91.241.11

Images (6)

YSL+Halston_7 Left to right 88.16.2 (top), 2007.56.57 (bra), 81.201.19 (pants), 91.241.32 (purple ensemble), U.2167 (belt), 82.42.4 (red and black cape and dress), 80.71.7 (tie dye ensemble), 91.241.11 (brown tie dye ensemble), 2014.38.2 (ivory evening dress), 80.128.10 (red white stripe dress), 2007.56.16 (ruffle top and black skirt), 91.185.2 (red strapless gown)

YSL+Halston_37 Left to right 91.241.32 (purple ensemble), U.2167 (belt), 82.42.4 (red and black cape and dress), 80.71.7 (tie dye ensemble), 91.241.11 (brown tie dye ensemble)

First_Rotation_726 Left to right 91.241.11 (top and pants), 88.73.1 (ensemble), 94.85.26 (textile wall)

YSL+Halston_31 Left to right 96.119.11 (red jacket and pants), 86.126.11 (jumpsuit), 91.241.11 (brown tie dye ensemble), 76.69.8 (red dress), 82.3.1 (orange caftan), 92.109.4 (satin dress), 82.3.9 (dress and stole), 80.128.4 (red dress), 88.81.1 (black dress), P88.1.1 (beaded dress), 88.178.1 (gold pantsuit), 92.222.7 (green dress), 93.98.1 (hat), 2006.35.2 (dress), 86.126.13C (black pants), 88.73.1 (printed silk ensemble)

First_Rotation_728 Left to right 91.241.11 (top and pants), 88.73.1 (ensemble), 94.85.26 (textile wall), 92.109.4 (ivory dress), 91.235.4 (dress partial view)

Object: Pajama set

Designer: Halston (1932 - 1990)

Date: 1970

Medium: Silk chiffon

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Robert Wells In Memory of Lisa Kirk

Object number: 91.241.11

DescriptionBrown silk chiffon evening pajamas tie dyed in symmetrical sunburst and stripe design in shades of yellow, orange, green / blue; oversize poncho with long angel sleeves, matching pull on straightleg pants

Label Text:Roy Halston Frowick (1932-1990) was the most influential American designer of the 1970s. Halston’s geometry of design corresponded to the rise of minimalism in the art world. He pioneered soft, flowing, comfortable garments, such as this pair of evening pyjamas, which are typical, however, in their use of tie-dye, a decorative device associated with hippie anti-fashion.

In Collection(s)

1970s

Exhibitions:

50 Years of Fashion, 1947 - 1997
Fashion & Textile History Gallery First Rotation
Yves Saint Laurent + Halston: Fashioning the 70s