Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies / (2-3) from the book

/  (2-3) from the book Dior

The top is a classic fit and the sleeves slightly voluminous above their deep French cuffs

Both layers have been custom screened with one of her beautiful prints and the effect of the two prints layered over each other is quite beautiful and adds an unexpected depth to the print

wraps and ties into place to create shape

Hips: to 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies / (2-3) from the bookThis 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.