Rare Halston 1976 Couture One Shoulder Gold Metallic Lame Sarong Dress designer-bill-gibb Fully lined in a red

Fully lined in a red silk chiffon and it closes at one side with hidden set silk covered snaps and a hook & eye

The waist is defined and the skirt flares to the floor in a gentle sweep

This is a rare example of Halston at his very best and it is easy to see why it would be favoured as a piece worthy of being in The Met

In the book on his work "Gianni Versace" they noted that these dresses were "as simple as a towel wrapped around his torso"

easy cut and cocoon feel

Rare Halston 1976 Couture One Shoulder Gold Metallic Lame Sarong Dress designer-bill-gibb Fully lined in a redThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The twin of this dress has appeared in several museum exhibits of his work and Carmen Kass wore one on the red carpet. Barbra Walters was also photoed wearing a version in 1977 and that photo is now in one of the books on his work. Made under the creative direction of Roy Halston. This is classic Halston from his main label couture line. It is one of the most instantly recognizable looks that he ever created. This is an