c1972 Halston Ultrasuede Zip Front Dress in Cream designer-la-mendola very much in evidence –

very much in evidence – the use of heavy tweeds and cashmere's in particular – but so too is a love of nature in the form of a preternaturally lovely orchid print used in a highly disciplined and sparing way

Really one of those pieces that only come along in a far while these days

Unlined and closes at the back with a painted metal and nylon zipper

They work so well together and are a match as far as size - I just love the combo of the two

The pants are lined to cover the bottom torso only

c1972 Halston Ultrasuede Zip Front Dress in Cream designer-la-mendola very much in evidence –This fabulous 1972 ultrasuede sleeveless dress is done in a beautiful pale cream that has just the barest hint of yellow to it. These were the thing to own in the 1970's no one had ever seen this fabric before and they were all the rage. Similar examples are held in The Met's permanent collection. In the notes of similar pieces there they state: "Wrapping, tying, and folding were all habits of mind for Halston. In this Ultrasuede shirtwaist, perhaps