1978 Halston Resort Swimwear Red Floral Jersey Halter Dress designer-chanel minimalist feel of the nineties

minimalist feel of the nineties combined with the chicness of the working girl and sharp tailoring that only Alaia can do

There is one teeny nick to the top layer of fabric on one sleeve - it looks at first glance to be a slub in the fabric but is there

This Malcolm Starr is terrific - it is a unusual combination of a deep burgundy print gold metallic brocade mixed with a deep plush burgundy velvet

To verify the exact date

Hand painted silk chiffon over a silk interior has a asymmetrical hem and waist detailing

1978 Halston Resort Swimwear Red Floral Jersey Halter Dress designer-chanel minimalist feel of the ninetiesThis dress is wonderful and I was lucky enough to be able to document it by the print to the 1978 resort collection. Halston did do swimwear collections for his clients and this was a dress that was a part of that same line as it is made from a jersey that is much like a swimsuit fabric. The print is bold and beautiful and the same print used on the swimsuit and sarong in the Vogue editorial shot that I found from that same year. The top is cut halter