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1970s Halston Aqua Jersey Caftan
1970s Halston Aqua Jersey Caftan

1970s Halston Aqua Jersey Caftan

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970s Halston Aqua Jersey Caftan

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston IV Orange Jersey Caftan Kaftan
Halston IV Orange Jersey Caftan Kaftan

Halston IV Orange Jersey Caftan Kaftan

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Houston, TX

Check out this comfortably stylish orange jersey knit kaftan from Halston IV. This kaftan

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1980s Unknown Halston Vintage Caftan

Early 1980’s Halston IV Purple Jersey Knit Caftan
Early 1980’s Halston IV Purple Jersey Knit Caftan

Early 1980’s Halston IV Purple Jersey Knit Caftan

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Houston, TX

Early 1980s Halston IV Purple Jersey Knit Caftan Check out this comfortably stylish purple jersey

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1980s Unknown Halston Vintage Caftan

Early 1980’s Halston IV Green Velvet Jersey Caftan
Early 1980’s Halston IV Green Velvet Jersey Caftan

Early 1980’s Halston IV Green Velvet Jersey Caftan

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Houston, TX

Simple, elegant, and small splash of detail: all the components within a classic Halston piece

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1980s Unknown Halston Vintage Caftan

Classic 1980’s Halston Red Jersey Caftan / Maxi Dress
Classic 1980’s Halston Red Jersey Caftan / Maxi Dress

Classic 1980’s Halston Red Jersey Caftan / Maxi Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Houston, TX

Simple, sexy and small splash of detail: all the components within a classic Halston piece. This

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1980s Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Purple Chiffon & Jersey Dress
Halston Purple Chiffon & Jersey Dress

Halston Purple Chiffon & Jersey Dress

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is pleased to offer a vintage Halston dress featuring a flowy chiffon overlay

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

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 Halston Vintage Caftan

Vintage Halston Silk Caftan With Beaded Trim
Vintage Halston Silk Caftan With Beaded Trim

Vintage Halston Silk Caftan With Beaded Trim

By Halston

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous teal silk caftan gown from Halston. It has long dolman sleeves cut in one with the

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

very rare HALSTON tie-dyed jersey caftan- 1972
very rare HALSTON tie-dyed jersey caftan- 1972

very rare HALSTON tie-dyed jersey caftan- 1972

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare tie-dyed jersey caftan made by Halston dating to the spring of 1972. Exact style dress as

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

very rare HALSTON tie-dyed jersey caftan- 1972
very rare HALSTON tie-dyed jersey caftan- 1972

very rare HALSTON tie-dyed jersey caftan- 1972

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare tie-dyed jersey caftan made by Halston dating to the spring of 1972. Exact style dress as

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20th Century American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Black Organza w/Red Bugle Bead Caftan ca.1970's
Halston Black Organza w/Red Bugle Bead Caftan ca.1970's

Halston Black Organza w/Red Bugle Bead Caftan ca.1970's

By Halston

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Halston black organza caftan with red bugle beading in a sunburst pattern. Fastens at the

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston IV 1970s Lavender Purple Kaftan Dress
Halston IV 1970s Lavender Purple Kaftan Dress

Halston IV 1970s Lavender Purple Kaftan Dress

By Halston

Located in San Francisco, CA

Halston IV 1970's lavender caftan. A fun example of Halston's later design-for-the-masses. Made of

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1970s Unknown Halston Vintage Caftan

1970s HALSTON Minty Green Iridescent Sequin Kaftan Dress
1970s HALSTON Minty Green Iridescent Sequin Kaftan Dress

1970s HALSTON Minty Green Iridescent Sequin Kaftan Dress

By Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 70s Halston light green iridescent sequin caftan dress with zipper and belt. Dress has

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Slinky Halston IV Lime Green Qiana Caftan. 1970's.  So Disco!
Slinky Halston IV Lime Green Qiana Caftan. 1970's.  So Disco!

Slinky Halston IV Lime Green Qiana Caftan. 1970's. So Disco!

