1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress Jane_Derby_Dress The A line

The A line

The black velvet has been over-printed with this gold giving the gold colour an almost burnished feel

In seafoam green and white

The calf length tulip style silk taffeta skirt balances the bodice perfectly

The company created desirable pieces in a host of innovative Liberty designed prints and were one of the first brands to openly collaborate with other designer brands such as Heals and Harris Tweed

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress Jane_Derby_Dress The A lineAn absolutely superb and collectable Halston black label couture 1970s goddess dress. Halston clearly took inspiration from an earlier era and the has elements of 1940s and 1950s fashion. It is impeccably made with a lavish amount of pleating, ruching and draping of the wonderful fluid silk jersey fabric. This extends to the low crossover bust which folds delicately over the gathered wide waistband. The dress is a crossover skirt in a tulip shape.