Vintage Halston Beaded Black Jersey Evening Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston black jersey bias cut evening gown with asymmetrical beaded panels, low neckline
Vintage Halston Beaded Black Jersey Evening Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston black jersey bias cut evening gown with asymmetrical beaded panels, low neckline
Iconic Halston Matte Jersey Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Halston Bias Matte Jersey Gown which became one of his iconic designs. His ability to pare
Halston Vintage F/W 1997 Crystal Sequin Beaded Silver Nude Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed
Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in
NWT 1970s Halston MET Museum Gold Silver 70s Vintage Lurex Gown + Duster Sweater
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
MET MUSEUM featured deadstock ( new with original store tags ) 1970s HALSTON metallic gold and
1970s Halston Cerulean Blue Silk Chiffon Blue Size 6 / 8 70s Goddess Gown Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
*Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall* Gorgeous vintage 70s HALSTON Couture cerulean blue
Halston Vintage Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress with Angel Capelet Sleeves 1970s
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous vintage Halston evening or cocktail dress dates to the 1970s and is a stunning
NWT 2000s Halston Brown Ombré Silk Chiffon Mink Trimmed Size 2 / 4 Y2K Gown
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning new with tags early 2000s HALSTON for SAKS 5th AVENUE, by Randolph Duke evening gown
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 8
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a
Vintage Halston 1970s Optical Illusion Black + Khaki 70s Trapeze Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s HALSTON black and khaki optical illusion trapeze dress! Khaki top portion looks as if a
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf
1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress
By Halston
Located in London, GB
An absolutely superb and collectable Halston black label couture 1970s goddess dress. Halston
1970s Halston Silk Jersey Champagne Slinky Sleeveless Vintage 70s Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s HALSTON silk jersey slinky dress ! The perfect champagne / buttercream / soft
1970s Halston Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Wrap Cape Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s HALSTON lipstick red silk chiffon dress with attached cape ! Wrap style with interior
1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect HALSTON 1970s little black dress ! I just love the lines on this beauty. While it looks
$1,796Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Halston Purple Wool Long Sleeve Vintage Chic 70s Tailored Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s HALSTON purple wool long sleeve dress ! Features the perfect color purple that looks
$4,495
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Halston Black Sequin Wrap Dress Vintage Studio 54 Disco Evening Red Carpet
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
relevant for modern styling. A true collectible for vintage fashion enthusiasts and Halston devotees. In
1970s Halston Crimson Red Ultra Suede Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s HALSTON crimson red ultra suede long sleeve shirt dress ! Buttons up the front
$2,450
Size: Medium / Large
Halston 1970s Pistachio Green Ultra Suede Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s HALSTON pistachio green ultra suede short sleeve belted shirt dress ! The perfect color
$5,275
Size: Small / Medium
Halston 1970s Gold Metallic Silk Lurex Couture Vintage Disco Wrap Shirt Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 70s HALSTON gold metallic silk lurex wrap shirt dress! Features a stunning
1970s Halston Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Bias Cut Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic HALSTON 1970s nude silk chiffon semi sheer sleeveless dress ! Two layers of
1970s Halston Size 12 / 14 Perwinkle Print Silk Damask Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic late 1970s HALSTON periwinkle print silk damask Avant Garde wrap dress and sash
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
1970s Halston Inspired Multicolor Sequin Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1970s Halston Inspired Multicolor Sequin Gown – a stunning homage to the era of
$1,895
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Halston Kelly Green Silk 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 70s Shirt Dress w/ Pockets
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic classic 1970s HALSTON 3/4 sleeves silk shirt dress ! Buttons up the front. Pockets at each
$5,500
Size: 6/ Medium
1980s Halston Multi Color Sequin Mesh Cardigan Jacket and Black Velvet Skirt Set
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Halston Multi color sequins in red, blue, silver on sheer meshJacket/ Cardigan and black
1970s Halston Red + Black Abstract Animal Print Three Piece 70s Dress Ensemble
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 70s HALSTON Couture red and black abstract animal print chiffon three piece dress
Iconic Halston Wrap Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The
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
Halston Fall 1997 by Randolph Duke maxi beaded runway gown
By Halston
Located in North Miami, FL
Halston by Randolph Duke Fall 1997 fully beaded runway dress Good vintage condition, some beads
A 1990s Vintage Halston Black Silk Slip Dress S
By Halston
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An incredible sexy 1990s vintage Halston silk satin dress with a deep v-neckline, slim spagetti
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Halston black dress, circa 1975
By Halston
Located in London, GB
A prime example of Halston's fluid and luxurious vision, this glorious labyrinth draped dress is
1970s Halston Black Silk Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The
Classic 1970s Blue Cashmere Halston Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
A classic Halston blue cashmere gown: simple, glamorous, luxurious, beautiful and easy.
