1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress designer-hanae-mori Fully lined in a black

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a hidden set zipper at the front neck

It has its two original belts - the one you see and a skinnier version that is covered in the same fabric as the dress

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

A early organically sculpted bronze item fits all

1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress designer-hanae-mori Fully lined in a blackThis fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a beautiful soft purple 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 this particular one is actually the twin of one of theirs! The notes there state: "Wrapping, tying, and folding were all habits of mind for Halston. That the designer prized simplicity is evident in his