Formal Vintage Halston Black Dress 1970s SOLD

SOLD

Detail: Classic vintage black formal dress in wool jersey by the iconic 1970s designer Halston (Black label). Uncharacteristically minimal; beautifully tailored. Unbelted, the sihouette offers a very gentle A-line. Pockets to side. Zip fastening to back. Matching belt which can also be styled to the neck. Fully lined in satin silk. This dress carries the "Halson" black label which represented his mainline signiture collections.

Period: 1970s

Condition: Excellent. One tiny moth hole to the reverse of the dress has been beautifully restored. Vintage Condition Guide

Sizing: UK10-12. Bust upto 36 inches. Waist upto 38 inches. Hips upto 40 inches. Length 40 inches. Shoulders seam to seam 14 inches. Sleeve length from shoulder seam to cuff 24 inches. Size Conversion Chart

Colour: Black

Fabric: Very fine wool Jersey & satin lining

Origin: United Kingdom

Care: Specialist dry clean

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1970s: Advances in technology allowed clothing manufacturers to produce uniformity of style, finish and cost. Ready to wear clothing in the early 70s was still classic with streamlined, well cut and uncluttered silhouettes. As the decade progressed, shapes became more body conscious and hemlines varying between knee, calf and full length. One was generally more experimental by mixing colour, print and texture from mass-produced clothing with looks from past decades that referenced the 30s and 40s.