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Halston Burnt Orange Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s
Halston Burnt Orange Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s

Halston Burnt Orange Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic vintage Halston ultrasuede shirt dress. notch collar. long sleeves. loose fitting silhouette

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1970s American Day Dresses

Peach Ultrasuede Belted Shirt Dress with Hidden Pockets – M-L, 1970s
Peach Ultrasuede Belted Shirt Dress with Hidden Pockets – M-L, 1970s

Peach Ultrasuede Belted Shirt Dress with Hidden Pockets – M-L, 1970s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Made famous by Halston, Ultrasuede dresses were designed for newly liberated working women who

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1970s American Informal Dresses

Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s
Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s

Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in Brooklyn, NY

designer fashion history! ○ Circa: 1970s ○ Label: Halston ○ Fabric: Ultrasuede ○ Color: Navy Blue

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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston Nude Washable Ultrasuede Belted Tunic and Pant Safari Set - M, 1970s
Halston Nude Washable Ultrasuede Belted Tunic and Pant Safari Set - M, 1970s

Halston Nude Washable Ultrasuede Belted Tunic and Pant Safari Set - M, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Tucson, AZ

Halston's signature use of ultrasuede, which is both machine washable and dryable. Vintage pant and tunic

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1970s American Trouser Pant Suits

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Halston Ultrasuede Tunic Dress
Halston Ultrasuede Tunic Dress

Halston Ultrasuede Tunic Dress

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Halston Ultrasuede Tunic Dress

By Halston

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stunning, apricot-colored, sleeveless belted, ultrasuede tunic designed by Halston in the

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1970s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Halston Turquoise Ultrasuede Wrap Halterneck Dress
Halston Turquoise Ultrasuede Wrap Halterneck Dress

Halston Turquoise Ultrasuede Wrap Halterneck Dress

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Size: will fit a 4 to 8

Halston Turquoise Ultrasuede Wrap Halterneck Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Turquoise Halston ultrasuede halter neck wrap dress. Halston is practically synonomous with

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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston Hat Featured on Newsweek 1972
Halston Hat Featured on Newsweek 1972

Halston Hat Featured on Newsweek 1972

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

A similar Halston ultrasuede hat was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine in 1972. Worn by

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1970s American Hats

Halston Bordeaux Ultrasuede Wrap Coat
Halston Bordeaux Ultrasuede Wrap Coat

Halston Bordeaux Ultrasuede Wrap Coat

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston is practically synonomous with ultrasuede. Halston first saw the fabric on the Japanese

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1970s American Coats

Halston, Ultramarine Blue Ultrasuede Maxi-Coat
Halston, Ultramarine Blue Ultrasuede Maxi-Coat

Halston, Ultramarine Blue Ultrasuede Maxi-Coat

By Halston

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a striking Ultramarine Blue, Ultrasuede Maxi-coat designed by Halston in 1972. Ultrasuede

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1970s American Coats

1970s Halston Tobacco Colored Ultrasuede Ensemble
1970s Halston Tobacco Colored Ultrasuede Ensemble

1970s Halston Tobacco Colored Ultrasuede Ensemble

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

1970s Ultrasuede Halston ensemble composed of a button-down shirt with self belt and relaxed fit

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1970s American Skirt Suits

Circa 1972 Halston Navy Blue Ultrasuede Dress
Circa 1972 Halston Navy Blue Ultrasuede Dress

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

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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston UltraSuede Jacket
Halston UltraSuede Jacket

Halston UltraSuede Jacket

By Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

Heralded as a miracle fiber in the 1970's UltraSuede was used extensively by Halston for his clean

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1970s American Blazers

Vintage Halston Ultrasuede Shirt Dress
Vintage Halston Ultrasuede Shirt Dress

Vintage Halston Ultrasuede Shirt Dress

By Halston

Located in London, GB

A stunning shirt dress in ultrasuede by Halston. It has a front button opening, pockets on either

