1974 Halston Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Collar & Cuffs Bias Cut Dress designer-karl-lagerfeld I love the piping detail

I love the piping detail that runs down the inside of the front opening and ends in a little curl - its that little extra touch that just make you swoon

I love that each sleeve is cut wide to pick up the shape of the skirt

Both the jacket and skirt are fully lined in a hand-set green silk

This hat is such a statement piece and so bold

1974 Halston Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Collar & Cuffs Bias Cut Dress designer-karl-lagerfeld I love the piping detailThis 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