Incredible Late 1970s Halston Purple Transparent Silk Chiffon Dress w Iridescent Sequins Sleeveless & Halters Fully in a black taffeta

Fully in a black taffeta and closes with a back painted metal zipper

The skirt wrapped over itself and the hem curves up that one side

The texture and depth to the fabric that this creates is wonderful and the color is almost startling in its clarity

A matching simple capelet tops it and ends perfectly just above the waist

Both pieces slip over the head

Incredible Late 1970s Halston Purple Transparent Silk Chiffon Dress w Iridescent Sequins Sleeveless & Halters Fully in a black taffetaHalston used this particular spaced sequin technique predominantly between about 1977 to 1982. Instead of layering and overlapping the sequins, they were laid out flat in rows, side by side, to create a pattern over the silk. It creates a beautiful visual effect. It is also unusual to find his more colourful pieces. This is a stunning example of his work from this time period. The silk chiffon that is used to make this dress has been dyed to a