Important 1974 Halston Turquoise Cashmere Extremely Low Back Halter Dress mao-hide The fabric has just enough

The fabric has just enough weight to allow it the structure and shape the dress needs

I love the pleat work that runs down from each of those

The skirt closes with a back hidden set zipper

He designed for strong powerful woman and this coat has held its own even after all this time

Important 1974 Halston Turquoise Cashmere Extremely Low Back Halter Dress mao-hide The fabric has just enoughThis 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 knit, bias cut pieces like this one, sometimes feel 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