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Halston Cashmere

Rare Halston Cashmere Red Maxi dress
Rare Halston Cashmere Red Maxi dress

Rare Halston Cashmere Red Maxi dress

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Size: 4/Small US

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

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1970s American 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

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

1970s HALSTON Cashmere Camel Tan 70s Vintage Dress and Cardigan Sweater Jacket
1970s HALSTON Cashmere Camel Tan 70s Vintage Dress and Cardigan Sweater Jacket

1970s HALSTON Cashmere Camel Tan 70s Vintage Dress and Cardigan Sweater Jacket

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

No one did cashmere or beading quite like HALSTON! This chic 1970s HALSTON ensemble consists of a

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1970s Scottish Dress and Coat Ensembles

1970s Halston Pink Double Cashmere Maxi Sweater Dress
1970s Halston Pink Double Cashmere Maxi Sweater Dress

1970s Halston Pink Double Cashmere Maxi Sweater Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970S Pale Pink Halston cashmere long sleeve maxi shirt dress. fit size 0/2/4

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

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1970s Cashmere Halston Catsuit
1970s Cashmere Halston Catsuit

1970s Cashmere Halston Catsuit

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1970s Cashmere Halston Catsuit

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Outrageously sexy Halston cashmere catsuit in nutmeg brown.

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1970s American Clothing

Halston (1972) Cashmere Sleeveless Sweater Dress
Halston (1972) Cashmere Sleeveless Sweater Dress

Halston (1972) Cashmere Sleeveless Sweater Dress

By Halston

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a buttery soft 100% cashmere, canary yellow sleeveless sweater dress designed by Halston in

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1970s Scottish Pullovers

Classic 1970s Blue Cashmere Halston Dress
Classic 1970s Blue Cashmere Halston Dress

Classic 1970s Blue Cashmere Halston Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

A classic Halston blue cashmere gown: simple, glamorous, luxurious, beautiful and easy.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's HALSTON Pure cashmere belted sweater dress
1970's HALSTON Pure cashmere belted sweater dress

1970's HALSTON Pure cashmere belted sweater dress

By Halston

Located in Newport Beach, CA

1970's HALSTON Pure cashmere belted sweater dress in light blue melange knit. Luxury, Scottish

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1970s American Day 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

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Halston Olive Green Cashmere Hooded Sweater and Skirt
Halston Olive Green Cashmere Hooded Sweater and Skirt

Halston Olive Green Cashmere Hooded Sweater and Skirt

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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1970s American Sweaters

1970s Halston Yellow Cashmere Sweater Gown and Long Cardigan
1970s Halston Yellow Cashmere Sweater Gown and Long Cardigan

1970s Halston Yellow Cashmere Sweater Gown and Long Cardigan

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

A signature Halston look for evening: The classic sweater set transformed into a long fitted gown

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Halston Cashmere Cape
Halston Cashmere Cape

Halston Cashmere Cape

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Size: One Size

Halston Cashmere Cape

By Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

Halston used a double layer of cashmere for this super soft wrap style cape. It was retailed by

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1970s American Capes

Halston Cashmere Cardigan
Halston Cashmere Cardigan

Halston Cashmere Cardigan

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston, apricot color, belted, long cardigan with pockets.

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1970s American Cardigans

Halston Cashmere Knit Jumpsuit
Halston Cashmere Knit Jumpsuit

Halston Cashmere Knit Jumpsuit

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston, wool, cashmere knit, wide leg jumpsuit, having a halter cut neckline and a deep open back

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1970s American Jumpsuits

1970's Halston Cashmere Sweater Dress
1970's Halston Cashmere Sweater Dress

1970's Halston Cashmere Sweater Dress

By Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

An iconic piece from Halston, this floor length melon colored cashmere cardigan dress is made from

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare 1970's HALSTON cashmere cape with ombre dyed fox fur
rare 1970's HALSTON cashmere cape with ombre dyed fox fur

rare 1970's HALSTON cashmere cape with ombre dyed fox fur

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare brown cashmere wool cape with plush ombre dyed fox collar from Halston. Ca. 1975. Fits

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1970s American Capes

Halston Black Cashmere Knit Collared Longsleeve Dress
Halston Black Cashmere Knit Collared Longsleeve Dress

