Halston, one shoulder draped creme jumpsuit
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Halston, one shoulder draped creme jumpsuit. The item is in very good condition.
Halston, one shoulder draped creme jumpsuit
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Halston, one shoulder draped creme jumpsuit. The item is in very good condition.
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.
Halston 1970s Spring 1976 Runway Red Silk One Shoulder Documented Vintage Gown
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Halston, 1970s Halston, 70s Halston, Halston gown, Halston dress, Halston evening gown, Spring 1976 Halston, Halston Made to Order, documented Halston, Halston runway, runway...
1970S Halston Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Crepe Back Satin Iconic One Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1970S Halston Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Crepe Back Satin Iconic One Shoulder Gown
Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Cut from luminous liquid gold lamé, this dramatic one-shoulder design features Halston’s signature Grecian-inspired draping, an elegant shoulder tie detail, and an asymmetrical saron...
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.
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.
Fabulous Vintage Halston One Shoulder Wrap Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Utter elegance in this one shoulder red silk wrap dress from Halston.
1976 Halston Red One Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in Austin, TX
1976 Halston red one shoulder gown as seen in Met Collection 28" bust, 26" waistm 29" hips, 57" length Condition: Excellent fits sz 2 - 6
Vintage Halston Red Print Silk One Shoulder Draped Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sensual and refined, this Halston dress modernizes the one shoulder gown by subtracting elements and is the perfect choice for a wedding or special occasion.
'H' HALSTON Taupe One Shoulder Ruched Gown Size 6 8
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'H' by Halston dress is composed of a nude/taupe stretch knit and features a wonderfully flattering ruched detailing with one shoulder design.
1970S HALSTON Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Mini Cocktail Dress W
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1970S HALSTON Burgundy Bias Cut Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Mini Cocktail Dress With Cape Sleeve
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Size: Fits like a 4
Halston Chocolate Brown Silk Jersey Bias One Shoulder Wrap & Tie Bodice 1970s
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Halston chocolate brown silk double knit jersey, bias cut skirt & bodice, one shoulder wrap & tie top from the 1970s.
HALSTON HERITAGE Size 2 Pink One Shoulder Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
HALSTON HERITAGE dress comes in a pink material with a slip liner featuring a back less style, one shoulder, and a back zip up closure.
Halston Red Chiffon Dress with Sash, c. 1970s.
By Halson
Located in New York, NY
Halston Red Chiffon Dress with Sash, c. 1970s. Halston Red chiffon one-shoulder dress featuring "rippled" layered tiers gathering at waist down to the asymmetrical hemline.
Halston one shoulder black jersey draped maxi dress
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Halston IV one shoulder black jersey draped maxi dress from the 1980s.
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Size: Small - Medium
NWT Vintage Early 2000s Halston One Shoulder Black Jersey Grecian Mini Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage, brand new with tags HALSTON, by RANDOLPH DUKE black jersey one single shoulder mini dress!
70s Halston Evening Gown One Shoulder Red Jersey Maxi Dress Draped NWT NOS
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, New With Tag/New Old Stock vintage Halston one shoulder evening gown red draped maxi dress, made in the late 70s.
1970S HALSTON Red Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
1970S HALSTON Red Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
Halston White One-Shoulder Jersey Goddess Gown, Circa 1979
By Halston
Located in Kingston, NY
An iconic piece from Halston’s late 1970s body of work, this white one-shoulder gown embodies his signature draping and minimalist glamour.
Halston for Formfit Rogers 1970s One Shoulder Red Grecian Maxi Gown
By Halston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Halston vintage raspberry jersey dress in asymmetrical one-shoulder cut.
HALSTON c.1970's Red Spandex One Shoulder Draped Jumpsuit
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Halston c.1970's red spandex one shoulder jumpsuit.
1970s Halston Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Bias One-Shoulder Gown w Sheer Cape
By Halston
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Halston Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Bias One-Shoulder Gown with Attachd Sheer Cape: A stunning and sensual 7 layer swirl of bias cut silk chiffon with an attached sheer cape from...
1970's HALSTON jet blak silk chiffon one shouldered dress with flounced hemline
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black triple layer silk chiffon dress with asymmetrical shoulder, raised elasticized waistline and flounced hemline from hailstone dating to the 1970s. No size is indicated altho...
Halston 1970s Navy Blue Sequin One Shoulder Silk Jersey Vintage 70s Gown + Shawl
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1970s HALSTON navy blue sequin one shoulder silk jersey full length disco dress and shawl ensemble !
