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Vintage Halston Label

1970’s Halston Silver Crochet Skull Cap with Sequins
1970’s Halston Silver Crochet Skull Cap with Sequins

1970’s Halston Silver Crochet Skull Cap with Sequins

By Halston

Located in Toronto, Ontario

condition with enough stretch to fit on a small to medium head. Lovely Halston label. Goes with everything

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Silk Dress Coat, 1970s
Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Silk Dress Coat, 1970s

Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Silk Dress Coat, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Boca Raton, FL

yourself. Please note Halston label has fallen out since this was photographed.

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1970s Vintage Halston Label

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress
1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress

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

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Chiffon Tank and Beaded Jacket
Halston Chiffon Tank and Beaded Jacket

Halston Chiffon Tank and Beaded Jacket

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

. Small size 0-2. Excellent condition Tank labelled "Halston", Jacket unlabeled Tank: 22" long with 8

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1980s American Vintage Halston Label

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 Vintage Halston Label

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Halston Red Label 70's Silk Long Scarf
Halston Red Label 70's Silk Long Scarf

Halston Red Label 70's Silk Long Scarf

Located in Toronto, ON

Halton printed on it and a tag stating it's from his Red Label.

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Tie-Dyed Chiffon Pants
Halston Tie-Dyed Chiffon Pants

Halston Tie-Dyed Chiffon Pants

By Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

center back zipper. They bear the original white on black Halston label and they are in pristine

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Sequi Top & Chiffon Pants
Halston Sequi Top & Chiffon Pants

Halston Sequi Top & Chiffon Pants

By Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

waistline. Both the tunic and pants bear the Halston label. All four pieces are in excellent condition

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Tunic and Pants
Halston Tunic and Pants

Halston Tunic and Pants

Located in New Hope, PA

waistline. Both the tunic and pants bear the Halston label. All four pieces are in excellent condition.

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

1960s Halston cream felt cocktail hat with rhinestone trim
1960s Halston cream felt cocktail hat with rhinestone trim

1960s Halston cream felt cocktail hat with rhinestone trim

By Halston

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Halson...Labeled Halston.... Measurements are: 21 1/4" inside band 4 1/4" high crown approx.

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1960s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston H Black Wool Velvet Trim Coat, circa 1990s
Halston H Black Wool Velvet Trim Coat, circa 1990s

Halston H Black Wool Velvet Trim Coat, circa 1990s

By Halston

Located in University City, MO

pockets Makes a stylish timeless garment Designed by Halston H circa 1990s Labeled US Size 8 Petite

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1990s American Vintage Halston Label

Rare Halston Wig Hat
Rare Halston Wig Hat

Rare Halston Wig Hat

By Bergdorf Goodman, Halston

Located in New Hope, PA

Feather covered cream wool hat labeled Halston at Bergdorf Goodman, from a series of Wig Hats

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1960s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston of Bergdorf  Goodman Wig Hat
Halston of Bergdorf  Goodman Wig Hat

Halston of Bergdorf Goodman Wig Hat

Located in New Hope, PA

bob. The hat is labeled Halston of Bergdorf Goodman and still bears a Bergdorf Goodman paper tag. It

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1960s American Vintage Halston Label

1960s Halston black felt cocktail hat with rhinestone trim
1960s Halston black felt cocktail hat with rhinestone trim

1960s Halston black felt cocktail hat with rhinestone trim

By Halson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Halson...Labeled Halston.... Measurements are: 21 1/4" inside band 4 1/4" high crown approx.

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1960s American Vintage Halston Label

Mr. Levi's
Mr. Levi's

Andy WarholMr. Levi's, 1984

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H 4.25 in W 3.5 in

Mr. Levi's

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

from Perrier to Halston Cosmetics to major label record covers. Was Levi's a client or was Warhol

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1980s American Modern Vintage Halston Label

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Polaroid

Vintage Halston Breathtaking Documented Ombre Avant Garde Silk Dress
Vintage Halston Breathtaking Documented Ombre Avant Garde Silk Dress

Vintage Halston Breathtaking Documented Ombre Avant Garde Silk Dress

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

the figure flattering cut Halston was famous for. Bears the original Halston label, along with Neiman

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1970s Vintage Halston Label

Rare Halston Hand Painted Caftan
Rare Halston Hand Painted Caftan

Rare Halston Hand Painted Caftan

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

in the early 70's. Halston label in black. Length from shoulder 52". Overarm measure 27", Neckline 16

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

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 Vintage Halston Label

HALSTON periwinkle cashmere tank dress
HALSTON periwinkle cashmere tank dress

HALSTON periwinkle cashmere tank dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Halston did best. Labeled a large, however this dress is best suited for a U.S. size 6 to 10. Made in

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Iconic Lilac Sequined Shirtdress
Halston Iconic Lilac Sequined Shirtdress

Halston Iconic Lilac Sequined Shirtdress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

double layered silk chiffon with side seam pockets. Chiffon covered self snaps. Labelled "Halston

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Ivory Halston Doeskin Fedora Hat, 1970s
Ivory Halston Doeskin Fedora Hat, 1970s

Ivory Halston Doeskin Fedora Hat, 1970s

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Size: none; comparable to size 22

Ivory Halston Doeskin Fedora Hat, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Tucson, AZ

½” at sides and rear crown height: 5” label: Halston Original size: no size tag present

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston IV Metallic Silk Gown.  1970's.
Halston IV Metallic Silk Gown.  1970's.

