Rare Halston 1976 Couture One Shoulder Gold Metallic Lame Sarong Dress z-archive-jacquelinederibes The bodice and skirt are

The bodice and skirt are lined in a black silk with an additional interlining of black silk organza through the skirt

specifically ordered by a client based on the collection designed at the time for Dior London and not purchased straight off the rack

and gemstones and crystals set in big brooches or as bejeweled necklines set into evening dresses

There is a spot on the back of one sleeve that may come out further with another round of additional cleaning

Rare Halston 1976 Couture One Shoulder Gold Metallic Lame Sarong Dress z-archive-jacquelinederibes The bodice and skirt areThe 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