1974 Halston Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Collar & Cuffs Bias Cut Dress mao-hide D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd

D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd

This is a beautiful set from the 2005 Cruise collection

I love finding his pieces and this dress is wonderful

It was custom made for her many years ago from found antique kimono fabric that had never been used

1974 Halston Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Collar & Cuffs Bias Cut Dress mao-hide D’Orlan Jewellers LtdThis is a beautiful example of Halston's work during this time period. He was a master at combining function and ease but without sacrificing glamour. He did this with the absolute minimum of seaming that a garment required. His bias cut pieces like this one, sometimes feel somewhat shapeless on the hanger or dress form and it is only when they are slipped on that they drape and settle into place the way they were intended. They seem so very simple