Halston Black Cashmere Knit Collared Longsleeve Dress

By Halston

Located in US

Halston cashmere dress has three button closures along the front and slits at the cuffs

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1970s Informal Dresses

Halston Ivory Cashmere Halter Dress
Halston Ivory Cashmere Halter Dress

Halston Ivory Cashmere Halter Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston, ivory, Scottish cashmere, long, halter gown with a simple A line shape and open back

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's HALSTON black cashmere caftan
1970's HALSTON black cashmere caftan

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

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1970s American Day Dresses

1970's Halston Cream Colored Scottish Cashmere Sweater Dress
1970's Halston Cream Colored Scottish Cashmere Sweater Dress

1970's Halston Cream Colored Scottish Cashmere Sweater Dress

By Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

Halston designed this super soft and extra comfortable cashmere dress in the 1970's. It has a band

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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston 2-ply Red Cashmere with Glass Bugle Beads Shawl
Halston 2-ply Red Cashmere with Glass Bugle Beads Shawl

Halston 2-ply Red Cashmere with Glass Bugle Beads Shawl

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

This winderfully huge 2-ply cashemer shawl measures 24" in width and 124" in length. Two ply embellished with micro glass red bugle beads throughout. There are some beads missing but...

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1990s Italian Scarves

Halston Chasmere Turtleneck Sweater Dress
Halston Chasmere Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Halston Chasmere Turtleneck Sweater Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston, red cashmere knit, A line sweater dress having a turtle neck collar with side button

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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Halston Cashmere Camel Tan 1970s Sleeveless 70s Sweater Dress
Vintage Halston Cashmere Camel Tan 1970s Sleeveless 70s Sweater Dress

Vintage Halston Cashmere Camel Tan 1970s Sleeveless 70s Sweater Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic and chic mid 70s HALSTON cashmere camel colored dress! Signature Halston cashmere piece

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1970s Scottish Cocktail Dresses

HALSTON periwinkle cashmere tank dress
HALSTON periwinkle cashmere tank dress

HALSTON periwinkle cashmere tank dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous periwinkle cashmere tank dress from Halston. Ca. 1975.Simple yet very dramatic; what

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's HALSTON black cashmere maxi dress
1970's HALSTON black cashmere maxi dress

1970's HALSTON black cashmere maxi dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, extra long, black cashmere dress with turtleneck from Halston dating to the 1970's

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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage Halston Lilac Purple Cashmere Cardigan Dress
Vintage Halston Lilac Purple Cashmere Cardigan Dress

Vintage Halston Lilac Purple Cashmere Cardigan Dress

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

A truly magnificent vintage Halston piece! This dress is 100% cashmere, and just feels so luxurious

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1970s Scottish Evening Dresses

1970s Halston Baby Blue Cashmere Maxi Dress
1970s Halston Baby Blue Cashmere Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Baby Blue Cashmere Maxi Dress

By Halston

Located in Water Mill, NY

An absolutely gorgeous baby blue cashmere wool blend jersey maxi dress by Halston. It has an open

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi
Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi

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

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1980s American Day Dresses

1970s Halston Tangerine Cashmere Maxi Sleeveless Dress and Cardigan Set
1970s Halston Tangerine Cashmere Maxi Sleeveless Dress and Cardigan Set

1970s Halston Tangerine Cashmere Maxi Sleeveless Dress and Cardigan Set

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970S Halston Double cashmere sleeveless maxi dress and cardigan set in light tangerine size ; 2/4

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Halston 1970s Black Cashmere Belted V Neck Vintage 70s Sweater Dress
Halston 1970s Black Cashmere Belted V Neck Vintage 70s Sweater Dress

Halston 1970s Black Cashmere Belted V Neck Vintage 70s Sweater Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic classic mid 70s HALSTON black cashmere dress ! Features detachable matching tie belt. Ties at

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Halston 1970s Sky Blue Cashmere Cardigan
Halston 1970s Sky Blue Cashmere Cardigan

Halston 1970s Sky Blue Cashmere Cardigan

By Halston

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Stunning vintage 1970s Halston cashmere cardigan. THE most BEAUTIFUL shade of pale ice blue. Open

