Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple.
Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple.
Halston Purple Silk Single Shoulder Silk Evening Gown 1970's
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston purple silk evening gown with a single shoulder strap and wrap skirt featuring a draped waist tie.
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
1970S HALSTON Purple Silk Chiffon Metallic Studded Ensemble
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Priced as is. 1970S HALSTON Purple Silk Chiffon Metallic Studded Ensemble
1970s Halston Purple Plunging One Piece Vintage 70s Halter Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and sexy 1970s HALSTON purple one piece plunging halter swimsuit OR bodysuit !
$1,796Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Halston Purple Wool Long Sleeve Vintage Chic 70s Tailored Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 70s HALSTON purple wool long sleeve dress ! Features the perfect color purple that looks great on any skin tone.
Vintage Halston 1970s Lilac Cashmere Knit Halter Dress, Museum-Owned
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A beautiful example of early 1970s Halston design, this vintage lilac cashmere knit halter dress embodies the effortless sophistication and understated luxury that made Halston one o...
1970s Halston Logo Print Blue White Vintage 70s Wrap One Piece Swimsuit
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible HALSON 1970s blue and white logo print one piece swimsuit ! Features the signature H logo print throughout. I recently acquired five Halston swimsuits from a for...
Halston Purple Jersey Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, sexy and easy. The epitome of Halston!
Halston Purple Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown
By Halston
Located in Topanga, CA
This long sleeve Halston, crew- neck, sequin gown features a hook eye closure and silk slip.
1970's Halston Sequined Purple Silk Chiffon Jumpsuit & Jacket
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage jumpsuit & jacket ensemble from Halston is made of purple silk chiffon that is covered with vertical rows of hand-sewn iridescent sequins.
Halston Violet and Purple Silk Chiffon Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
The myth of Halston is that of the glamor and decadence of the 1970s, of a glittering clientele, of many, long nights spent under the disco lights of Studio 54 and of cigarettes and ...
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 knit kaftan from Halston IV.
Halston Purple Linen Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple but effective silhouette from Halston circa 1970s. Luscious grape silk "Marilyn Monroe" style. Fully lined with deep v neckline and wide banded waist. Great afternoo...
Purple silk velvet Opéra coat Halston
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple silk velvet Opéra coat. SIZE L
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 a very cool knit fabric that feels like a super-light neoprene. A great cover up fo...
Halston 1970s Purple Jersey Kaftan Dress – Minimalist V-Neck Silhouette
By Halson, Halston
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking example of Halston’s minimalist 1970s vision, this flowing purple jersey kaftan dress features the designer’s signature clean lines, elegant drape, and fluid silhouette.
Halston Ultra Suede Dress
By Halston
Located in Austin, TX
Halston purple ultra suede sleeveless dress with belt.
Halston Double Face Wool Wrap Coat
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston, purple double face wool, wrap coat, with shawl collar and self belt.C. late 70's
1970's Halston Burgundy Chiffon Double Layered Evening Dress
By Halston
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Halston eggplant/purple double layer chiffon dress with sash tie and mult-layered matching slip.
Halston Violet Beaded Evening Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Halston, early 80's graphic design evening jacket in a deep shade
of violet that gradually gets darker in tone in the jacket body and sleeve. The entire piece is heavily beade...
Halston Purple Chiffon Halter Dress, c.1970s.
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston Purple Chiffon Halter Dress, c.1970s. Halston layered chiffon purple halter dress with empire bodice and handkerchief skirt.
Halston IV 1970s Lavender Purple Kaftan Dress
By Halston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Halston IV 1970s lavender purple kaftan dress. A great example of Halston's later design-for-the-masses!
Vintage HALSTON Royal Purple Studded Batwing Blouse and Pant set
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning deep royal purple, studded silk crepe, evening ensemble created by Halston in the 1970’s.
Vintage Halston Lilac Purple Cashmere Cardigan Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lilac purple color. Looks great layered, or with a belt, too.
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 Iconic Lilac Sequined Shirtdress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Halston lilac silk chiffon shirtdress with overall iridescent clear sequins. Self belt also sequinned. An iconic Halston evocative of the birth of American luxury sportswear o...
1970s Halston Plunge Back Cape Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous purple silk dress by Halston. It is a sleeveless semi fitted long sheath with a panel across the front chest and shoulders angling and widening towards the center back fra...
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NWT 1970s Halston IV Purple / Pink One Size Fits All Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Deadstock (new with original store tags attached) 1970s HALSTON IV purple/pink long sleeve maxi dress ! Features a slinky jersey with a matching tie belt.
Vintage Halston silky red & purple jersey plunge wrap high low hem dress 1980s
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Halston silky red & purple jersey halter plunge wrap front, dip hem dress...This great dress is so easy to wear, it wraps at the waist front with cased elastic and two bar ho...