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1970s American Day Dresses

Halston Chocolate Brown Ultrasuede Long Maxi Coat Dress, 1970s
Halston Chocolate Brown Ultrasuede Long Maxi Coat Dress, 1970s

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

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1970s Unknown Maxi Dresses

Halston Ultrasuede Coatdress, 1970s
Halston Ultrasuede Coatdress, 1970s

Halston Ultrasuede Coatdress, 1970s

By Halston

Located in London, GB

A great dress coat by 1970s style icon Halston. In lavender ultrasuede, this full length dress coat

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Vintage Tan Halston Ultrasuede 1970s Jacket Size US S
Vintage Tan Halston Ultrasuede 1970s Jacket Size US S

Vintage Tan Halston Ultrasuede 1970s Jacket Size US S

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Vintage tan Ultrasuede jacket by Halston. Circa 1970s. Pointed collar. Sash tie at waist. Dual hip

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Vintage Emerald Green Ultrasuede Halston Style Cape, 1970s
Vintage Emerald Green Ultrasuede Halston Style Cape, 1970s

Vintage Emerald Green Ultrasuede Halston Style Cape, 1970s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rising to popularity by the works of designers such as Halston, Ultrasuede quickly enraptured the

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Halston 70s Cream Ultrasuede Short Sleeve Wrap Dress
Halston 70s Cream Ultrasuede Short Sleeve Wrap Dress

Halston 70s Cream Ultrasuede Short Sleeve Wrap Dress

By Halston

Located in San Francisco, CA

Halston 70s cream ultrasuede wrap dress. Short sleeve, elastic at waist. Fastens at front with two

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1970s Casual Dresses

Halston 1970s Orange Pink Ultrasuede Button Up Coat or Coat Dress
Halston 1970s Orange Pink Ultrasuede Button Up Coat or Coat Dress

Halston 1970s Orange Pink Ultrasuede Button Up Coat or Coat Dress

By Halston

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Halston 1970s collared long sleeve ultrasuede coat in an amazing shade of orange-pink coral

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1970s American Coats

1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress
1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and iconic 1970s HALSTON bubblegum pink ultra suede halter maxi dress! Roy Halston was known

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1970s American Evening Dresses

1970s Halston Bamboo Sun Hat
1970s Halston Bamboo Sun Hat

1970s Halston Bamboo Sun Hat

By Halston

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Often regarded for his designs utilizing ultrasuede, Roy Halston is considered to be one of the

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1970s Hats

1970's Halston Ultrasuede Trench
1970's Halston Ultrasuede Trench

1970's Halston Ultrasuede Trench

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic trench from Halston. Super soft beige ultrasuede. Double-breasted. Wide notch lapel

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1970s American Trench Coats

Halston Beige Ultrasuede Coat circa 1970s
Halston Beige Ultrasuede Coat circa 1970s

Halston Beige Ultrasuede Coat circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage coat by Halston circa 1970s Part of Halston's ultrasuede series Lightweight suede in beige

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1970s Coats

Halston Dandelion Yellow Ultrasuede Jacket circa 1970s
Halston Dandelion Yellow Ultrasuede Jacket circa 1970s

Halston Dandelion Yellow Ultrasuede Jacket circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage jacket by Halston circa 1970s Part of Halston's ultrasuede series Lightweight suede in

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1970s Jackets

Vintage Halston 1970s Salmon Ultra Suede Coat Dress With Belt
Vintage Halston 1970s Salmon Ultra Suede Coat Dress With Belt

Vintage Halston 1970s Salmon Ultra Suede Coat Dress With Belt

By Halston

Located in Portland, OR

This is an original vintage 1970's Halston ultrasuede dress/coat in a beautiful salmon peach color

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1970s American Coats

Halston Vintage 1970s Ultrasuede Coral Dress
Halston Vintage 1970s Ultrasuede Coral Dress