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1970s Scottish Cardigans

1970s Blue Silk Cashmere Halston Maxi
1970s Blue Silk Cashmere Halston Maxi

1970s Blue Silk Cashmere Halston Maxi

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

These long cashmere silk knit dresses were a Halston staple and were designed for that chic modern

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1970s Maxi Dresses

1970s Cashmere Halston Maxi or Coat
1970s Cashmere Halston Maxi or Coat

1970s Cashmere Halston Maxi or Coat

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Size: SML-MED-LRG (6-12)

1970s Cashmere Halston Maxi or Coat

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

please buy knowing you can use it for either! It's all cashmere so it light and warm. The color is

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1970s Coats and Outerwear

Halston Light Orange Cashmere Polo Dress circa 1970s
Halston Light Orange Cashmere Polo Dress circa 1970s

Halston Light Orange Cashmere Polo Dress circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress by Halston circa 1970s 100% cashmere Polo style collar Condition: Excellent vintage

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Halston Light Yellow Cashmere Polo Dress, circa 1970s
Halston Light Yellow Cashmere Polo Dress, circa 1970s

Halston Light Yellow Cashmere Polo Dress, circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress by Halston circa 1970s 100% cashmere Large polo shirt collar Condition: Excellent

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1970s Informal Dresses

Halston Light Orange Cashmere Sweater Coat circa 1970s
Halston Light Orange Cashmere Sweater Coat circa 1970s

Halston Light Orange Cashmere Sweater Coat circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage sweater by Halston circa 1970s 100% cashmere Long length cardigan style sweater Includes

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1970s Coats

Resort 1972 Halston Sky Blue Sleeveless Cashmere Sweater Gown
Resort 1972 Halston Sky Blue Sleeveless Cashmere Sweater Gown

Resort 1972 Halston Sky Blue Sleeveless Cashmere Sweater Gown

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Size: 0 - 10 depending on desired fit.

Resort 1972 Halston Sky Blue Sleeveless Cashmere Sweater Gown

By Halston

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Resort 1972 Halston sky blue sleeveless cashmere sweater gown. Long column sweater-inspired

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Vintage Pure Cashmere Scoop Back Dress with Matching Shrug
Halston Vintage Pure Cashmere Scoop Back Dress with Matching Shrug

Halston Vintage Pure Cashmere Scoop Back Dress with Matching Shrug

By Halston

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Halston Vintage Pure Cashmere Scoop Back Dress with Matching Shrug. From Neiman Marcus Made in

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Halston Cashmere Cape With Hood
1970s Halston Cashmere Cape With Hood

1970s Halston Cashmere Cape With Hood

By Halston

Located in Chicago, IL

halston hooded cape closes at neckline with one hook and eye cashmere or cashmere wool blend

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1970s American Capes

Museum Held 1977 Halston Blue Cashmere One Shoulder Dress
Museum Held 1977 Halston Blue Cashmere One Shoulder Dress

Museum Held 1977 Halston Blue Cashmere One Shoulder Dress

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

Halston single-handedly transformed cashmere from a dowdy British staple to a fashion must-have

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Halston 100% Cashmere Ivory Dress
Halston 100% Cashmere Ivory Dress

Halston 100% Cashmere Ivory Dress

By Halston

Located in Bath, GB

Halston 100% Cashmere Ivory Dress Size XS New with Tags

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2010s Italian Maxi Dress

1970's HALSTON Wool cashmere coat
1970's HALSTON Wool cashmere coat

1970's HALSTON Wool cashmere coat

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Mint condition, 1970's HALSTON, wool & cashmere coat in poppy red. Medium-weight (pre-fall/early

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1970s American Coats

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Halston Cashmere For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary halston cashmere you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Black, Brown and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect halston cashmere among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those 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 Cashmere?

On average, a halston cashmere on 1stDibs sells for $1,232, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,275 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Halston
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The Halston look is the term for a style of evening wear created by designer Roy Halston that was popular during the 1970s. He was well known for designing dresses with plunging halter necks and open backs. Liza Minnelli, Lauren Hutton and Elizabeth Taylor are just some of the celebrities who sported the Halston look. On 1stDibs, find a range of Halston apparel.