1972 Emerald Green Halston Ultrasuede Dress Sold The sleeves are of course

The sleeves are of course the show stopper - each trails ot meet the hem of the dress and are left open just after the elbow

It cinches in at the waist and is finished absolutely perfectly inside and out

These are heavy pieces when off due to the extensive and high end beading but balance well once on

It scoops and gathers at the mid neck and there is a soft shawl collar that drapes over the shoulders

Au Pays de Cocagne by Zoe Pauwels issued c2000

1972 Emerald Green Halston Ultrasuede Dress Sold The sleeves are of courseThis fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a brilliant emerald green color. These were THE thing to own in the 1970's no one had seen this fabric before and they were all the rage! Similar examples are held in The Met's permanent collection and the notes there state: "Wrapping, tying, and folding were all habits of mind for Halston. That the designer prized simplicity is evident in his most famous millinery achievement, the pillbox hat. In