Important 1974 Halston Turquoise Cashmere Extremely Low Back Halter Dress mao-hide Fully lined through the bodice

Fully lined through the bodice with a blue silk organza

Item# DD1011

This strapless number with its dramatic halter scarf neckline is gorgeous

There is maybe the slightest of grubbiness near the seam under each arm but it does not show when on and does not detract at all because of the print

Important 1974 Halston Turquoise Cashmere Extremely Low Back Halter Dress mao-hide Fully lined through the bodiceThis 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 knit, bias cut pieces like this one, sometimes feel 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