1970s Halston Hand Beaded Chiffon Tunic
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This sheer purple tunic dress by Halston is embroidered all over by hand with sequins.
Chic 1970s Halston Navy Blue Wool Gold Buckle Vintage 70s Hat
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s HALSTON navy blue wool hat! Soft navy blue wool with a gold buckle on the side. The perfect stylish addition to any outfit. In great condition. Made in USA Will fit an arr...
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 silk burnout velvet devore beaded evening dress !
1970S HALSTON Style Pink & Purple Silk Chiffon Ombre Tie-Dyed Gown Covered In B
Located in New York, NY
1970S HALSTON Style Pink & Purple Silk Chiffon Ombre Tie-Dyed Gown Covered In Bugle Beads
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. One side of th...
1970s Purple Halston Coat Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an amazing Halston ultra suede dress could actually double as an coat.
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, the length is 58" Excellent condition
Halston Purple Silk Shift with Slip Dress, circa 1970s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress by Halston circa 1970s Double layer purple silk with separate matching slip 3/4 sleeves Sheer flowing silk in dark purple and lavender Condition: Excellent vintage cond...
1970s Halston Vintage Purple Jersey Dress W Asymmetrical Hem
By Halston
Located in Portland, OR
This wonderful vintage Halston jersey dress is in a beautiful shade of purple lightweight wool.
Halston Crimson & Purple Silk Chiffon Gown
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halston crimson and purple silk chiffon gown. Two pieces.
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 thing to own in the 1970's - no one had seen this fabric before and they were all t...
Halston Purple Silk Chiffon and Sequined Jacket
By Halston
Located in Topanga, CA
This Halston sheer jacket has a crew neck with a hook and eye closure and is adorned with purple mirrored sequins.
1970's Halston Royal-Purple Silk Backless Halter Blouse & Pants Jumpsuit
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.
1977 Halston Purple Illusion Sequin Silk Chiffon Long-Sleeve Evening Dress Gown
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.
1971 Couture Halston Jersey Gown & Coat
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
An amazing and extremely rare set from Halston that is from the 1971 collection. Both pieces are done in a stunning purple silk jersey.
Halston Deep Purple Velvet Strapless Tie Front Bias Cut Column Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in US
Dress features a tie front closure and is fully lined. Bias cut and in excellent condition! Measurements: Bust: 30'' Waist: 32'' Hips: 40'' Length: 60''
Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Purple Silk Strapless Tube-Top Maxi Dress Set
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and incredibly rare Halston couture royal purple strapless gown ensemble dating back to his spring-summer 1978 collection.
Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Halston Vintage Seventies Silk Chiffon Low Cut Backless Dress. Wonderful classic Halston 70's silk chiffon halter dress that ties in the back. It can be tied loosely to show maximum...
1970s HALSTON Velvet Wrap Gown
By Halston
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Halston royal purple velvet wrap gown. Authentic item with no size label & appears to fit a modern US size 6-8.
Halston Gorgeous Sexy Vintage Velvet Slit Gown Wow ! sz 6
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Superb Sexy Purple Velvet Vintage Halston Gown. The photos don't begin to capture the charm of this great piece, so I will try to describe the design .
S/S 1976 Halston Demi-Couture Bias Cut Yellow Silk Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American" Every time I look ...
Halston Heritage Studded Open Shoulder Dress
Located in Lisbon, PT
Halston Heritage one shoulder mini dress with all over embellishment in gold studs. It has a single short batwing sleeve with ruching at the shoulder and a slim self tie belt aro...
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.
1970's Halston Couture Dark Purple Chiffon Wing Sleeve Bias-Cut Belted Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
He was known for his soft body-conscious clothing in silk and chiffon. This seductive dark purple beauty is a perfect example of his genius.
1970s Rare Halston IV Lavender Jersey Jumpsuit & Cape
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Halston is one of those rare labels that for whom the more time goes by it actually feels more relevant. It is easy to think of this piece as both a treasured collectible and a close...
Resort 1977 Halston Green Silk Wrap Print Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American".
Museum Held 1975 Halston Print Jersey Front Wrap Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American".
1970's Vintage Halston IV Dorian Purple Waist Tie V Neck Jumpsuit
Located in US
Vintage Halston jumpsuit is a petite size, has a waist tie closure, V-neckline with pin-tucking at the shoulder area. Fabric has stretch along the elasticized waist band. Measurem...
Long evening gown in purple chiffon and satin with a sequin neckless collar
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening gown in purple chiffon and satin with a sequin neckless collar
A vintage 1990s purple Tomsaz Starzewski Aubergine Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Tomasz Starzewski, Tomasz Starzewski
Located in London, GB
A super chic dress by Tomasz Starzewski. The dress is elegantly beaded all over in a star design and both the outer fabric and lining are silk. The front has a low round neck and som...
