Incredible Late 1970s Halston Purple Transparent Silk Chiffon Dress w Iridescent Sequins designer-adrian Once the waist is tied

Once the waist is tied the fullness of the sleeves is emphasized and the long to the floor skirt becomes the perfect balance

Its flaw is a discoloration that runs across the pattern at the button front

The collar is neat and tidy and the the edges left with an almost raw feeling that has the silk that fur is set in peaking through

This little structure jacket is easy to wear since it is unlined and made from a cotton that has an almost jersey feel and with just a touch of stretch - so comfortable when on and really innovative considering when it was made

Each is extremely full and billow out until they narrow in at each elastic wrist cuff

Incredible Late 1970s Halston Purple Transparent Silk Chiffon Dress w Iridescent Sequins designer-adrian Once the waist is tiedHalston used this particular spaced sequin technique predominantly between about 1977 to 1982. Instead of layering and overlapping the sequins, they were laid out flat in rows, side by side, to create a pattern over the silk. It creates a beautiful visual effect. It is also unusual to find his more colourful pieces. This is a stunning example of his work from this time period. The silk chiffon that is used to make this dress has been dyed to a