1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s HALSTON silk jersey slinky dress ! The perfect champagne / buttercream / soft yellow color is great for any time of year.
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.
Vintage Halston 1970s Rare Pig Print Pink Silk Jersey Vintage 70s Day Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Measurements Bust: 34 to 36 inches Waist: 30 to 32 inches Hips: 36 to 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 43 inches Details * Circa 1976 * Silk blend jersey with ...
1970S HALSTON Cream Silk Jersey Plunging Neckline Gown With Angora & Cashmere K
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand finished and in near mint condition 1970S HALSTON Cream Silk Jersey Plunging Neckline Gown With Angora & Cashmere Knit Cape
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
By Jacques Cassia
Located in Tucson, AZ
His best-known work was a cross between Paco Rabanne and Halston: silk jersey maxi dresses with metal bustiers and revealing cutouts.
Halston 1980s Silk Jersey Tank Dress with Crystal Beading
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic, slinky silk jersey tank dress from Halston is decked with hand sewn Swarovski crystal accents.
1970's Jacques Cassia Couture Yellow Jersey One-Shoulder Draped Disco Dress
By Jacques Cassia
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
His best-known work was a cross between Paco Rabanne and Halston: silk jersey maxi dresses with metal bustiers and revealing cutouts.
Sold
Size: Fits like a 4
Halston Chocolate Brown Silk Jersey Bias One Shoulder Wrap & Tie Bodice 1970s
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
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 black silk jersey gown with ruched neckline
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Excellent condition. Fits a US 2 or 4. Zips up back. Jet black jersey. Rhinestones at end of neck ties. Gorgeous dress.
1970's Halston Silk Jersey Maxi Shirt Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Created by Halston a silk jersey floor length dress in a beautiful deep red color.
1970's HALSTON silk jersey gown with asymmetrical cut
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, silk jersey gown with asymmetrical cut designed by Halston dating to the 1970's.
Halston black silk Jersey Gown, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Halston 1970's black silk jersey evening gown. Large slit in front.
HALSTON black silk jersey tank dress
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very simple and chic. This Halston dress is made out of fluid silk jersey in jet black.
1970s Halston black silk jersey plunge top & wrap skirt
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super sexy Halston black silk jersey wrap top & matching wrap skirt...The top wraps to a plunge V front, narrow shoulder straps & peplum waist...The petal wrap skirt is daringly open...
1970's HALSTON white silk jersey dress with silver beading
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
White silk jersey dress with silver bugle beads from Halston dating to the 1970's.
Vintage Halston Coral Silk Jersey Plunging Asymmetrical Hem Backless Gown Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage HALSTON coral silk jersey plunging asymmetrical hem backless wrap gown!
1970s Halston Jumpsuit Lilac Lavender Purple Silk Jersey w/ Sash Belt 70s
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Museum worthy 1970s vintage HALSTON lilac / lavender / purple silk jersey disco jumpsuit and matching sash belt !
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 !
1972 HALSTON emerald green silk jersey gown
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid emerald green silk jersey halter gown designed by Halston dating to 1972 and as seen on the cover of the March Cosmopolitan issue.
Halston White Silk Jersey Halter Gown
By Halston
Located in Topanga, CA
White silk jersey backless halter dress with side slit up to the thigh and sash.
1970s Halston Bronze Silk Jersey Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic gown from Halston done in an almost iridescent bronze silk jersey.
Rare 1977 Halston Floral Silk Jersey Ensemble
By Halston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1977 Halston Resort collection floral silk jersey ensemble, consisting of a halter top and skirt.
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. Matte jersey underdress is fitted through the body while ch...
1970's Halston Asymmetric Sequin Silk-Jersey Bombshell Hourglass Evening Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The whole garment is fashioned with iridescent gunmetal sequins on black silk-jersey. I love the asymmetric plunge necklace with the avant-garde different length sleeves.
1970's Halston Black Sequin Silk-Jersey Plunge Hourglass Mermaid Cocktail Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
He was known for his flattering body-conscious clothing in jersey and silks. This seductive hourglass cocktail is a perfect example of his genius.
1970's Halston Black Sequin Silk-Jersey Belted Wrap Low-Plunge Evening Gown
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The whole garment is fashioned with rich jet-black sequins on black silk-jersey. I love the low-cut plunging bodice with lean, long sleeves.
1970s Halston Emerald Green Silk Jersey Halter Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous emerald green silk jersey gown from Halston done in the designers signature sexy, simple silhouette.
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. These long silk knit shirt dresses were a Halston staple and...
1970s Halston Deep Blue Silk Jersey Halter Gown
By Halston
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful deep blue Halston evening gown with matching jacket .This halter gown fastens at the neck with two hooks and thread loops and these are the only closures.The jacket also ha...
Vintage 1973 Halston Black Sequin Silk Jersey Bias-Cut Hourglass Mermaid Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
He was known for his flattering body-conscious clothing in jersey and silks. This seductive number is a perfect example of his genius.
