1974 Halston Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Collar & Cuffs Bias Cut Dress mao-hide Each cuff has two buttons

Each cuff has two buttons to close

5" (this does not include the attached stirrup)

I love finding his pieces and this dress is wonderful

It was custom made for her many years ago from found antique kimono fabric that had never been used

Each pocket is hand shaped and sewn into place

1974 Halston Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Collar & Cuffs Bias Cut Dress mao-hide Each cuff has two buttonsThis is a beautiful example of Halston's work 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 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 intended. They seem so very simple