Evening dress
Designer
Halston
(1932 - 1990)
Retailer
Bergdorf Goodman
(American, founded 1899)
1976
Silk chiffon
Gift of Cristina Noble
Object number2014.15.9
Halston was America’s first celebrity designer. His mastery of garment construction is evident in this simple dress created from one length of silk chiffon that spirals around the body on the bias. Halston put New York fashion on the map as one of five American designers to show at the 1973 “Battle of Versailles” fashion show.
DescriptionTeal green one shoulder bias cut evening dress in layers of silk chiffon; top layer extends at left to form wrap stole; asymmetrical front neckline, cowl back; handkerchief hem, shorter at front, train with double pointCollections
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