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1970s Halston Dotted Swiss Wrap Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
In the 1970s Halston was the man every woman wanted in her closet. His designs were modern, fresh
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Halston 1975 Documented Vintage Semi Sheer Silk Dress and Cape 2 Piece Ensemble
By Halston
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Halston semi sheer silk crepe georgette halter dress & cape ensemble is from 1975 and
Halston Vintage 70s Black Metallic Lurex Halter Dress Small 2 4
By Halston
Located in New York City, NY
Halston 1970s vintage halter dress of black metallic lurex in a classic soft, body-hugging Halston
Neon Pink Silk Chiffon Halston Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Neon pink Halston silk chiffon dress. Dress is in four layers of chiffon and simply slips over
1970s Pale Buttercup Yellow Chiffon Gown
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pale buttercup yellow Halston gown from the 1970s. Layers of chiffon. Plunging halter
Vintage Halston 1980 Beaded Firework Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston black chiffon sleeveless a-line gown featuring allover gold & silver beaded
Vintage Halston Black Chiffon & Velvet Burnout Gown 1977
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston bias cut black burnout velvet and chiffon evening gown featuring a tulip pattern
HALSTON 1970'S Sequin Peach Patterned Gown with Wrap Size 2 4
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1970's Halston gown is composed of a pink and peach hues, with sequin applique. This
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. The dress is secured at one
1970's Halston Deep V-Neck Beaded & Sequined Silk Evening Gown w/Long Sleeves
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston long-sleeved 100% silk evening gown with plunging v-neckline, inset satin waist band
Vintage Halston Red Print Silk One Shoulder Draped Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
side of the dress. Sensual and refined, this Halston dress modernizes the one shoulder gown by
Vintage HALSTON Black and Silver Sequin Maxi Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s HALSTON Black and silver sequins tiger stripes maxi dress Size: Medium Bust: 40” / Waist: 35
1970s Cream Silk Halston Halterneck Dress
By Halston
Located in London, GB
Incredible vintage 1970s Halston dress in soft flowing cream silk with asymmetrical wrap skit
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
Halston Black Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant classic vintage Halston black silk chiffon bias cut slip dress with long sleeve silk
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
Vintage Halston Berry Chiffon Mini Caftan Cocktail Dress w Butterfly Sleeves 70s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's original Halston designed berry chiffon mini caftan cocktail dress with butterfly
1970s Halston Green Matte Jersey sleeveless Dress with Cape
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Vintage HALSTON Green Matte Jersey Maxi Dress with Cape Cap sleeves maxi dress. matte Jersey
1970s Halston Gold Silk Lamè Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Studio 54 vintage Halston gold silk Lamè wrap dress. Fit size 2/4 Dress has flaw ( see inside patch
1970s HALSTON Black Silk Dress with Beads
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 70s Halston sheer silk dress with multi color beads . Perfect for Studio 54 party ! Fit
1970s HALSTON Black and Silver Sequins Animal Print Sheath Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s vintage Halston black and silver sequins animal print cocktail sheath dress. Dress has narrow
Halston Iconic Clouds Dress in Stormy Grey & Cream Iridescent Sequins Mid 1970s
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Halston, iconic clouds dress in stormy grey & cream with iridescent sequins from the mid 1970s
Halston Bright Yellow Halter Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Halston marigold halter gown featuring an open back and gathered wrap waist line.
