Object: Ensemble
Designer:
Halston
(1932 - 1990)
Date: c. 1978
Medium: Silk chiffon
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Jane Holzer
Object number: 81.250.1
DescriptionPale blue with grey bias chiffon V-neck cardigan; long, kimono sleeves with flared cuffs; all edges hand rolled hems. Matching pants; three layers bias cut chiffon; elasticized waist; full cut thigh, tapered through calf; 31 cm bottoms. Matching scarf; bias rectangle with angled ends. Smaller matching scarf; bias rectangle with angled ends.
Label Text:Halston’s evening set was created from a few layers of bias chiffon. Turning the fabric diagonally on the bias brings out its elastic, clinging qualities, displaying chiffon’s delicate, airy, characteristics.
Exhibitions:
- Fabric In Fashion