Fall 1979 Incredible Halston Gold & Blue Metallic Silk Dress designer-helena-barbieri The skirt is long and

The skirt is long and lean and the bodice simple

This set was made by Star of Siam and the label proudly states that is was hand tailored in Bangkok

I love that panel that drapes out form the mid-waist and through the legs - it gives the whole ensemble an exotic flare harem like feel

It weighs mere ounces and is stunning and in excellent

Light scratches in the gold hardware consistent with age but no true flaws - the exterior looks show room new

Fall 1979 Incredible Halston Gold & Blue Metallic Silk Dress designer-helena-barbieri The skirt is long andWhen researching this piece I found a pattern in a similar vein from the 1973 collection in the book "Halston" by Phaidon. I believe this may be from that same season and was most likely a custom piece. The fabric is a bias cut, gold & blue metallic lame silk and is extremely light in weight so moves amazingly and feel wonderful when on. It is cut deceptively simple and constructed to skim and drape over the body. The bias cut of the fabric allows it