Sparkly Spring 1981 Halston Silver Sequin & Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Jacket z-archive-christiandior The neckline is squared off

The neckline is squared off and cut low

I made some sketchbook notes on how I imagined large real sized banana leaves would look on the human body" Rhodes also notes that this was the collection where she began to "develop the art of dying beads to match or co-ordinate completely with print and chiffon color statements

The  combination of that vibrant deep fuchsia pink mixed with the metallic silver and gold have more impact in real life and the full effect of the dress is astonishing

the pleated silk has a corded silk drawstring at the neck

The sleeves flow out from the body of the caftan and narrow down at the wrist

Sparkly Spring 1981 Halston Silver Sequin & Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Jacket z-archive-christiandior The neckline is squared offIn 1981 Haslton was still in full control of his brand. He had not yet signed the international licensing agreements that would be the beginning of his downfall in 1983. At this point in the Halston history, he was at the top of his game and anyone who was anybody was wearing the Halston label. His prices were sky high and the work put into the pieces was impeccable. This jacket is spectacular. This is the matching sequin design to a dress a sold a