back shoulder seam to hem: 58 inches An exceptional Vintage 1970s Halston red silk gown from th...
Valentino Black Floral Print Silk Dress 1970s
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Carnate, IT
Valentino Boutique Night Dress. Circa 1979. The composition label is missing. This Valentino dress is made from a double layered silk chiffon designed with a flower print of blue, re...
1970s Joseph Magnin Black Multi Colored Flower Print Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN 70s does 30s black cotton short puff sleeve maxi dress! So much detail in this beauty! Features pink, blue and yellow flowers throughout, surrounded b...
Kathryn Dianos Navy Maxi Dress
By Kathryn Dianos
Located in Alford, MA
Long dress in navy wool/acrylic blend featuring a long torso with metal skate hooks laced with narrow self belt, and a large sailor collar that covers the upper arms and descends to ...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
$1,045Sale Price|20% Off
Prada Silk Heart Print Dress, SS 2000
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Marlborough, GB
Prada silk heart print dress, Spring Summer 2000 The most romantic, fun print from the collection that gave us the iconic heart print and lipstick print The heart print featured thro...
$4,990
Size: Measurements in description
Prada S/s 2008 Fairy Colletion Green Fairy Collection Chiffon Dress
By Prada
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
For Prada's Spring/Summer 2008 collection, Miuccia Prada collaborated with Taiwanese-American artist James Jean to create a whimsical, Art Nouveau-inspired collection featuring fairy...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
Unusual Handmade Rhinestone Crystal Bra
Located in New York, NY
Amazing, Cool Handmade Rhinestone Bra from the 1980's perfect for layering under sheer or open garments. Unusual handmade from rhinestone "chaining" and hand soldered to form bra cup...
Roberto Cavalli FW 2007 as seen on Britney Spears Gold Embellished Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
An iconic archive piece from the celebrated 2007 Roberto Cavalli for H&M collaboration, the first-ever partnership between H&M and an Italian designer. This limited-edition collecti...
Roberto Cavalli silk dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Black silk caftan dress embroidered with pearls. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 160 cm to...
John Galliano Pink Floral Printed Slip Dress With Bows
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage John Galliano pink floral printed slip dress with bows featuring a bias cut and a solid pink silk base layer, topped with a sheer pink silk...
NWT's FENDI Vintage Brown Floral Rosette Silk Halter Dress
By Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi Vintage 100% silk Leans more toward neutral warm toned brown Pink floral rosettes with micro sequins and beads Very lightweight Flattering knotted front, ruching, and halter ne...
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1990 Versace Atelier Egyptian One-of-a-Kind Heavily Beaded Runway Gown
By Atelier Versace, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1990 custom made gown designed by Gianni Versace for his Versace Atelier label. High neck sleeveless dress fashioned of rich green damask silk; adorned throughout with weighty...
Roberto Cavalli Deadstock F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Cream Cleopatra Snake Dress. Dress features long sleeves, a structured plunging V neckline with gold chain detailing and a gold snak...
Moschino Couture Dress with Hardware
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Moschino Couture adorned with silver metal hardware of varying kinds. It is a sleeveless shift style dress with functional zippers at t...
Documented Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré 1991 Runway Silk Chiffon Gown
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A documented runway design from Christian Dior’s celebrated Spring/Summer 1991 ready-to-wear collection by Gianfranco Ferré. This exceptional evening gown is crafted in two layers of...
Recognized for the understated but wholly glamorous fashions he introduced in the 1970s, and revered today for his vintage dresses, sunglasses, handbags and other enduring designs, Roy Halston Frowick defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era. In doing so, he became a legend himself, known simply as Halston, a lean moniker that represented the visionary minimalist ideals he would inject into the world of fashion.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa — but raised in Evansville, Indiana — Halston moved to Chicago in 1952, where he worked as a window dresser by day and studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago at night. In the late 1950s, he moved to New York City. As the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman, he had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed to President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. Less than a decade later, after hats fell out of fashion and sales plummeted, Halston launched his own ready-to-wear line and opened a Madison Avenue boutique.
One of Halston’s early successes was the sexy Ultrasuede shirtdress, an unassuming adaptation of a man’s oxford shirt introduced in 1972 that became a fashion staple for the well-dressed woman. Named for a washable synthetic fabric that evokes the feel of suede — Halston is said to have previously seen innovative designer Issey Miyake wearing the material — the Ultrasuede shirtdress was cut to complement many figures with buttons that began at the breastbone rather than at the garment’s structured neckline. In one season, 60,000 were sold. Ultrasuede became a Halston signature, and he would use the fabric in coats, luggage and other items.
But it was his seductively simple nightlife designs that made Halston an international name. Often cut on the bias or sewn with single seams, his garments were constructed to flatter the female form like no evening gowns that had come before, popularizing such styles as the halter dress. “Halston brought a spark of the divine to everything he did,” said model Pat Cleveland during an interview about the 2021 Netflix series based on his life.
And, for a while, the designer was as ubiquitous in the clubs as his designs. “For two decades, [Halston] was the king of New York nightlife,” wrote Steven Gaines in Vanity Fair. He was a regular at Studio 54, partying with the likes of Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli and his Halstonettes, his coterie of glamorous models and muses that included Elsa Peretti. The close friend and collaborator of Halston’s transformed diamond jewelry for Tiffany & Co. after signing a contract with the storied American luxury house in 1974.
Halston won four Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards over the course of his career. In 1973, he sold his company to Norton Simon, and in the early 1980s, it switched ownership again. By 1984, neither his name nor his company were his own. Halston continued to work, however. He collaborated with close friend and legendary choreographer Martha Graham, designing critically acclaimed costumes for her, including for her dance work Persephone in 1987. Halston died of complications from AIDS in 1990.
Today, Halston’s designs can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and more.
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