Halston Heritage Violet Silk One Shoulder Dress US Size 8
Located in University City, MO
Halston Heritage violet silk one shoulder dress. New with tags US Size 8 The breezy sheer dress is designed with violet silk fabric with a geometric jacquard pattern.
Halston One Shoulder Silk and Jersey Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midnight blue one-shoulder gown from Halston features a crepe chiffon overlay layered on top of a heavy matte jersey base.
1970's Halston One-Shouldered Silk Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One-shouldered design is reminiscent of Greco-Roman togas.
1970s Halston One Shoulder Jersey Green Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
There is a certain sexiness caused by the illusion of having the entire dress suspended by one hook at the shoulder. It gives the sense that undoing that hook would cause the entire ...
Documented 1978 Halston One Shoulder Red Draped Jersey Halston Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
These were issued in a variety of colors including this wonderful red version. Halston was a master at this cut. There is a certain sexiness caused by the illusion of having the ent...
1978 Red Halston One Shoulder Jersey Dress As Seen on Kate Moss
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Halston was a master at this cut. There is a certain sexiness caused by the illusion of having the entire dress suspended by one hook at the shoulder.
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.
Halston IV 1970s Orange Red One-Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in US
Halston IV 1970s one shoulder gown in a red-orange jersey fabric.
1970's Halston Pink Chiffon One-Shouldered Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grecian-inspired gown from Halston dates to the 1970's. It is made out of tiered layers of pale pink silk chiffon that are cut on the bias and drape diagonally across the body. Gow...
1970's Halston IV Pink One-Shoulder Drape Gown
By Halston
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970's Halston IV pink one-shoulder drape gown. Features layered fabric at sides.
Halston 1970's Haute Couture Nude One Shoulder Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Halston 1970's Haute Couture Nude One Shoulder Dress.
Vintage Halston Fuchsia Chiffon One-Shoulder Bias Cut Dress
By Halston
Located in US
Features a hook-and-eye closure at one shoulder, opposite shoulder is covered and also has a hook-and-eye closure. Dress is in great vintage condition! Label is missing. Dress fits t...
Halston 1970's New Old Stock One Shoulder Crepe Dress
By Halston
Located in US
Halston 1970's vintage one shoulder cocktail dress with wrap around feature and flowing drape over shoulder.
Halston Black One Shoulder Nylon Evening Gown (Original 70's Design)
By Halston
Located in Narberth, PA
Black One Shoulder Nylon Evening Gown (Original 70's Design) Hook and eye closure on shoulder Features circular cutout on left waist Full length nylon gown Size unknown (refer to...
Vintage 1976 Halston Couture Navy Silk Draped One-Shoulder Wrap Goddess Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This luxurious navy-blue wrap dress is a perfect example of his genius. The one-shouldered gown appears in many of Halston’s collections; he was especially interested in the bias-spi...
Vintage Halston IV Dorian 1970s Draped Red Jersey Grecian One shoulder Dress Gow
By Halston
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Vintage Halston IV Dorian 1970s one shoulder grecian dress.
Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Green & White Stripe One Shoulder Bias-Cut Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion.
Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Sequin Silk Blue Clouds Tie-Dye One Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
I love the chic asymmetric one-shoulder neckline. The bias-cut construction emphasizes a woman's seductive shape without adding any bulk or volume to the actual hips.
1972 Custom Red Jersey Halston Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
This 1972 dress is the red version of the one peeking above Halston's shoulder in the picture included in this listing.
Halston Heritage Studded Open Shoulder Dress
Located in Lisbon, PT
Halston Heritage one shoulder mini dress with all over embellishment in gold studs.
1970s Halston One Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Halston for Formfit Rogers one shoulder gown 100% qiana nylon This can be washed in the washing machine.
1970's Halston One-Shoulder Asymmetric Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston revolutionized the way women dress and is one of the few designers, alongside Claire McCardell and Norman Norell, to define what is American fashion.
Halston IV 1970's One-Shoulder Gown
By Halston
Located in US
Halston IV one shoulder gown in an ivory/off-white synthetic jersey fabric.
1978 Halston Pink One Shoulder Draped Jersey Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
This was issued on a variety of colors including this wonderful pink version. Halston was a master at this cut. There is a certain sexiness caused by the illusion of having the enti...
Halston 1970s Silk Chiffon One-Shoulder Gown With Shawl
By Halston
Located in US
Beautiful Vintage Halston Yellow Silk Chiffon One-Shoulder Gown With Shawl Vintage 1970's Halston yellow silk chiffon gown with optional shawl.
Museum Held 1977 Halston Blue Cashmere One Shoulder Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Bust: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 12-15" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam Length: 59" from top o...