Halston Vintage 1970s Ultrasuede Coral Dress

By Halston

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Halston Vintage Ultrasuede Coral Peach Cap Sleeve Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 14/ US 10/ EU

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1970s American Informal Dresses

1972 Olive Green Ultrasuede Halston Dress
1972 Olive Green Ultrasuede Halston Dress

1972 Olive Green Ultrasuede Halston Dress

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

This fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a deep, rich olive green color. These were THE

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1970s Day Dresses

1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress
1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress

1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

This fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a beautiful soft purple color. These were THE

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1970s Day Dresses

Custom Larger 1972 Red Ultrasuede Halston Suit
Custom Larger 1972 Red Ultrasuede Halston Suit

Custom Larger 1972 Red Ultrasuede Halston Suit

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

This fabulous 1972 ultrasuede suit is done in a deep russet red. The shortdresses were THE thing to

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1970s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Haslton Ultrasuede belted short coat C. Early 1970’s
Haslton Ultrasuede belted short coat C. Early 1970’s

Haslton Ultrasuede belted short coat C. Early 1970’s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic example from Roy Frowick Halston’s earlier work composed in the renowned patented

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1970s American Coats

Halston Ultrasuede Trench Coat
Halston Ultrasuede Trench Coat

Halston Ultrasuede Trench Coat

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Halston Trench Coat Circa 1970's Vintage Iconic Halston ultrasuede Mustard yellow Short trench

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1970s American Trench Coats

Museum Held c1972 Halston Ultrasuede Cream Dress
Museum Held c1972 Halston Ultrasuede Cream Dress

Museum Held c1972 Halston Ultrasuede Cream Dress

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

Halston Ultrasuede Shirt Dress from The Museum at FIT Collection. / (2) Halston with various models

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1970s Day Dresses

Halston Ultrasuede Belted Dress Size Large.
Halston Ultrasuede Belted Dress Size Large.

Halston Ultrasuede Belted Dress Size Large.

By Halston

Located in Atlanta, GA

Halston 1970s tan ultrasuede belted dress is a size large. Ladies please grab your trusted tape

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1970s American Casual Dresses

Halston 1970's Blue Ultrasuede Coat Dress
Halston 1970's Blue Ultrasuede Coat Dress

Halston 1970's Blue Ultrasuede Coat Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Its a Halston! Halston 1970's Blue Ultrasuede Coat Dress in electric blue. The Utrasuede collection

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1970s Jackets

70s RARE Halston Sky Blue Ultrasuede Coat
70s RARE Halston Sky Blue Ultrasuede Coat

70s RARE Halston Sky Blue Ultrasuede Coat

By Halston

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous ultrasuede coat is Halston at his best. Not only is the colour a striking sky blue

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1970s Coats

Halston Vintage Ultrasuede Coral Peach Cap Sleeve Dress, 1970s
Halston Vintage Ultrasuede Coral Peach Cap Sleeve Dress, 1970s

Halston Vintage Ultrasuede Coral Peach Cap Sleeve Dress, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Halston Vintage Ultrasuede Coral Peach Cap Sleeve Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 14/ US 10/ EU

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1970s American Informal Dresses

1972 Green Ultrasuede Halston Dress with Belt
1972 Green Ultrasuede Halston Dress with Belt

1972 Green Ultrasuede Halston Dress with Belt

Located in Rockwood, ON

This fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a brilliant, bright emerald green color that I

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1970s Day Dresses

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Halston Ultrasuede For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary halston ultrasuede for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Pink, Beige and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Halston, Roy Halston Frowick and Christopher Ross are consistently popular. 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 Ultrasuede?

Prices for a halston ultrasuede can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $245 and can go as high as $2,125, while, on average they fetch $530.

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.

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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roy Halston Frowick made Ultrasuede famous when he used it to produce apparel for his luxury brand Halston during the 1970s. Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto invented the man-made fiber in 1970. You can find a selection of Halston apparel on 1stDibs.