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
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
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. This 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
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. Half lined (the bottom
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Halston 1970s Optical Illusion Black + Khaki 70s Trapeze Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s HALSTON black and khaki optical illusion trapeze dress! Khaki top portion looks as if a
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
Halston Silk Wrap Dress 1970s
By Halston, Halson
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk dress from Halston. It has a plunging neckline, cape sleeves and wraps at
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
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
1970's Halston Black Sheer Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/Cowl Neckline
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston black sheer bias cut silk chiffon dress with cowl neckline and 3/4" sleeves. Comes
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
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
1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect HALSTON 1970s little black dress ! I just love the lines on this beauty. While it looks
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
$4,495
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Halston Black Sequin Wrap Dress Vintage Studio 54 Disco Evening Red Carpet
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and glamorous 1970s Halston black sequin wrap dress, the epitome of Studio 54 chic. Designed
1970s Halston Red + Black Abstract Animal Print Three Piece 70s Dress Ensemble
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 70s HALSTON Couture red and black abstract animal print chiffon three piece dress
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
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
$5,500
Size: 6/ Medium
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
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
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
NWT 2000s Halston Brown Ombré Silk Chiffon Mink Trimmed Size 2 / 4 Y2K Gown
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning new with tags early 2000s HALSTON for SAKS 5th AVENUE, by Randolph Duke evening gown
Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Silk Dress Coat, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
dress is made from a rich black, lightly ribbed fabric with a satin hand. Contrasting the black is a
1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt
Located in New York, NY
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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
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
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. Wide kimono style
1970s Halston Black Silk Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
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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
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
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. Made with a single seam
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
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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Halston Black Cashmere Gown with Keyhole Opening Neckline
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
of Halston is that he revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside
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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
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
Halston Heritage Cutout Knotted Stretch-Jersey Gown in Black Size 2
By Halston Heritage
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Halston Heritage Cutout Knotted Stretch-Jersey Gown in Black CONDITION - Looks NEW. No
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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
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
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
Halston Black & White Dot Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston black peasant sleeve chiffon dress featuring an all over white dot print and a
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
Halston Black Satin Backed Crepe Wrap Dress, Museum Deaccession
By Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
This sleek wrap dress closes to the left of center front while the draped bodice wraps around the
HALSTON black draped silk charmeuse dress
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic silk satin draped dress from Halston. Ca. 1975. Interesting asymmetrical cut. Top
Halston Silk Wrap Style Day Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston, silk, multi toned, patterned, wrap style day dress, having a bias cut, dolman sleeves and
Halston Heritage Black Draped Sleeve Maxi Dress Size L
By Halston Heritage
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Halston Heritage
Halston Black Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant classic vintage Halston black silk chiffon bias cut slip dress with long sleeve silk
1970s Halston Black Asymetrical Shift Dress
By Halston
Located in Gresham, OR
Classic 1970s Halston black shift with an asymmetrical neckline, 3/4 length sleeve with a light
Halston Heritage Black Silk Belted Mini Slip Dress Size XXS
By Halston Heritage
Located in London, GB
pulls to the weave on this used Halston Heritage designer resale item. Details Black Silk
Halston Heritage Black Knee Length Sleeveless Dress Size S
By Halston Heritage
Located in London, GB
Black Viscose Dress Knee length Sleeveless Round neck Top pleated leather detail
Halston Heritage Black Cut Out Detail Dress Size S
By Halston Heritage
Located in London, GB
under the left armpit on this new Halston Heritage designer resale item. Details Black
1979 Halston Black Single Shoulder Draped Dorian Gown Dress
