Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of elaborately
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of elaborately
1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1970S Halston Cream Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
Halston 1970s Wrap Beaded Gown
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazingly detailed elegant red silk beaded wrap dress from Halston. The floor length gown is
Halston Vintage F/W 1997 Crystal Sequin Beaded Silver Nude Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Duke’s glamorous vision for the house of Halston during the late ’90s. A similar dress was famously worn
Halston Aqua Sequin and Beaded Ensemble, 1980s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1980s Halston Aqua Intricately Sequined and Beaded Ensemble. Skirt is adjustable with an
1970s HALSTON Black Beaded Silk Halter Jumpsuit
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party
1981 Halston Black Beaded Cocktail Dress with Cardigan
By Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1981 Halston Black beaded sleeveless cocktail dress with cardigan jacket. Dress and jacket weigh
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf
F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Black Cowl Neck Beaded Dress
By Randolph Duke, Halston
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Shimmer and shine in this incredible Halston by Randolph Duke Fall/Winter 1997 runway dress. This
F/W 1997 Halston Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown Opera Coat Set
By Randolph Duke, Halston
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Halston gown and opera coat set from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection by Randolph Duke is
Halston 1970s Blush Pink Beaded Party Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful shimmering party dress from Halston. Varying shades of pink bugle beads on silk organza
Halston Fall 1997 by Randolph Duke maxi beaded runway gown
By Halston
Located in North Miami, FL
Halston by Randolph Duke Fall 1997 fully beaded runway dress Good vintage condition, some beads
Halston Black Sequin Beaded Tank Style Dress and cardigan
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston's idea of evening glamour. Dress is sold with its original silk chiffon sequin cardigan. The
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Halston 1970s Beaded Cocktail Sheath
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Halston heavily bugle beaded black sheer cocktail sheath. Gold and silver beads in swirl
1970's Halston Couture Iridescent Beaded Black Silk One-Shoulder Disco Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and highly desirable Halston couture fully beaded silk one-shoulder dress
Halston Beaded Fringe & Sequin Dress, 1970's
By Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
Channel your inner disco diva in this Halston beaded dress from the Studio 54 era of the 1970's
Halston Beaded "Fireworks" Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston, black chiffon, beaded, halter sleeve, sheath, gown with a "fireworks" pattern of gold
1970s HALSTON Black Silk Dress with Beads
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 70s Halston sheer silk dress with multi color beads . Perfect for Studio 54 party ! Fit
Halston Couture Sequin Pearl Beaded Sunset Colors Dress Documented, 1980s
By Halston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
skirt and another bead detail at the ankle-length hemline. Bold yet refined, this dress is an excellent
Vintage Halston Silk Caftan With Beaded Trim
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous teal silk caftan gown from Halston. It has long dolman sleeves cut in one with the
Vintage Halston 1980 Beaded Firework Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston black chiffon sleeveless a-line gown featuring allover gold & silver beaded
Halston Black and Gold Beaded Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halston high collar black organza gown with gold, copper and silver beaded starburst pattern.
Halston Fully Beaded Gown with High Wrap Slit
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston Fully Beaded Gown
HALSTON Rare Blue Beaded Strapless Gown Size 2-6
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Halston dress is composed of a beautifully beaded black silk with cobalt blue beading. The
1970S HALSTON Gold Beaded Silk Famous Fireworks Fire Cracker Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
. 1970S HALSTON Gold Beaded Silk Famous Fireworks Fire Cracker Gown
Halston Black Organza w/Red Bugle Bead Caftan ca.1970's
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston black organza caftan with red bugle beading in a sunburst pattern. Fastens at the
Halston Black, Gold, and Silver Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown - XS - Circa 70's
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Halston Black, Gold, and Silver Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown - XS - Circa Early 1970s. This sheer
1970's Halston Deep V-Neck Beaded & Sequined Silk Evening Gown w/Long Sleeves
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
entire dress is embroidered with copper, green, blue, and black bugle beads and sequins. In good to very
Vintage Halston Bare Side Top Firework Beaded Silk Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress adorned with sprays of silver and gold glass tubular beads in a
Halston Vintage Creme Sequin Beaded Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfect Vintage Halston Sequin and beaded cocktail party dress. Size 4 / Small **missing some
Stunning Halston Flower Beaded Skirt & Wrap Top
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
An absolutely beautiful silk set from Halston consisting of a long side slit skirt and matching
Halston Amber Toned Beaded Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston, Amber toned, chiffon, sheath like evening gown entirely encrusted in bugle beads. Lines in
Halston Couture Pastel Rainbow Hand Beaded -Sequin Silk Dress Gown, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
range of textures to make his dresses stand out, Halston designs are regarded as staple of American
Halston Beaded Nude Silk Chifffon Short Evening Dress Book Piece
By Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
Sparkle plenty, this late 1970's bugle beaded dress just glistens in the light. It really doesn't
1970s Halston Hand Beaded Chiffon Tunic
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This sheer purple tunic dress by Halston is embroidered all over by hand with sequins. The straight
