1970s Blue Silk Cashmere Halston Maxi designer-hanae-mori The dramatic print really highlights

The dramatic print really highlights the loose lines of the piece - you get the effect of softness and edgy at the same time

frilled ruffled extravaganza that cascades from a nipped in waist

These were completely sold out worldwide and an instantly recognizable piece of the Prada runway

Bust: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam

The dress has an elastic waist and slips on to wear

1970s Blue Silk Cashmere Halston Maxi designer-hanae-mori The dramatic print really highlightsThese long cashmere silk knit dresses were a Halston staple and were designed for that chic modern woman to wear while entertaining at home or in an intimate setting. The wearer was able to move and be superbly comfortable, never worrying about getting wrinkled or being inappropriate or uncomfortable. Really these were his signature piece and every chic woman had to have one. It was meant to be a maxi dress and works wonderfully as that as well but