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1979 Halston IV black single shoulder Dorian gown with draped panels at back and front. There is no
1970's Halston Burgundy Chiffon Double Layered Evening Dress
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston eggplant/purple double layer chiffon dress with sash tie and mult-layered matching
Vintage HALSTON Black and Silver Sequin Maxi Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s HALSTON Black and silver sequins tiger stripes maxi dress Size: Medium Bust: 40” / Waist: 35
Halston Purple Chiffon & Jersey Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is pleased to offer a vintage Halston dress featuring a flowy chiffon overlay
1970s HALSTON Black Silk Chiffon Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Halston black silk chiffon wrap dress with ruffle cape like shoulder. Fit size 6/8 **Belt is
1970s HALSTON Black Silk Dress with Beads
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 70s Halston sheer silk dress with multi color beads . Perfect for Studio 54 party ! Fit
70s Studded HALSTON dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
C.1970s HALSTON black crepe bias cut studded dress. Dress has metal studs. condition : Great
1970's HALSTON black cashmere caftan
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft jet black cashmere caftan from Halston dating to the 1970's. Labeled a size medium
1975 HALSTON asymmetrical cut black crepe dress with sash
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black asymmetrically cut black crepe dress with sash from Halston dating to 1976. Sash can be
1970's HALSTON micro pleated black gown with deep V
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet black micro-pleated black gown with elasticized waistline and plunging deep V
Halston Heritage Black Off Shoulder Midi Dress Size XXS
By Halston Heritage
Located in London, GB
under both internal armpits on this new Halston Heritage designer resale item. Details Black
Halston Black Grecian Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Halston Gown This dress has a plunging neck line and is designed in true grecian style
1970's Halston Double Strap Evening Dress
By Halston
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A simple and sleek black Halston gown that dates from the 1970's. High neck with two spaghetti
Halston Chocolate Brown Ultrasuede Long Maxi Coat Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Halston 1970's brown ultra suede partial wrap dress. Fastens with hooks at elasticized waist and a
1970s HALSTON Black and Silver Sequins Animal Print Sheath Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s vintage Halston black and silver sequins animal print cocktail sheath dress. Dress has narrow
Halston black silk and chiffon silk bias cut cocktail dress 1970s
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Halston black silk and chiffon silk bias cut cocktail dress cocktail dress from the 1970s. A
HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Thiensville, WI
HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress Circa: 1970’s
1970's Halston Gold & Black Sequin Tiger or Zebra Print Evening Dress
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston gold & black sequin short sleeved tiger print evening dress. In excellent condition
Halston 1970's Ruffled Wrap Dress Dotted Swiss Fabric
By Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
A black cotton with a white Swiss dot is used for this glamorous and sexy dress designed by Halston
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$8,418
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder bustled evening dress, ss 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder mid-length evening dress ▪ 57% Cotton, 43% Polyamide ▪ Diamond cut panels around torso ▪ Floral brocade bustled skirt at back ▪ Built-in cor...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
$10,642
John Galliano dress 2000s
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Long black knitting dress. Transparent tulle waist decorated with a black leather abstract pattern. Matching triangular patches on the dress bottom edged with knitted flou...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Lace-up Black Top Shirt IT 42 Gucci black shirt featuring plunged neckline, long sleeves, and lace up sash-tie closure at front.
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Victorian inspired 70s does 1800s green steampunk trained dress! Features a beautiful color of green with blue and brown flowers throughout. Chic puff sleeves and a d...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit RUNWAY dress with wide elastic waistband
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning black Azzedine Alaia dress from 1984, cut close to the body. The front features a sleeveless top with a high, fitted waist and a narrow, knee-length skirt. The knit fabric h...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress IT 42
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Halston Iconic Ultra Feather Faux Suede Cropped Zippered Jacket c 1970s Petite
By Halston
Located in University City, MO
Halston Iconic ultra - feather faux suede bomber style zippered jacket c 1970s Petite Size The stylish petite size cropped hunter green zippered jacket is constructed with Halston's ...
1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's. Best fits a size 4. Approximate measurements: shoulders 15", bust 34.5", waist 26", ...
Ungaro Wool Houndstooth Draped Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Ungaro Wool Houndstooth Draped Wiggle Dress from the 1990's. Ungaro wrapped and draped sexy dresses were all the rage in the 80's and 90's done in a full myriad of textiles from day ...
$3,258
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
vintage Yohji Yamamoto Michiko by Y's Wool Long Sleeve dress
By Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Michiko by Y’s dress made from black wool with a slim, column-like shape through the body and long, narrow sleeves. The neckline is wide and simple, sitting ju...
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.