Halston IV Metallic Silk Gown. 1970's.

By Halston

Located in University City, MO

neck. Lined skirt. Labelled: Halston IV. Made in U.S.A. Very good condition aside from one

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Beige Ultra Faux Suede Hat, circa 1970s
Halston Beige Ultra Faux Suede Hat, circa 1970s

Halston Beige Ultra Faux Suede Hat, circa 1970s

By Halston

Located in University City, MO

timeless accessory Labeled: Halston No size indicated Refer to measurements The interior head size

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1970s Unknown Vintage Halston Label

1976 HALSTON cocoa jersey spiral cut strapless gown
1976 HALSTON cocoa jersey spiral cut strapless gown

1976 HALSTON cocoa jersey spiral cut strapless gown

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare cocoa brown spiral cut jersey gown designed by Halston dating to 1976. Size label has

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

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 Vintage Halston Label

Halston VI Cream Sheer Polyester Pussy Cat Bow Blouse for Neiman Marcus c 1970s
Halston VI Cream Sheer Polyester Pussy Cat Bow Blouse for Neiman Marcus c 1970s

Halston VI Cream Sheer Polyester Pussy Cat Bow Blouse for Neiman Marcus c 1970s

By Halston

Located in University City, MO

myriad of styles or removed altogether Labeled: Halston VI 100% polyester Made in Taiwan Labeled US

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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Vintage Halston Label

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 Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in University City, MO

at the waist with an amazing belt. Such a versatile piece! Excellent condition. Labelled: Halston IV

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Cherry Red Halston Couture Belted Satin Jacket. 1970's. Studio 54.
Cherry Red Halston Couture Belted Satin Jacket. 1970's. Studio 54.

Cherry Red Halston Couture Belted Satin Jacket. 1970's. Studio 54.

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in University City, MO

length: 23 inches. Inner sleeve length: 18 inches. Labelled: Halston

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

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

. Because of the raglan fit, the shoulders are an estimate measurement. The Halston label and Martha label

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

1970s Halston Vintage Purple Jersey Dress  W Asymmetrical Hem
1970s Halston Vintage Purple Jersey Dress  W Asymmetrical Hem

1970s Halston Vintage Purple Jersey Dress W Asymmetrical Hem

By Halston

Located in Portland, OR

asymmetrically placed with a hook and eye closure. Along with the Halston label, both I.Magnin and Union labels

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

1970s Raspberry Ultra Suede Halston
1970s Raspberry Ultra Suede Halston

1970s Raspberry Ultra Suede Halston

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

both the original white Halston label and an Elizabeth Arden label! This is not only highly wearable

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1970s Vintage Halston Label

1970s Purple Halston Coat Dress
1970s Purple Halston Coat Dress

1970s Purple Halston Coat Dress

By Halston

Located in Rockwood, ON

and richer in real life than what has photoed. It has both the original white Halston label, but also

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1970s Vintage Halston Label

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

designer Halston for his highest-end label. In Halston's soft and supple, signature fabric, Ultrasuede

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Organza wrap Dress with Ruffle Collar Vintage 1970's
Halston Organza wrap Dress with Ruffle Collar Vintage 1970's

Halston Organza wrap Dress with Ruffle Collar Vintage 1970's

By Halston

Located in US

Wrap Dress with 2 hook closures at front waist Labeled at back waistband "Halston" white label black

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

1970s Halston Deep Blue Silk Jersey Halter Gown
1970s Halston Deep Blue Silk Jersey Halter Gown

1970s Halston Deep Blue Silk Jersey Halter Gown

By Halston

Located in Chicago, IL

both pieces consist of a double layer of fabric. Halston label is in the jacket only.There is a very

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Vintage Halston 1970s Steel Blue Grey Ultra Suede Double Breasted Coat
Vintage Halston 1970s Steel Blue Grey Ultra Suede Double Breasted Coat

Vintage Halston 1970s Steel Blue Grey Ultra Suede Double Breasted Coat

By Halston

Located in Portland, OR

Union label and Halston label are both found. The color is a steel grey shade with a tinge of blue and

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

Halston Tangerine Kaftan, 1970s
Halston Tangerine Kaftan, 1970s

Halston Tangerine Kaftan, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Halston Tangerine Kaftan Size Label - Small Shoulder seam to cuff - 28" Front tie to bottom hem

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

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

designer Halston for his highest-end label. In Halston's soft and supple, signature fabric, Ultrasuede

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

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Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat

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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 silhouette, with a plunging neckline in a flattering wrap style. Studio 54 at its' finest! ...

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

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By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Alexander McQueen

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress

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! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...

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1970s American Vintage Halston Label

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MARC BOUWER 1999 Vintage Blue Sequin Midi Dress

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By Marc Bouwer

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Vintage Halston Label For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage halston label you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, beige and more. If you’re looking for a vintage halston label from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Halston, Jacques Cassia and Lilly Daché are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a vintage halston label for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage Halston Label?

On average, a vintage halston label on 1stDibs sells for $1,273, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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.