1960s George Halley Panne Velvet Dress w Pearl & Rhinestone Detailing designer-christian-lacroix The halter top wraps up

The halter top wraps up and around the neck and is cut to leave the back bare

early 60s coat could be straight off the runway for fall 2015

The long silk chiffon sash wraps and ties at the waist

The skirt closes with a hidden side zipper as well

1960s George Halley Panne Velvet Dress w Pearl & Rhinestone Detailing designer-christian-lacroix The halter top wraps upGeorge Halley started at Charles James who said of the young designer that he 'was a genius at draping'. By the time Halley opened his own atelier in 1966 he was well on his way to fame. He won the Coty Award in 1968 and his work is on par with couture. He is one of my personal favorite designers. In 2015 I included him in my list of The 10 Designers to Add to Your Vintage Collection' for Harper's Bazaar, saying; 'If you want old school glamour and to