1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress designer-bill-gibb Fully lined in a cafe

Fully lined in a cafe au lait silk

I love the pretty contrasting design at the neck and cuffs and the fabric allows it to drape and move fabulously

Unlike his peers

5-13" flat across from side seam to side seam

beyond belief rare

1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress designer-bill-gibb Fully lined in a cafeThis fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a beautiful soft purple color. These were THE thing to own in the 1970's no one had seen this fabric before and they were all the rage! Similar examples are held in The Met's permanent collection and this particular one is actually the twin of one of theirs! The notes there state: "Wrapping, tying, and folding were all habits of mind for Halston. That the designer prized simplicity is evident in his