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Halston Black Dress

Halston 1970s Black Silk Wrap Dress
Halston 1970s Black Silk Wrap Dress

Halston 1970s Black Silk Wrap Dress

By Halston

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich black silk wrap dress by Halston. It has a wrap front, draped neckline buttoning at the shoulder and long dolman sleeves with pointed button cuffs.

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1970s American Day Dresses

1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress
1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress

1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A black ankle length velvet dress by Halston from Fall 1976 as seen on the runway.

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1970s North American Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress
1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress

By Halston

Located in London, GB

An absolutely superb and collectable Halston black label couture 1970s goddess dress. Halston clearly took inspiration from an earlier era and this has elements of 1940s and 1950s fa...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston Red Studded Dress Strapless Dress
Halston Red Studded Dress Strapless Dress

Halston Red Studded Dress Strapless Dress

By Halston

Located in London, GB

Halston Red Studded Dress Strapless Dress Good Condition no obvious signs or damage.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Halston Black Cocktail Dress with Flutter Sleeves, 1970s
Halston Black Cocktail Dress with Flutter Sleeves, 1970s

Halston Black Cocktail Dress with Flutter Sleeves, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Halston from the late 1970s. A black silk taffeta jacquard wrap style dress.

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Halston Cashmere Knitted Dress, 2000s
Halston Cashmere Knitted Dress, 2000s

Halston Cashmere Knitted Dress, 2000s

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston cashmere knitted dress with decor made of metal elements. Additional information: Fabric: 100% cashmere Size: XS-S Period: 2000s Condition: Very good ........Additional info...

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s
Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s

Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic vintage Halston ultra suede shirt dress. pointed collar. long sleeves. loose fitting silhouette. two large patch pockets. 5 button closure. belt is not included. ✩ Roy Halsto...

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1970s American Day Dresses

HALSTON Black Stretch Silk One Shoulder Dress Size 38
HALSTON Black Stretch Silk One Shoulder Dress Size 38

HALSTON Black Stretch Silk One Shoulder Dress Size 38

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Halston dress is composed of a black stretch silk and features a one shoulder design with gathers.

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970's HALSTON green silk bias cut handkerchief hem dress with wrap & scarf
1970's HALSTON green silk bias cut handkerchief hem dress with wrap & scarf

1970's HALSTON green silk bias cut handkerchief hem dress with wrap & scarf

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Stunning dark green silk mousseline designed by Roy Halston dress dating to the 1970's. Cut with a plunging neckline and fine spaghetti straps, the dress falls in soft layers with an...

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1970s North American Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Forest Green Silk Chiffon Layered Bias Cut Asymmetrical Maxi Dress
1970s Halston Forest Green Silk Chiffon Layered Bias Cut Asymmetrical Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Forest Green Silk Chiffon Layered Bias Cut Asymmetrical Maxi Dress

By Halston

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s Halston Forest Green Silk Chiffon Asymmetrical Maxi. One shoulder is sheer chiffon and the other shoulder is constructed of layered bias cut chiffon. Balloon sleeves. Slips ove...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Halston Vintage Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress with Angel Capelet Sleeves 1970s
Halston Vintage Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress with Angel Capelet Sleeves 1970s

Halston Vintage Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress with Angel Capelet Sleeves 1970s

By Halston

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This fabulous vintage Halston evening or cocktail dress dates to the 1970s and is a stunning example of the designer’s iconic minimalist glamour.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New

Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New

By Halston

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...

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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses

HALSTON HERITAGE Size S Black Acetate Blend Draped One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
HALSTON HERITAGE Size S Black Acetate Blend Draped One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

HALSTON HERITAGE Size S Black Acetate Blend Draped One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Halston Heritage

Located in San Francisco, CA

HALSTON HERITAGE cocktail dress in a black acetate jersey knit material featuring one shoulder draped style, asymmetrical hem, and zip up closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Halston FW 2009 Red Dress with Drape Detail
Halston FW 2009 Red Dress with Drape Detail

Halston FW 2009 Red Dress with Drape Detail

By Halston

Located in London, GB

Halston Fall/Winter 2009 Red Dress with Drape Detail

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1981  Halston Black Beaded Cocktail Dress with Cardigan
1981  Halston Black Beaded Cocktail Dress with Cardigan

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.

