1932-1990 Halston

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Day Dress
Creation date about 1972
Materials Ultrasuede

In the 1970s Ultrasuede was almost synonymous with the Halston name. Ultrasuede provided a unique alternative to other fabrics because of its comfort and practicality.

The bodice and raglan sleeves of this shirtwaist dress were cut in one piece. The self-tie belt is adorned with a heart-shaped silver buckle.

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Evening Ensemble
Creation date early 1970s
Materials silk chiffon, tie-dyed

Halston revamped the 1930s pajama into cocktail and evening attire by making them out of sheer fabrics.

Halston revamped the 1930s pajama into cocktail and evening attire by making them out of sheer fabrics.

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Late Day Dress
Creation date 1980s
Materials wool with metal zipper

Halston's simplest and purest garments were actually very complex to conceive.

His approach to Minimalism is evident in the stark simplicity of this dress. The only decorative element is a 49-inch gold zipper that is placed under the left armhole. It diagonally crosses the dress in front and ends in the center back hem.

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Day Ensemble
Creation date 1972-1973
Materials cashmere, mother-of-pearl buttons

Halston had an incredible sense of color, and it is said that he never had enough colors to work with. Lilac, which was never popular, was made desirable because the shade he introduced was so elegant.

The cardigan jacket has a jewel neckline with long, slender sleeves. The mother-of-pearl buttons were dyed to match and a narrow self-tie belt is worn with it.

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Evening Ensemble
Creation date 1970
Materials Silk Chiffon

Halston said, "I always make a lot of red [dresses] because it's the color noticed most. I advise clients who do major appearances to wear bright red, blue or yellow."

The jumpsuit has a one-shoulder bodice, which is constructed of four layers of chiffon. It is made in two pieces: the back overlaps the front on the right side, while the front overlaps the back on the left.

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Cocktail Dress
Creation date 1980
Materials silk organza

In 1980, Women Wear Daily gave Halston a new nickname: "Mr. Ruffle." His ruffle technique was called a paradox because "while virtually every piece of clothing sports some sort of flourish or ruffle, the best of these also possess a cleanly sculpted feel."

Individually cut petals are paired, gathered and stitched all over the skirt to create a voluminous look.

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Evening Ensemble
Creation date 1979
Materials silk chiffon

Halston was greatly influenced by earlier ethnographic styles, which he updated for the 1970s by incorporating classic techniques.

This bodice has a T-shape construction, with no shoulder seams and a built-in halter top. The skirt consists of five layers of chiffon, each cut in a semicircular format.

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Day Dress
Creation date mid 1970s
Materials silk jersey

Halston used very few prints in his collections, but he knew their importance for camouflaging the body's problem areas. He preferred abstract and irregular patterns over recognizable motifs.

The bodice, the raglan sleeves and the sash of this dress were all cut in one piece on the bias, while the skirt was cut on a straight grain.

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Evening Dress
Creation date 1971
Materials silk jersey, resist dyed

This exceptional double silk jersey dress features a trompe l'oeil belt in the form of a snake.

Shibori (a stitched resist technique similar to tie-dye) and painting were used to create the snake motif.

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Evening Ensemble (skirt, bodice, wrap)
Creation date 1981
Materials Synthetic Tulle | Jersey

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Evening Ensemble (top, skirt, sash)
Creation date about 1975
Materials silk metallic threads (lamé)

This three-piece ensemble was inspired by the orientalist styles of the early 1900s. The halter-top dress is wrapped and tied to the side, creating a pointed, asymmetrical hem. The accompanying top has long puffed sleeves and ties on the hips. A turban completes the ensemble.

The metallic yarns, dyed in subtle shades of silver, lavender and blue-green, create a scintillating effect when the outfit is worn.

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[Boomer]

Sometimes (often) I wonder why I keep these piles of clippings, and then once in a while I find I saved something like this!

 

[Boomer]

My scans from People Magazine

 

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[Boomer]

All from People Magazine

 

[GroovyDolce]

Thanks A LOT Boomer

 

[Boomer]

A genuine historic photo- my scan from People

 

[GroovyDolce]

Great one! YSL is missing in that picture!