Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies The striping goes horizontal on

The striping goes horizontal on the skirt while the top offers an interesting contrast with the striping placed vertically

The sit independently and are further highlighted with the covering of the silk chiffon and the way it is set in a provocative ruffle along the upper edge

I am fairly certain that this is from the 1997 collection

Made of a slinky silk jersey it is actually lined in the same jersey so has a good weight to it and also hangs perfectly as a result

Sleeves: 17" drop & 13" from shoulder seam to hem

Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies The striping goes horizontal onThis is a very rare and beautiful example of Halston's work using cashmere during this time period. He was a master at combining function and ease but without sacrificing glamour. He did this with the absolute minimum of seaming that a garment required. His bias cut knit pieces sometimes feel and look somewhat shapeless on the hanger or dress form and it is only when they are slipped on that they drape and settle into place the way they were intended.