Dreamiest 1972 Halston Runway Floor Length Baby Blue 100% Scottish Cashmere Dress 1920s and Antique You don't see this at

You don't see this at all unless its laid out flat and the skirt opened completely

The back has an almost sack back drape to it which extends across the front in and narrows into two little pointed corners

The edges of the jacket have a heavier finish of the silver and white and it closes down the front with elaborate and wonderful rhinestone buttons - set to give just a glimpse of skin in between

The upper portion of the shoulders and sleeves are finished in a silk organza that is the same color as the more shaped silk used through the body

It is also a rare example of a labeled piece from this time period when labels were just beginning to be added to pieces

Dreamiest 1972 Halston Runway Floor Length Baby Blue 100% Scottish Cashmere Dress 1920s and Antique You don't see this atThis 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.