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Halston FW 2009 Navy Jersey One Shoulder Dress
Halston FW 2009 Navy Jersey One Shoulder Dress

Halston FW 2009 Navy Jersey One Shoulder Dress

By Halston

Located in London, GB

Halston Fall/Winter 2009 Navy Jersey One Shoulder Dress Layered construction with tie able ends and arm holes.

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

HALSTON HERITAGE Size S M Black Metallic Polyester Caftan  Dress
HALSTON HERITAGE Size S M Black Metallic Polyester Caftan  Dress

HALSTON HERITAGE Size S M Black Metallic Polyester Caftan Dress

By Halston Heritage

Located in San Francisco, CA

HALSTON HERITAGE caftan dress in a black see through polyester featuring belted, and a v-neck.

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vintage Halston Beaded Black Jersey Evening Gown
Vintage Halston Beaded Black Jersey Evening Gown

Vintage Halston Beaded Black Jersey Evening Gown

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Halston black jersey bias cut evening gown with asymmetrical beaded panels, low neckline, deep V at back, long sleeves, and slit. Excellent Vintage Condition. Measurements ...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress
Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress

Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in the front and bac. Simply slips over the head. Buttons at each bishop sleeve cuff. T...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front Halston Heritage
Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front Halston Heritage

Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front Halston Heritage

By Halston Heritage

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front. Silk lining and bra inside the bust. Hook&eye on the left side. Zip on the left side. SIZE 6 (M)

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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses

Halston 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Halter Jumpsuit, Size 2/XS
Halston 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Halter Jumpsuit, Size 2/XS

Halston 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Halter Jumpsuit, Size 2/XS

By Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party. Bust: 32”/ Waist: 25” /Hip: 34” Best fit size: 2/XS

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Iconic Halston Matte Jersey Gown
Iconic Halston Matte Jersey Gown

Iconic Halston Matte Jersey Gown

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Halston Bias Matte Jersey Gown which became one of his iconic designs. His ability to pare down seams and volumes is evident in this amazingly deceptive design. The matte jers...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1980s Halston Multi Color Sequin Mesh Cardigan Jacket and Black Velvet Skirt Set
1980s Halston Multi Color Sequin Mesh Cardigan Jacket and Black Velvet Skirt Set

1980s Halston Multi Color Sequin Mesh Cardigan Jacket and Black Velvet Skirt Set

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Halston Multi color sequins in red, blue, silver on sheer meshJacket/ Cardigan and black velvet wrap skirt. Perfect for studio 54 party or holiday cocktail event. Fit size : ...

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1980s Evening Gowns

F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Black Cowl Neck Beaded Dress 40
F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Black Cowl Neck Beaded Dress 40

F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Black Cowl Neck Beaded Dress 40

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 ultra-chic knee-length dress features a plunging cowl neckline and is amped up with ...

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1990s European Cocktail Dresses

1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress
1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress

1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

The silk velvet on this amazing 1970s HALSTON midnight navy blue faux wrap dress is the most luxurious velvets that I have ever felt!

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Halston Size 12 / 14 Perwinkle Print Silk Damask Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
1970s Halston Size 12 / 14 Perwinkle Print Silk Damask Vintage 70s Wrap Dress

1970s Halston Size 12 / 14 Perwinkle Print Silk Damask Vintage 70s Wrap Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and classic late 1970s HALSTON periwinkle print silk damask Avant Garde wrap dress and sash! Features periwinkles printed in vibrant hues of red, purple and green throughout. Wr...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

NWT 2000s Halston Brown Ombré Silk Chiffon Mink Trimmed Size 2 / 4 Y2K Gown
NWT 2000s Halston Brown Ombré Silk Chiffon Mink Trimmed Size 2 / 4 Y2K Gown

NWT 2000s Halston Brown Ombré Silk Chiffon Mink Trimmed Size 2 / 4 Y2K Gown

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning new with tags early 2000s HALSTON for SAKS 5th AVENUE, by Randolph Duke evening gown. Brown ombré silk chiffon trimmed in mink. This deadstock vintage dress features a flowi...

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Silk Dress Coat, 1970s
Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Silk Dress Coat, 1970s

Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Silk Dress Coat, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A 1970s vintage piece, this shirt dress is made from a rich black, lightly ribbed fabric with a satin hand.