1970s Halston Vintage Black Sheer Silk Metallic Silver + Gold Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s Halston! Incredible sheer black silk chiffon with heavily hand beaded
Halston MET Musuem 1970s Fully Fringed Beaded Flapper Style Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary and super rare HALSTON Couture 1970s fully beaded and sequin fringed silk chiffon hi
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Size: Medium / Large
1970s HALSTON Teal Blue / Green + Black Sequined Beaded Dolman Sleeve Silk Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage late 70s HALSTON teal blue/green and black silk sequined and beaded dolman sleeve
Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A simple but stunning maxi dress from Halston in charcoal grey soft cashmere knit. It is fitted
NWT 1990s HALSTON Burgundy Ombré Silk Burnout Velvet Devore Beaded 90s Gown
By Randolph Duke, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
silk burnout velvet devore beaded evening dress ! Couture quality with so much attention to detail
F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Silver Heavily Beaded Strap Gown
By Randolph Duke, Halston
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this stunning silver beaded gown Halston gown, designed by
Vintage Halston Couture Beaded Mirror Mini Dress & Jacket Made For Liza Minnelli
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A one-of-a-kind and absolutely gorgeous Halston Couture beaded silk ensemble made for his greatest
Halston Black Silk and Bead Gown
By Halston
Located in Topanga, CA
Slinky black silk charmeuse gown with black glass bugle bead tie and edge detailing. Bias cut with
HALSTON Blue Beaded Caftan Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue caftan gown. Starburst bugle bead design. Batwing sleeves with asymmetrical design, one sleeve
1970s HALSTON Red Crystal Bugle Beaded Silk Belted Gown
By Halston
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Halston red crystal beaded silk gown & matching sash belt. Item labeled size 10
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Size: 4 - 10 depending on desired fit.
Resort 1982 Halston Rainbow Hand-Beaded Fringe High-Low Gown
By Halston
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Resort 1982 Halston rainbow hand-beaded fringe high-low gown. Sleeveless 100% Silk high-low chiffon
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
Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Ivory Beaded Sheer Lace Backless Halter Wrap Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly gorgeous and highly coveted Halston couture pearl beaded sheer crochet lace wrap gown
Vintage 1970s Halston Couture Gold and Silver Beaded Silk Wrap Disco Gown Jacket
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire
Halston Beaded Dress circa 1980s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a turquoise beaded sleeveless dress by Halston c. 1980s. It features an intricate beaded
Halston 70s black silk beaded dress size 8 / 10.
By Halston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Halston 1970s black silk beaded sheer dress is a size large and will fit size 8 / 10 but please see
1970's Halston One-Shoulder Asymmetric Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire
1970's Halston Beaded Halter Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown from Halston dates to the 1970s and retailed at Sara Fredericks. It is made of fire
Halston Sequin Seed Pearl Bugle Bead Silk Evening Wrap Dress, Circa: 1970's
By Halston
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Halston, Circa: 1970's, sequin & seed pearl silk evening wrap dress with bugle bead trim and hook
Halston for Martha Park Ave 1970's Beaded Chiffon Empire Dress with Collar Cape
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Halston for Martha Park Ave 1970's Beaded Chiffon Empire Dress with Collar Cape. Bugle bead details
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. Halston
Halston Disco Era Gold Bugle Bead and Pearl Embellished Top, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Halston 1970's Golden Pearl Embellished Top This is so gorgeous, the photos don't quite capture the
1975 Halston Couture Ivory Pearl Beaded Swirl Silk Halter Backless Wrap Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Halston Couture beaded wrap gown dating back to the mid 1970's. Halston revolutionized the
Vintage 1970s Halston Couture Beaded Sequin Black & Blue Silk Dolman-Sleeve Gown
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and totally timeless Halston couture fully-beaded black and blue silk gown
Halston 1983 Original Fashion Illustration or Beaded Fireworks Dress
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Halston 1983 Original Fashion Illustration Beaded Fireworks Evening Dress by Sui Yee. Halston was
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W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
Jean Paul Gaultier Madonna esque Cone Bra Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition T...
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
Prada fucsia purple tulle dress
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada's latest runway collection featured glowing fluorescents contrasted with tweed and construction-inspired vests, with this tulle dress making its way into multiple looks. Made i...
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Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Bridal Wedding Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous EMILIO PUCCI crochet knit maxi dress / gown Perfect for the resort season Sleeveless Off-white crochet-knit cotton Full length Simply slips on Dry clean Only Made in Italy S...
$4,943
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
1980s Victor Costa Cotton Floral Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
A lovely party dress by American designer Victor Costa. This dress is in a wonderful floral print on a green background. dress has gathering down to hip leval, with three self fabric...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
LOUIS FERAUD c.1980's Black Asymmetrical Tiered Ruffle Cocktail Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Louis Feraud c.1980's black asymmetrical tiered ruffle cocktail dress. Black satin asymmetrical ruffle four tier over skirt. Matte shift under skirt with right side seam slit...
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.
Find vintage Halston clothing and fashion accessories today on 1stDibs.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.