1960s Alfred Shaheen Vivid Coral Print Halter Dress designer-jean-patou 'Part of this collection’s genius

'Part of this collection’s genius is that it has continuity and ingenuity: all the hallmarks of Miuccia Prada's talent are on show

Any creases in the leather are from storage and smooth out when on - where the one thumb base shows darker it is just a small natural change in color and part the light- these appear to have never actually been worn

The photos really do not do the colors on this dress justice

Excellent condition and it has just been specialty cleaned

Hand finished interior

1960s Alfred Shaheen Vivid Coral Print Halter Dress designer-jean-patou 'Part of this collection’s geniusThis little Alfred Shaheen is just fabulous. It is so unusual and I feel like it is just begging to go on a tropical vacation. It is a really unusual construction with what is basically two large squares of fabric stitched together and then tied around the neck. Much like a scarf dress you sometimes see but rather then a light silk it is a light washable jersey. I have styled it with it tied at the back but you could also wear it over a bandeau and