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1970s Coats and Outerwear

1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt
1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt

1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Halston black dress, circa 1975
Halston black dress, circa 1975

Halston black dress, circa 1975

By Halston

Located in London, GB

A prime example of Halston's fluid and luxurious vision, this glorious labyrinth draped dress is simultaneously chic and comfortable.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Halston Black Linen wrap Dress
Halston Black Linen wrap Dress

Halston Black Linen wrap Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

The myth of Halston is that of the glamor and decadence of the 1970s, of a glittering clientele, of many, long nights spent under the disco lights of Studio 54 and of cigarettes and ...

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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston 1970s Black Silk Dress with Asymmetrical Neckline
Halston 1970s Black Silk Dress with Asymmetrical Neckline

Halston 1970s Black Silk Dress with Asymmetrical Neckline

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston 1970s Black Silk Dress with an asymmetrical neckline in front and back.

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1970s American Day Dresses

1970s Halston Black Silk Dress
1970s Halston Black Silk Dress

1970s Halston Black Silk Dress

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Size: 4/6

1970s Halston Black Silk Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The New York Gallery Building 212.581.7273 FOLLOW OUR BLOG: www.rarevintage.blogspot....

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

70s Halston Wrap Dress in Warm Autumnal Colors
70s Halston Wrap Dress in Warm Autumnal Colors

70s Halston Wrap Dress in Warm Autumnal Colors

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Halston circa 1970s Wrap style dress in lightweight wool blend. Semi elasticized waist with self tie belt. In warm browns, burgundy and rust. Perfect dress for Fall/

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1970s American Day Dresses

A 1990s Vintage Halston Black Silk Slip Dress S
A 1990s Vintage Halston Black Silk Slip Dress S

A 1990s Vintage Halston Black Silk Slip Dress S

By Halston

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An incredible sexy 1990s vintage Halston silk satin dress with a deep v-neckline, slim spagetti straps and stunning paneling at the bodice. The dress has a high slit in the front all...

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1970s Evening Dresses

Circa 1980 Halston Ruffled Black Silk Wrap Dress
Circa 1980 Halston Ruffled Black Silk Wrap Dress

Circa 1980 Halston Ruffled Black Silk Wrap Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional black silk satin-faced organza wrap dress. Circa 1980.

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Angled Sleeves
Halston Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Angled Sleeves

Halston Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Angled Sleeves

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

The myth of Halston is that of the glamor and decadence of the 1970s, of a glittering clientele, of many, long nights spent under the disco lights of Studio 54 and of cigarettes and ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

A/W 1972 Halston Black Silk Crepe Hand-Dyed Face Dress and Signed Print
A/W 1972 Halston Black Silk Crepe Hand-Dyed Face Dress and Signed Print

A/W 1972 Halston Black Silk Crepe Hand-Dyed Face Dress and Signed Print

By Halston

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A/W 1972 Halston black silk crepe hand-dyed face dress. Extraordinarily rare (one-of-one) long sleeve black caftan midi dress with single fabric button back closure.

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1970s Day Dresses

Vintage Halston Navy Blue Chiffon Slip Dress
Vintage Halston Navy Blue Chiffon Slip Dress

Vintage Halston Navy Blue Chiffon Slip Dress

By Halston

Located in US

Halston chiffon dress features a long-sleeve layer that has an elasticized waist and a hook & eye closure. Slip has a V-neckline and tan/neutral-colored shoulder straps. Dress fits m...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Gown
Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Gown

Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Gown

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Size: medium

Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Gown

By Halston

Located in Topanga, CA

Black silk charmeuse long sleeve gown with silk chiffon inset. V-cut slit up the front to the knee. Tie belt.

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Roy Halston Frowick, a studio 54 socialite...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Black Sequin Beaded Tank Style Dress and cardigan
Halston Black Sequin Beaded Tank Style Dress and cardigan

Halston Black Sequin Beaded Tank Style Dress and cardigan

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

This simple, elegant and sexy black tank style dress with black sequins on silk chiffon epitomizes Halston's idea of evening glamour.

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Wrap Dress with Angled Hem
Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Wrap Dress with Angled Hem

Halston Black Silk Charmeuse Wrap Dress with Angled Hem

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

The wrap dress was a signature look for Halston. He designed clothes with minimal fastenings for more modern convenience then the days when a woman would have needed the assistance ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston 1970s Gray Wool Dress with Pockets size 6/8.
Halston 1970s Gray Wool Dress with Pockets size 6/8.

Halston 1970s Gray Wool Dress with Pockets size 6/8.

