A. White printed cotton/lycra blouse with all-over brown spots; deep V-neckline; sleeveless cap sleeves, square at bottom; 6 inch wide attached bias band to form small waistline. B. White printed cotton/lycra skirt with all-over brown spots; gathered onto waistband; pockets in side seams; side zipper closure.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2004.03.447.ab)
Black sequined cocktail dress; standing collar; long sleeves; straight to knee; silver tendril motif descends from shoulders; center back zipper. Worn by Jane Bradley Pettit.
Bright green Ultrasuede shirt dress; roll collar; long set-in sleeves with cuffs; no waist definition; knee length; attached tie belt.
Dress (Object ID #1993.199)
Detail of interior waist tie (Object ID #1993.199)
Black jersey dress; scoop neckline; short sleeves; set-in elastic waistband, creating blouson look; knee length, several small scuff marks on front.
Aqua Ultrasuede shirt dress; roll collar; center front placket with pearl buttons; long sleeves with cuffs; knee length; attached 2.75 inch wide tie belt.
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. Worn with coat (Object ID #2013.07.01.b) to form two piece ensemble. The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2013.07.01.ab)
Two piece ensemble with coat open (Object ID #2013..07.01.ab)
Lavender under burgundy silk chiffon evening gown; bias cut; beige spaghetti straps. Worn with poncho (Object ID #2002.84.15.B) and scarf (Object ID #2002.84.15.C) to form three piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.
Two piece evening ensemble (Object ID #2002.84.15.AB)
Three piece evening ensemble (Object ID #2002.84.15.ABC)
Off-white and pale gray silk jersey evening gown; tie-dyed cloud pattern covered with iridescent sequins; low scoop neckline; sleeveless; side zipper closure; ankle length; lined in white silk jersey. Worn by the actress Cynthia Harris when she was presented to Queen Elizabeth. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1973 collection.
Black jersey evening gown; high neckline in front, dips to waist in back; halter top with spaghetti straps attached to center back; blouson bodice to hip; center back zipper closure; panel of fabric hangs down back; bodice is lined; ankle length. This item was created by Randolph Duke for Halston.
Beige straw hat; 4 inch high rounded crown; 2.5 inch shaped brim; black grosgrain ribbon band with small flower cluster.
Beige Ultrasuede fitted jacket; notched collar, rounded lapel; 3 button center front closure; flat-felled princess seaming; raglan sleeves; shaped hemline.
Dark blue denim twill with red top-stitching; straight waistband; natural waistline; hip yoke at back; front slash pockets; center front zipper closure; slim straight legs; ankle length; unlined; label: "Halston III".
Pale green straw picture hat; wide shaped down-swept brim; high crown; pale blue silk grosgrain around bottom of crown terminating in silk bow and large white camellia flower; "Bergdorf Goodman" label.
Dark blue denim skirt; red top-stitching; straight waistband; six silver button center front opening; A-line silhouette; back hip yoke; center side slash pockets; unlined; mid-calf length; label: "Halston III".
Lavender under burgundy silk chiffon evening ensemble. A. Gown; bias cut; beige spaghetti straps. B. Poncho; bias cut; deep V-neckline in front and back; open at sides. C. Lavender silk chiffon scarf; long. Worn by Hildegarde.
Evening gown (Object ID #2002.84.15.A)
Black organdy turban; net frame; "Bergdorf Goodman" label.
Navy blue organdy turban; net frame; large satin bow at center front; "Bergdorf Goodman" label.
Back of blouse with ties undone (Object ID #2004.03.447.ab)
A. Black jersey dress; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; A-line silhouette; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; hand-picked center back zipper closure; fully lined; mid-calf length; black Halston label. B. Black double cloth wool coat; magenta shoulders and sleeve tops; black wing collar; long set-in sleeves with one button closure at wrists; 3 black button center front closure; inside is magenta; not lined; Hong-Kong finished seams; mid-calf length; Halston label was removed. The donor, Juanita Wehner Bruns, graduated from Mount Mary College, Class of 1963. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1981 Ready to Wear collection.
Dress without coat (Object ID #2013.07.01.a)