Dreamiest 1972 Halston Runway Floor Length Baby Blue 100% Scottish Cashmere Dress 1920s and Antique The edges of the jacket

The edges of the jacket have a heavier finish of the silver and white and it closes down the front with elaborate and wonderful rhinestone buttons - set to give just a glimpse of skin in between

The upper portion of the shoulders and sleeves are finished in a silk organza that is the same color as the more shaped silk used through the body

This one is made out of a light gauze finish cotton in a soft creamy ivory colour

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Dreamiest 1972 Halston Runway Floor Length Baby Blue 100% Scottish Cashmere Dress 1920s and Antique The edges of the jacketThis is a very rare and beautiful example of Halston's work using cashmere 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 knit pieces sometimes feel and look 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.