By Halston

Located in Atlanta, GA

Halston 1970s thick gray wool dress with front pockets is a size 6/8. Dress is designed to be oversized, not form fitting. Dress is lined and made in the USA. Measurements are: 41" ...

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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Halston Black Ruffle Evening Gown
1970s Halston Black Ruffle Evening Gown

1970s Halston Black Ruffle Evening Gown

By Halston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by a man who understood the power of effortless chic, this exquisite 1970s Halston taffeta evening gown embodies the sensuality of 1930s Hollywood glamour (we think this gow...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970's Halston Couture Iridescent Beaded Black Silk One-Shoulder Disco Dress
1970's Halston Couture Iridescent Beaded Black Silk One-Shoulder Disco Dress

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 dating back to the mid 1970's. Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one ...

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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Halston 1980s Iridescent Sequin Evening Dress with Asymmetric Hem
Halston 1980s Iridescent Sequin Evening Dress with Asymmetric Hem

Halston 1980s Iridescent Sequin Evening Dress with Asymmetric Hem

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic sequined cocktail/evening dress from Halston. Alternating columns of black iridescent sequins and bugle beads cover the dolman-sleeved cocktail dress.

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston 1980s Silk Jersey Tank Dress with Crystal Beading
Halston 1980s Silk Jersey Tank Dress with Crystal Beading

Halston 1980s Silk Jersey Tank Dress with Crystal Beading

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic, slinky silk jersey tank dress from Halston is decked with hand sewn Swarovski crystal accents. Lightweight jersey dress hugs the body with a low scoop neck and a slit up t...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4
Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4

Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4

By Halston

Located in New York City, NY

Halston 1970s vintage halter dress of black metallic lurex in a classic soft, body-hugging Halston design.

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston 1980s Iridescent Sequin Evening Dress with Asymmetric Hem
Halston 1980s Iridescent Sequin Evening Dress with Asymmetric Hem

Halston 1980s Iridescent Sequin Evening Dress with Asymmetric Hem

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic sequined cocktail dress from Halston. Alternating columns of black iridescent sequins and bugle beads cover the dolman-sleeved cocktail dress.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston Black Cashmere Gown with Keyhole Opening Neckline
Halston Black Cashmere Gown with Keyhole Opening Neckline

Halston Black Cashmere Gown with Keyhole Opening Neckline

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Please note the belt is sold separately. The myth of Halston is that of the glamor and decadence of the 1970s, of a glittering clientele, of many, long nights spent under the disc...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Halston 1970s Beaded Cocktail Sheath
Halston 1970s Beaded Cocktail Sheath

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 pattern. Detachable triple layered slip. 100% silk.

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1970s Indian Cocktail Dresses

1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered
1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered

1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered

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Size: look like a french 38 or a 6 us

1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered

By Halston

Located in Paris, FR

1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered Divine cocktail short dress with long sleeves and open in the back The dress is all embroidered by sequins blu red white : am...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Halston Printed Wrap Dress, 1970s
Halston Printed Wrap Dress, 1970s

Halston Printed Wrap Dress, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage wrap dress from Halston dates to the 1970's. It is made of black silk that is printed with a leaf pattern.

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1970s American Day Dresses

Giorgio Beverly Hills black organza gown attributed to Halston 1979
Giorgio Beverly Hills black organza gown attributed to Halston 1979

Giorgio Beverly Hills black organza gown attributed to Halston 1979

By Giorgio Beverly Hills

Located in London, GB

Black organza ruffle evening gown attributed to Halston, circa 1979. The gown has a matching sash and bears the venerable Giorgio of Beverly Hills Boutique label. A similar gown in a...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1970s HALSTON Black Silk V Neck Wrap Dress
Vintage 1970s HALSTON Black Silk V Neck Wrap Dress

Vintage 1970s HALSTON Black Silk V Neck Wrap Dress

By Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless and Chic Vintage 70s HALSTON black Silk wrap dress. Cap sleeve with adjustalble elastic waist with hook and eye.

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1970s American Casual Dresses

HALSTON black sequined halter dress
HALSTON black sequined halter dress

HALSTON black sequined halter dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic jet black halter neck dress covered entirely in flat sequins from Halston dating to the 1970's.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Halston Black Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary halston black dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Blue, Silver and more. If you’re looking for a halston black dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Halston Black Dress?

The price for a halston black dress starts at $275 and tops out at $12,500, and on average, selling for $1,695.

Halston for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.