1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
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!
Circa 1972 Halston Navy Blue Ultrasuede Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This deep navy blue ultrasuede shirtdress is one of the first and most popular of Halston's ultra suede designs.
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...
70s Halston Navy Matte Jersey Gown
By Halston
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastically simple and striking 70s Halston racer top style matte jersey gown in navy blue. Heavy weight jersey drapes beautifully. Hook closures at shoulders.
Navy blue silk evening dress with see-through shoulders and belt Halston
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue silk evening dress with see-through shoulders and belt.Snap on the cuff. Elastic waist. Split in the middle front, length= 75 cm No lining. SIZE M
1970's Halston Asymmentrical Cut Silk Dress
By Halston
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Asymmetrical cut Halston silk dress from 1977. Navy blue, orange, tan, brown, pale yellow and cream diagonal stripe print.
Halston Navy Polka-Dot Sheersucker Halter Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston's wonderful navy & white polka-dot sheersucker maxi dress is simply perfect for those hot summer days and nights.
HALSTON navy blue silk chiffon dress with cut out shoulders
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Navy blue silk chiffon dress with cut out shoulders and amazing billowy arms from Halston dating to the 1970's.
1970's HALSTON fuchsia grey & navy ombré silk dress with sequins
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid ombré dyed lightweight silk dress with small sequins from Halston dating to the 1970's.
1970's HALSTON navy silk chiffon asymmetrical gown with sash
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Delicate midnight blue sheer silk chiffon gown with asymmetrical neckline and long matching sash designed by Halston dating to the 1970's. One shouldered cream liner dress to be worn...
Halston 1970s Navy Blue Sequin One Shoulder Silk Jersey Vintage 70s Gown + Shawl
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1970s HALSTON navy blue sequin one shoulder silk jersey full length disco dress and shawl ensemble !
1970's Navy Blue Cashmere Bare Back Evening Dress attributed to Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
A bateau neckline and full sleeves gathered at the wrist with a button and loop give the appearance of an elegant but sedate evening gown. Turn around to reveal the low cut back abo...
Halston Attribution Navy Chiffon & Jersey Rhinestone Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning midnight blue unlabeled Halston one shoulder gown features a rhinestone encrusted chiffon overlay on a heavy matte jersey base. Jersey underdress clings to the figure whil...
HALSTON 70s Navy Velvet Diamonte Accent Gown 4
By Halston
Located in New York City, NY
This gorgeous gown hails from HALSTON's 1970s collection. It as much in style today, as it was then. Deep navy velvet fabric with diamonte beaded criss-cross straps and trimmings. M...
Vintage 1976 Halston Couture Navy Silk Draped One-Shoulder Wrap Goddess Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Halston couture navy-blue silk draped wrap gown dating back to his 1976 collection.
BILL BLASS circa 1983 Midnight Blue Silk Velvet Gown with Ruched Peplum, SZ 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Richardson, TX
This circa 1983-1984 ankle-length evening gown from Bill Blass Collection III features a sumptuous midnight blue silk velvet shell with a surplice bodice, a high waist, and a long, s...
1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect HALSTON 1970s little black dress ! I just love the lines on this beauty. While it looks like a halter dress from the front, it is not a halter dress. Buttons up the front...
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...
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Same fabric as lining only inside the bust. SIZE 38/ 40 (Fr) M/L
1950's JACQUES FATH for Joseph Halpert navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and stunning navy blue satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the early 1950's. Tailored through the waist with a softly structured silhouet...
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. The waist is gathe...
Oleg Cassini 1960's Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress, Attribution
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Label-less Oleg Cassini cocktail in deep royal blue silk chiffon. Empire waist with satin band and lace insert at bust with nude underlay. Boned and lined bodice with swagged necklin...
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...
$1,895
Size: Small - Small Medium
Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture Vintage 1970s Royal Blue Silk Satin Belted 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage BILL BLASS Couture royal blue silk satin dress! This gem was completely hand-sewn, and is numbered. Features a fitted bodice with a flattering full skirt, with a ...
MIGNON Black Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980's
By Mignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic black cocktail dress with a little something extra by Anne Marie Gabalis for Mignon. This stunning dress combines a 1980's silhouette, including strong shoulders and an as...
BILL BLASS Circa 1980's-1990's Velvet and Navy Satin Contrast Gown Size 12
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black velvet with contrasting satin skirt. There is a center back zipper closure and button closures at the sleeve end. In excellent vintage c...
F/W 1995 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Deep Blue Velvet Plunging Bow Mini Dress 36FR
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite dress is a timeless piece from Yves Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 1995 collection. Crafted with luxurious deep blue velvet, the dress was originally showcased on the run...
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...
Navy blue silk evening dress with deep V neckline ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue silk evening dress with deep V neckline. Zip closure on the middle back. Decorative rhinestone button on the left side of the waist. Elastic band on the sleeve bottom edge ...
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester 'Zelda' Navy Blue Devoree Velvet Gown
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening gown. Navy and indigo devoree velvet with a symmetrical leaf blockprint throughout. The bateau neckline balances the drop shoulde...
Jacquemus La robe Velours LE CHOUCHOU Long Asymetric Draped Dress in Navy Blue Velvet
By Jacquemus
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your evening look with the Jacquemus Le Chouchou Long Asymmetric Draped Dress in Navy Blue Velvet. This stunning dress features a long and asymmetrical silhouette that exudes...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
1950s Green and Blue Butterfly Print Brocade Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Beautiful blue and green brocade swing coat with butterfly and roses pattern. Size X large Bust: 52 inches/ coat length : 43.5” Sleeve length 22 inches ** condition: The ...
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
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
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...
Vintage 1970s Japanese Silk Kimono Floral Print Unisex Adjustable Robe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi Lo 80s Gown Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Avant Garde 1980s VICTOR COSTA lipstick red, fuchsia pink and purple color block strapless hi-lo flamenco style evening gown! Flattering ruched boned bodice holds everythi...
$1,475
Size: Large / XL
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
By Bullock Wilshire
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the entire dress. Pocket at t...
Christian Lacroix Runway 2-in-1 Detachable Pouf Petal Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 2000 Christian Lacroix black and petal pink strapless asymmetrical gown. Features detachable double tier skirts which can be worn as a ballgown or a short party pouf. Two dress...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Harness Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" 2 Piece Black Skirt Suit Set - Look #15 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn/Winter 2002 Design...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: Couture; Spring / Summer 1998 Designer: Ale...
Vintage Nina Ricci Couture 1980s Avant Garde Polka Dot Silk Taffeta Evening Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s NINA RICCI Couture for NEIMAN MARCUS polka dot Avant Garde silk taffeta sleeveless evening gown! Features a black and white polka dot body, with lipstick re...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
$1,575
Size: Small - Medium
Gorgeous 1970s Victoria Royal Couture Mint Blue Rhinestone Jersey 70s Gown Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture light mint blue / green rhinestone beaded jersey gown! Features a beautiful mint blue color that is perfect for any skin tone. Sof...
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.