1970s Unlabeled Rainbow Colored Elaborate Sequin & Bead Detailed Dress designer-alfred-bosand Halston was at the forefront

Halston was at the forefront in taking simple and known silhouettes for day and making them into extravagant and yet still easy to wear evening pieces by changing the fabrics to fluid silks and sequins and keeping the cut as easy and simple as possible

The top is sleeveless and scooped at the front

while the extensive matte pewter bead work gives it an almost armor feel

The seams are all finished and almost imperceptible but are placed so that the cut is just perfect

1970s Unlabeled Rainbow Colored Elaborate Sequin & Bead Detailed Dress designer-alfred-bosand Halston was at the forefrontThis dress is incredible. I have seen one or two of these over the years and feel like at one point I saw it with its original designer label way back, but I did not save the information. This one has no label but it is clearly a well made piece. Plus it is just amazing regardless of its provenance and is definitely a dress that stands on its own merit. The base fabric is a black felted wool and this gives it a soft, artisanal feel. This has then been