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in University City, MO

This vintage lime green Halston Caftan/Gown is perfect for summer resort wear! Made of slinky

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Metallic Gold Caftan dress, 1970s
Halston Metallic Gold Caftan dress, 1970s

Halston Metallic Gold Caftan dress, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Boca Raton, FL

boasts a certain sensual yet reserved feel. From the late-70s/ early-80s, this Halston caftan is made

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Rare Halston Hand Painted Caftan
Rare Halston Hand Painted Caftan

Rare Halston Hand Painted Caftan

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

and chiffons. Pat Ast, one of Halston's superstars was often seen wearing these handpainted caftans

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Red Metallic Caftan Dress, 1970s
Halston Red Metallic Caftan Dress, 1970s

Halston Red Metallic Caftan Dress, 1970s

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Size: one size fits most

Halston Red Metallic Caftan Dress, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Boca Raton, FL

unstructured tunics, Halston borrowed the silhouette of the caftan in the early 1970s. Here it is reimagined in

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

1970's HALSTON IV draped brown jersey caftan dress
1970's HALSTON IV draped brown jersey caftan dress

1970's HALSTON IV draped brown jersey caftan dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Brown jersey caftan from Halston IV dating to the 1970's. No size is indicated however it fits many

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Iconic Halston IV Vintage 1970s Black Cocoon Caftan Maxi Dress
Iconic Halston IV Vintage 1970s Black Cocoon Caftan Maxi Dress

Iconic Halston IV Vintage 1970s Black Cocoon Caftan Maxi Dress

By Halston

Located in Sparks, NV

Rare Halston IV label! Vintage 1970s black cocoon caftan maxi dress with deep-V plunging neckline

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

HALSTON c.1970's Royal Blue Jersey Knit Evening Caftan Gown
HALSTON c.1970's Royal Blue Jersey Knit Evening Caftan Gown

HALSTON c.1970's Royal Blue Jersey Knit Evening Caftan Gown

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Halston c.1970's royal blue soft drape jersey knit evening caftan. V-neckline. Bias cut

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston IV Green Caftan
Halston IV Green Caftan

Halston IV Green Caftan

By Halston

Located in Alford, MA

V-neck caftan in bright green polyester with center slit and wide sleeves by Halston IV label

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston 1970's Slip Dress W Angel Sleeve Caftan Overdress
Halston 1970's Slip Dress W Angel Sleeve Caftan Overdress

Halston 1970's Slip Dress W Angel Sleeve Caftan Overdress

By Halston

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful bright purple silk caftan, slip dress and sash combination for the master Halston. The

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

1970s Rare Gold Metallic Halston Caftan
1970s Rare Gold Metallic Halston Caftan

1970s Rare Gold Metallic Halston Caftan

Located in Rockwood, ON

Halston IV caftan in gold lurex is an easy way to be instantly dressed up and still entirely

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

1970s Rare Blue Metallic Halston Caftan
1970s Rare Blue Metallic Halston Caftan

1970s Rare Blue Metallic Halston Caftan

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

This Halston IV caftan, in a stunning brilliant blue lurex with blue highlights, is an easy way to

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

1970s Rare Green Metallic Halston Caftan
1970s Rare Green Metallic Halston Caftan

1970s Rare Green Metallic Halston Caftan

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

Halston IV caftan in a stunning green lurex with blue highlights, is an easy way to be instantly

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston 1980's Purple Caftan Dress from Halston IV
Halston 1980's Purple Caftan Dress from Halston IV

Halston 1980's Purple Caftan Dress from Halston IV

By Halston

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful deep purple caftan from Halston IV. Marked size Medium, but really one size fits all

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Tie Dye Silk Caftan 1972
Halston Tie Dye Silk Caftan 1972

Halston Tie Dye Silk Caftan 1972

By Halston

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Halston Tie Dye Silk Caftan 1972. Hand rolled edges, like a Hemres Scarf, amazing amount of work

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

1970s HALSTON Metallic Gold Caftan
1970s HALSTON Metallic Gold Caftan

1970s HALSTON Metallic Gold Caftan

By Halston

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Halston Metallic gold caftan. Authentic & unworn 1970s item retains original I. Magnin

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

1970's Halston Sequined Caftan
1970's Halston Sequined Caftan

1970's Halston Sequined Caftan

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sunny yellow silk organza printed floral caftan from Halston. Pink and orange oversized flowers are