1970's Halston Couture One Shoulder Ruffles Black Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1970's Halston Couture CONDITION: Great condition- 2 very small dark spots on the left shoulder that are hard to see and unlikely to be noticed.
Halston IV Red One Shoulder Jersey Gown for Dorian
By Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant red, draped, Halston gown is “Classic Halston”. With a sleeveless and ethereal bodice it is perfect for wear year-round. With a loose silhouette and a shoulder reveal,...
1972 Black Silk Jersey Halston Shirt Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
This 1972 dress is the black version of the one peeking above Halston's shoulder in the picture included in this listing.
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Halston NWT $12k Vintage Size 6 Open Back Black Silk Sequin Gown Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful, rare, AND important brand new with original $12,000 price tag (would equal well over $20,000 today), this vintage HALSTON Couture gown is truly breathtaking! Blac...
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
James Galanos 1970s Vintage Red Wool Crepe Halter Gown Size 2-4
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s James Galanos Red wool crepe halter V neck gown. Cocktail Party. Size 2-4 Bust 32-36” / underbust bust 24”/ waist 26”/ length 51”
Valentino Women's Pink Silk Cape Gown, Italian Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back. The bust is lined in the s...
Bob Mackie 1970s Lipstick Red Silk Moire 70s Vintage Strapless Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning late 1970s BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS lipstick red silk moire strapless evening dress! Perfectly tailored corset bodice, and full free skirt are extremely flattering, and ...
$500
Size: size 4; comparable to size small
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
By Vera Wang
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...
Geoffrey Beene Jumpsuit with White Detail
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Jeffrey Beene, silk, heavy crepe, jumpsuit, having no waist, and ivory silk detail at the collar and shoulders.
Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1930's crepe silk gown rendered in the warmest shade of blush pink, accented by draped waterfall pleats and the most figure flattering bias cut, is a rare piece to ...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Diane Von Furstenberg Size 0 / 2 Black Silk Chiffon Grecian Dress Open Back
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk chiffon dress! Grecian inspired, with layers of black chiffon that literally flow with movement. Semi-sheer chiffon dolman sleeves. Sexy op...
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side . High split on the side front. Boned. SIZE 34 / XS / SAMPLE
1970s John Kloss red dress with slash and high slit
By John Kloss
Located in Austin, TX
1970s John Kloss red long sleeve dress with slash and high slit condition: Very good 31" bust, 26" waist, 28" hips, 58.75" length sz S ( Mannequin is a US size 6 for reference )
Halston Silk Chiffon Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston's iconic ivory cream fine silk jersey two piece Grecian goddess dress. The separate strapless boned bustier bodice of ruched and pleated chiffon jersey. The long skirt loosel...
Halston Vintage Silk Charmeuse Strapless Gown with High Slit, Size 2
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston gown in silk charmeuse. A very architectural look, the bodice wraps around the body ending in the bias cut skirt with high front slit. Interior corset. Size: 2
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Python Snake Head Ad Runway Heels Sz 7
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Brand New & Very Rare * Stunning in Gold Python * Tom Ford's "Farewell Collection" w/ Gucci * Size: 7 * Gold Bamboo Heel * Famous Purple Snake Head Jewe...
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green throughout. Two layer of swag drape over the left shoulder. Tailored bodice with full...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
$745
Size: 42 / 6 / 8 / 10
Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Army Green Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Sheer Top
By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 2000s ROBERTO CAVALLI light army green silk chiffon beaded, sequined and rhinestone semi sheer blouse! Features flattering cold shoulders that reveal just the right amount...
Galliano Vintage Pink Silk Chiffon "Boudoir" Slip Dress - Spring/Summer 2009
By John Galliano
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A charming and highly collectible slip dress from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-wear collection, Baby Doll style. Crafted from delicate powder pink silk chiffon, this p...
$2,995
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Halston Purple Plunging One Piece Vintage 70s Halter Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and sexy 1970s HALSTON purple one piece plunging halter swimsuit OR bodysuit ! Beautiful purple jewel tone color. This rare beauty is one of 6 Halston swimsuits that I recently ...
Givenchy Spring 2008 Runway Black Leather Gladiator Platform Heels, EU 39
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
Striking gladiator-style platform heels from the Spring/Summer 2008 runway collection. Crafted in smooth black leather, the design features dramatic cut-outs with crisscross lacing t...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION camel coat with dramatic hood
By Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake Plantation
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1980s Issey Miyake Plantation double faced wool blend coat in a soft camel-brown tone, cut in a relaxed easy proportion. The coat has a loose, slightly boxy shape with dropped should...
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
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.