Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies / (2-3) from the book

/  (2-3) from the book Dior

Made of a slinky silk jersey it is actually lined in the same jersey so has a good weight to it and also hangs perfectly as a result

Sleeves: 17" drop & 13" from shoulder seam to hem

The top is a classic fit and the sleeves slightly voluminous above their deep French cuffs

The top is actually a partially separate piece that sits over an inner slip top and is attached at the top of the shoulders

Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies / (2-3) from the bookThis is a very rare and beautiful example of Halston's work using cashmere during this time period. He was a master at combining function and ease but without sacrificing glamour. He did this with the absolute minimum of seaming that a garment required. His bias cut knit pieces sometimes feel and look somewhat shapeless on the hanger or dress form and it is only when they are slipped on that they drape and settle into place the way they were intended.