Galanos Silk Jersey Purple / Rust / Taupe Balloon Sleeve Custom Made Dress, 70s
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos streamline and sleek draped silk jersey calf-length disco dress in color-blocked purple, rust and taupe. Asymmetrical keyhole neckline enhance this couture qualit...
1972 Elliette Lewis Purple Cotton Dress Columbo Season 2
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in Paris, FR
Fantastic 1972 ELLIETTE LEWIS (Miss Elliette) thin cotton voile purple dress featuring an off white piping, a center back zip with a center back button. worn by Sandra Smith in Colu...
Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch CLASS Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch on the top middle front. Jersey composition: 80% rayon, 20% polyester. Silk neckline and printed silk on the waist. Button and butto...
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl. Wrap in the front. Body-suit inside in skin-tone tulle .Invisible zip on the right side. Boned. Padded bra. Size of the ...
Purple chiffon lurex bustier evening dress Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple chiffon lurex bustier evening dress; tag has been cut. Drape and boned; Zip and hook& eye on the left side. SIZE 10 US but fit M
Purple jersey slip asymmetrical evening dress with drag VERSACE COLLECTION
By Versace Collection
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple jersey slip asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Metal branded buckle on the top front left. Shorter lenght (left side) = 114cm Longer lenght ( ...
$961
Size: Italian size 42
Pierre Cardin Vintage 1970s Lavender Viscose Attached Necklace Halter Dress.
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Pierre Cardin vintage 1970s attached necklace halter dress.This elegant piece is made in a viscose lavender tone color fabric that creates soft, fluid drape. The halter neckline is a...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed bare back. Slightly cowl neck. strap can be removed. Dress zip from the side. Size M...
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown
Located in Dallas, TX
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown with Matching Shawl Description An elegant Vera Wang evening ensemble featuring a beautifully tailored strapless gown in luminous jewel...
$3,021
Size: 42 (Fr) 10 (Us) M/L
Purple sleeveless evening dress with pleats on the back Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple sleeveless evening dress with pleats on the back and extra panel on the back ( to give more volume) Invisible zip on the left side. Inside fabric belt on the waist with large...
Maggie Norris Couture Strapless Violet Pink Sequin Evening Gown
By Maggie Norris, Maggie Norris Couture
Located in New Hope, PA
Maggie Norris, the former head of Women's Design at Ralph Lauren, has designed a beautiful evening gown using mauve or violet pink sequins all over the dress and mauve caviar beads t...
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT deep plum jersey gown with plunging neckline & sash
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and exceptional floor-length evening gown from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's. It’s made from a soft, fluid jersey in a deep plum tone. The dress has a pronounced ...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Purple Silk Jacquard Asymmetrical Evening Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Ungaro silk jacquard purple asymmetrical neckline evening gown with side brooch . Fit size 4/6 Measurement Bust : 34” Waist 28" Hip 35"
Purple draped evening dress with sequin embellishment Monique Lhuillier
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple evening dress draped on the waist with sequin embellishment. Main fabric and lining: 100% silk. Polyester tulle. Padded bar and boned. Zip closure on the middle back and one ...
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...
F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Sheer Pleated Black Halter Maxi Gown Flower
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana gown from the Fall/Winter 2000 "Tamara de Lempicka" collection is cut in a sheer, finely pleated silhouette with a plunging halter neckline. It is constructe...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Harness Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" 2 Piece Black Skirt Suit Set - Look #15 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn/Winter 2002 Design...
$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 ...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
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...
$745
Size: 42 / 6 / 8 / 10
Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Army Green Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Sheer Top
By Just Cavalli, Roberto 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...
Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1930's floral print 1930's rayon dress in a palette of pinks, purples, whites and greys set against a simple white background, is a wonderful statement piece to add to...
Marchesa pink strapless wedding bustier silk layered dress gown with train 10
By Marchesa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A incredibly dreamy dress by Marchesa in soft petal pink Strapless cut with an inner boned corset that zips up separately inside the dress Composed of four layers ...
Moschino Couture Cut out Color Block Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Moschino Couture in black with off white trim. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a waist cut out below it and a low cut back, all trimmed in off white. The d...
2001 John Galliano Sheer Knit Sleeveless High Neck Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
2001 John Galliano Sheer Black Knit Sleeveless High Neck Long Dress Rayon Fabric Made in Italy Chest: 28-37", Waist: 23-33", Hips: 31-43", Length: 64" Condition: Excellent SIZE: S ...
$2,250
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout...
Gianni Versace Couture Green & Fuchsia ensemble
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace Couture two-piece ensemble is Green with detailing of deep Fuchsia hue. The suit is double breasted and fully lined. The sleeves cuff have two buttons detailing. The s...
Vintage 1970s Japanese Silk Kimono Floral Print Unisex Adjustable Robe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
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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