1972 Emerald Green Halston Ultrasuede Dress Sold This is of course what

This is of course what he was known for - his cleverly screened dresses gave the appearance of chic dinner suits

The sleeves are of course the show stopper - each trails ot meet the hem of the dress and are left open just after the elbow

These are heavy pieces when off due to the extensive and high end beading but balance well once on

Au Pays de Cocagne by Zoe Pauwels issued c2000

1972 Emerald Green Halston Ultrasuede Dress Sold This is of course whatThis fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a brilliant emerald green color. These were THE thing to own in the 1970's no one had seen this fabric before and they were all the rage! Similar examples are held in The Met's permanent collection and the notes there state: "Wrapping, tying, and folding were all habits of mind for Halston. That the designer prized simplicity is evident in his most famous millinery achievement, the pillbox hat. In