• The twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1979 collection.
• It was made under the creative direction of Roy Halston.
• I have seen this dress made in only three colour ways to date and with this one have now had all three on the shop; this deep green, gold and brown version, a blue and gold, and a version that has a lighter green and gold combination. 
  
• The dress is from his main couture line and these would have been made-to-order in his workshop during this time period.
• Halston defined how woman dressed in the 1970s and his dresses in particular were tremendously flattering to the body.
• This is an amazing couture Halston dress and a very rare and special find.
  
• It is feather light and you are barely conscious of wearing anything. The fabric is a very fine light gold, light brown and green silk lurex lame that moves and drapes beautifully.
• It is entirely cut on the bias above and below the elastic waist and utilizes his signature minimal seaming. 
• The neckline is scooped and there is a little keyhole at the back below the hook there. The sleeves extend out from the waist with no seam around the arm and then they narrow down to their ends. This leaves the bodice loose and generous over you.
• There is elastic set around the waist so it is very easy to fit. The dress also comes with its original matching tie belt in the same fabric. The belt is shaped more like a cummerbund with a wider panel that extends into smaller ties on each side. This lets you wrap and shape it around you and cinch in the waist much as you wish. You can leave the ties at the front or the back.
• The skirt falls from there and slightly widens out as it nears the hem and there are pockets on each hip.
• This is a rare example of Halston at his very best and is a rare example of when he chose to use a print over a solid colour.
• The is unlined and slips on with an elastic waist. It hooks at the back of the neck above a keyhole. It comes with its original belt and is hand finished throughout. Its easy fit should allow it to work for range of sizing.
• There is no size tag present so please go by the measurements listed below
• Excellent condition

Sleeves: approx 25" and are open through the upper arm
Shoulders: no true defined seam
Bust: open with no true side seams
Elastic waist: 12-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19-26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 17" from neck to waist 
Total length: 63" from neck to hem but may come up a bit on once on and belted, there is just under 2" turned under the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD5501

Reference Photo: Fall 1979 Halston

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