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Size: SMALL-medium 6
1970s HALSTON Black Jersey Plunging Neckline 70s Vintage Gown with long train
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sensational 1970s Halston black matte jersey gown with bare back. Long jersey train can be tied as
Vintage Halston 1970s Iridescent Sequin Mermaid Gown
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Halston gown!!! Features all-over iridescent sequins. Beautiful silhouette
Halston Emerald Green Sequin Gown
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Emerald Green Halston Sequin Gown. This is the same style dress that was worn by Miranda in
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! Features
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Size: Small - Medium
1970s Halston Hunter Forest Green Silk Chiffon Sequined Belted Vintage 70s Gown
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1970s HALSTON hunter / forest green silk chiffon belted full length evening dress
1970s Halston Sexy Nude Gown w/ Layers of Chiffon
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sexy vintage Halston nude gown! Features multiple layers of nude chiffon, which makes
Halston 1970s Black Jersey Asymmetrical 70s Vintage Dolman Sleeve Sexy Gown
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
signature Halston fit that flatters the body like no other dress! A classic timeless addition to any woman's
Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress is a statement piece that captures the essence of 1970s
Important Vintage Halston Sequin Dolman Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Halston was know for his incredible eye to detail, amongst many things. This vintage Halston dress
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
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
Vintage Halston Lilac Purple Cashmere Cardigan Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
A truly magnificent vintage Halston piece! This dress is 100% cashmere, and just feels so luxurious
Halston Vintage Creme Sequin Beaded Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfect Vintage Halston Sequin and beaded cocktail party dress. Size 4 / Small **missing some
Vintage Halston Black Crepe Studded Cocktail Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Halston crepe dress with silver grommets and batwing sleeve. Fit size 4/6/8 Medium
Vintage Halston Breathtaking Documented Ombre Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare 1970s vintage Halston silk ivory dress, with blue ombré effect. Documented dress, with
Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A simple but stunning maxi dress from Halston in charcoal grey soft cashmere knit. It is fitted
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
Amazing Vintage Halston Lipstick Red Metallic Dorian Caftan Dress Kaftan
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Halston red metallic caftan/dress!!! Signature Halston style. Looks great alone
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous (brand new with original store tags) vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical
1970s Halston Vintage Black Sheer Silk Metallic Silver + Gold Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s Halston! Incredible sheer black silk chiffon with heavily hand beaded
NWT 1990s HALSTON Burgundy Ombré Silk Burnout Velvet Devore Beaded 90s Gown
By Halston, Randolph Duke
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and regal brand new late 90s (1998) vintage HALSTON by Randolph Duke for Saks 5th Avenue
Stunning $10k Vintage Halston Black 3/4 Sleeves Silk Lace Crochet Sz 4 6 Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular deadstock vintage HALSTON couture black 3/4 sleeve silk lace crochet plunging back
Incredible Vintage Halston NWT $9, 800 Black Silk Crochet 3/4 Sleeves Dress Sz 6
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage HALSTON (new with $9,800 price tag) black silk 3/4 sleeve silk lace
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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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
Halston MET Musuem 1970s Fully Fringed Beaded Flapper Style Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary and super rare HALSTON Couture 1970s fully beaded and sequin fringed silk chiffon hi
Vintage HALSTON Black and Creme Silk Wrap Dress with Sash
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Vintage HALSTON Black and Cream silk wrap cocktail dress with elastic waist with silk
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket
By GEMMA KAHNG
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1990s black and off-white wool blazer jacket by Gemma Kahng with unique flower buttons. Fully lined with front button and hook closure. Front patch pockets. Structur...
Yohji Yamamoto black wool pleated evening cape, c. 1990
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Yohji Yamamoto black wool pleated evening cape c. 1990
Vintage Guy Laroche Light Pink Skirt Suit Made in France
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Guy Laroche light pink skirt suit! Extremely flattering fit on a gorgeous color! Amazing cut on both the blazer and skirt! Perfect together, yet great as separates! Ma...
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...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Louis Feraud Royal Blue Cashmere Fox Fur cape
By Louis Feraud
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore This cape with sleeves has 2 pockets, 3 closing buttons and a attached scarf with dyed soft fox fur. Its made of a blend wool ...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
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.