1980-82 Peach Silk Organza Ruffled Halston Spiral Gown Accessories and Separates Proper buttonholes under a refined

Proper buttonholes under a refined collar close the dress to the waist and the line remains clean at the back with a mid back hand set zipper

Reference photos: Preen and Moda Operandi

It is seamed to perfection - I love the angled and curves seams that flare out just under the waist in particular

The dress is fully lined in black silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper

Length: Band 8"

1980-82 Peach Silk Organza Ruffled Halston Spiral Gown Accessories and Separates Proper buttonholes under a refinedFor the Resort 1980 show Halston debuted the ruffle. In the book "Halston, An American Original" It is noted that " this was somewhat of a departure for him, but one that offered him an engineering challenge". Others were doing the ruffle and Halston was "determined to find a way to do it better". By 1980 Ruffles were shown in their full glory and WWD even nicknamed Halston "Mr. Ruffle". Ruffles were everywhere between that collection and 1982 and