Halston Vintage Dress in Purple Asymmetrical Silk Jersey Draping Size 2/4
By Halston
Located in Portland, OR
This is an incredible Halston vintage dress with an asymmetrical strap across the chest and back. This gorgeous purple evening gown has a built-in adjustable bra and fabric that wrap...
Emilio Pucci Pink Silk Shell Seashell Print Belted Sleeveless Sun Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emilio Pucci textured silk pink dress with black and white shell print. Small yellow outlines on a few of the shells, and a few scattered 'Emilio' signatures throughout. Fitted botto...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Gold Lamé and Beige Halter Dress, France, Size 38
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in CACHAN, FR
A striking vintage Thierry Mugler Couture halter dress, made in France, labeled size 38. This beautifully constructed piece features a sculpted gold lamé bodice with signature Mugler...
$395
Size: Best fits 2/4, see measurements
Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geoffrey Beene textured silk strapless empire waist long evening dress. Amazing warm apricot color, and beautiful texturing of the silk. Back center slit. Built in boned structuring ...
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Joy Stevens One Shoulder Gold Grecian Inspired 70s Vintage Gown Maxi Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievable 1970s JOY STEVENS one shoulder Grecian gown! Features a golden jersey body with plenty of stretch. Chiffon overlay features purple, green and gold abstract print. Hidden...
S/S 1995 Donna Karan Beige Stretch Bodycon Panel Slip Dress US6, IT4, FR38
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beige slip dress from Donna Karan's Spring/Summer 1995 collection features a stretch bodycon fit with panel detailing at the bust. The dress is complete with thin shoulder strap...
GEOFFREY BEENE 1960's Gold Lame Pearl Bodice Baby Doll Gown Size 2-4
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Geoffrey Beene gown is composed of a gold metallic knit with polka dot design, and hand beaded small pearl bodice. Gown is lined in soft white silk. There are side pockets and ...
Stavropoulos 1970's Cream Silk Draped Silk Chiffon Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Stavropoulos gown is composed of a bias cut cream silk chiffon. The spaghetti strap design is accentuated by a one shoulder drape. There is a center back zipper closure. Mea...
1960's SAKS 5TH AVE Pink Floral Brocade Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress Sz 4
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral brocade fabric embellished with sequins and beading. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1968 Pink Multicolor Op Art Signature Print Silk Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilio Pucci c.1968 silk jersey shift dress. Multicolor geometric op art signature print in shades of pink, yellow, fuchsia, and brown. Striped boarder print at cuffs and hem...
$895
Size: 10 (Vintage)
EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Pink Yellow Sunburst Signature Print Silk Jersey Dress Sz 10
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress. All over sunburst signature print in shades of pink, yellow and white. Decorative border around cuffs, neckline, and hemline. Round ne...
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2012 Silk Chiffon Tan Embellished Grecian Gown w. Slit Maxi
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli SS12 look book Obviously makes a great pregnancy dress aso Alessandra Ambrosio Beige tan color Beaded with stones Huge front/side slit Very voluminous Greek goddess ...
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
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1965 Ceil Chapman champagne-colored satin faux pearl beaded cocktail dress. Dress features an A-line silhouette with a mock wrap at front and zipper closure at back. The dress i...
1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Ronald Kolodzie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s RONALD KOLODZIE navy blue, orange and green long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Features a tropical Hawaiian print in vibrant colors of neon orange, green, peach and light p...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10 / 12
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
$6,865
Size: Italy 40 is EU 36
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Long Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A true collector’s piece, this Gianni Versace embellished sheer evening gown from the Fall/Winter 1996 runway collection is one of the most iconic designs from the legendary Italian ...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$188Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
2000s Donatella Versace Green Pink ethereal mesh corset bustier cocktail dress
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000's Donatella Versace Green & Pink ethereal mesh corset cocktail dress MADE IN ITALY. Spaghetti strap shoulders, fitted Body, Concealed zip up back, hand sewn sequin detaili...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
DOLCE & GABBANA Brown Fur Tote Bag Handbag HOBO Purse New Never used
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dolce Gabbana Hand Bag with a wide black leather strap. Inside zippered pocket. Animal Print Lining. Authenticity card inside pocket. New old stock Circa late 1980s early 90s, never ...
NINA RICCI 2013 Vintage Silk Mauve Ethereal Gown Maxi Dress Floral
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci SS13 Resort Collection Vintage 100% silk A delicate medley of colors Reminds me of Chanel Size F40 fits like a USA 6 or 4 Invisible back zip Excellent Condition, only flaw...
New Versace Fur Mink Leopard Print Coat It. 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Real Mink Leopard Print Coat Designer size - 38 ( pls. check measurements) 100% Real Mink, Oversize Raccoon Fur Collar, 100% Silk Lining, Two Side Pockets, One Inner Pock...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads all hand sewn atop black silk organza extending down to skirt featuring open work fr...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of very high quality silver raccoon fur is 3/4 lenght with an attached hood, rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details:...
$1,575
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Vivienne Tam Black and Red Sheer Beaded 1990s 90s Midi Dress & Slip
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s VIVIENNE TAM black and red beaded semi sheer midi dress and matching slip! Features thousands of hand-sewn red and black seed beads and rhinestones with an A...
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.