Rare 1978 Halston Couture Metallic Purple Lurex Cropped Bandeau Top & Skirt Set promo There is also an inner

There is also an inner elastic waist stay that wraps around you and hooks to hold it perfectly place

It has an extreme couture like sculptural feel and the fabric used is a high quality silk brocade

Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam and it widens out to approx 26" flat across by the time it reaches the hem

Those details combined with that spectacular floral print make it one of the best gowns I have seen from this time period

The cuffs button to close

Rare 1978 Halston Couture Metallic Purple Lurex Cropped Bandeau Top & Skirt Set promo There is also an innerThis is an incredible and very rare set by Halston from his main line. The top part of the set is very similar in feel to the one worn in the famous 1978 image of his 'Halstonettes' taken in the Halston offices. The 1978 collections featured many piece that were made from this same feather light metallic lurex in a variety of colours. I love the rich purple metallic feel of this set. Both the bandeau and the skirt are made from a very fine light