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

HALSTON Blue Beaded Caftan Gown
HALSTON Blue Beaded Caftan Gown

HALSTON Blue Beaded Caftan Gown

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blue caftan gown. Starburst bugle bead design. Batwing sleeves with asymmetrical design, one sleeve

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

1972 Halston Tie Dye Silk Chiffon Caftan with Matching Under Dress
1972 Halston Tie Dye Silk Chiffon Caftan with Matching Under Dress

1972 Halston Tie Dye Silk Chiffon Caftan with Matching Under Dress

By Halston

Located in Chicago, IL

Unbelievably rare Halston piece ! 1972 tie dye silk chiffon caftan This still has it's matching

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1970s Unknown Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Orange Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeve circa 1970s
Halston Orange Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeve circa 1970s

Halston Orange Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeve circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dress by Halston circa 1970s Bias cut V neckline in front and back Batwing sleeves Side slit

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Printed Silk Caftan
Halston Printed Silk Caftan

Halston Printed Silk Caftan

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Airy, striated pastel printed sheer silk chiffon caftan from Halston features long kimono sleeves

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Silk Chiffon Dress & Caftan
Halston Silk Chiffon Dress & Caftan

Halston Silk Chiffon Dress & Caftan

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Iconic 1970s Halston maxi-slip dress and handkerchief hemline caftan set in fuchsia and amethyst.

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Resort 1977 Halston Bias Spiral Cut Silk Caftan Dress
Resort 1977 Halston Bias Spiral Cut Silk Caftan Dress

Resort 1977 Halston Bias Spiral Cut Silk Caftan Dress

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

The Resort 1977 collection by Halston was one of the few in and around these mid-late 70s period

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan
1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan

1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan

By Halston

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1970's Halston (Attributed) olive green and peach tie-dye silk chiffon caftan. Silk chiffon caftan

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston IV Caftan
Halston IV Caftan

Halston IV Caftan

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Halston IV Caftan

Located in Topanga, CA

Single shoulder, sleeveless, double layered goddess gown. Made of polyester jersey. Flows beautifully. Can be worn as a gown or beach cover up.

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston IV Rich Red Dorian Caftan
Halston IV Rich Red Dorian Caftan

Halston IV Rich Red Dorian Caftan

By Halston

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful deep red caftan from Halston IV. Style called the Dorian. One size fits all, the length

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston 70s caftan / gown with beading trim and sash.
Halston 70s caftan / gown with beading trim and sash.

Halston 70s caftan / gown with beading trim and sash.

By Halston

Located in Atlanta, GA

Halston 1970s caftan / gown with beading trim around collar and sleeve cuff is a one size fits all

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

Halston Orange Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeve circa 1970s
Halston Orange Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeve circa 1970s

Halston Orange Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeve circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dress by Halston circa 1970s Bias cut V neckline in front and back Batwing sleeves Side slit

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

1970's Halston IV Metallic Caftan
1970's Halston IV Metallic Caftan

1970's Halston IV Metallic Caftan

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage glam caftan from Halston IV retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue and dates to the 1970's. It is

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

1970's Halston IV Metallic Gold Caftan
1970's Halston IV Metallic Gold Caftan

1970's Halston IV Metallic Gold Caftan

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage glam caftan from Halston IV retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue and dates to the 1970's. It is

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1970s American Halston Vintage Caftan

1970s Halston Simple & Chic Black Jersey Caftan Dress
1970s Halston Simple & Chic Black Jersey Caftan Dress

1970s Halston Simple & Chic Black Jersey Caftan Dress

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

This Halston IV caftan, is a made from an easy to care for, easy to wear black jersey that you can

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

1970s/1980s Halston IV Gold-Yellow Caftan
1970s/1980s Halston IV Gold-Yellow Caftan

1970s/1980s Halston IV Gold-Yellow Caftan

By I. Magnin, Halston

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s/1980s Halston Gold-Yellow Caftan with wide sash tie belt and a front slit along the bottom of

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1970s Halston Vintage Caftan

A Vintage 1970s Sheer Sequin Halston Evening Dress
A Vintage 1970s Sheer Sequin Halston Evening Dress

A Vintage 1970s Sheer Sequin Halston Evening Dress

By Halston

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An incredible 1970s sheer Halston silk caftan dress with a round neckline covered in clear sequins.

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1970s Unknown Halston Vintage Caftan

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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.

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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.