c1971 Halston Red Silk Knit Jersey Bias Cut Tank Dress designer-helena-barbieri McQueenís idealisation of the feminine

McQueenís idealisation of the feminine form continues with an exaggerated hour-glass silhouette

The dress is entirely covered with studs from shoulder to hem front and back

I love the play on the tuxedo shirt through the panels of fabric that run down the front and hide the buttons and is picked up again down the back

It is a testament to couture level construction in every way and absolutely gorgeous

This was acquired directly from Astrid

c1971 Halston Red Silk Knit Jersey Bias Cut Tank Dress designer-helena-barbieri McQueenís idealisation of the feminineThis beautiful tank from Halston is an absolute dream dress and a shining example of his aesthetic. It is made from a bias cut, red silk jersey. It is a simple construction that uses a single layer of the fabric so it skims over the body and highlights every curve. One of Halston's signatures was to construct pieces with the absolute minimal seaming and this is a stunning example of how he executed that ideal. The dress is a simple tank style that