Incredible Late 1970s Halston Purple Transparent Silk Chiffon Dress w Iridescent Sequins Sleeveless & Halters / (3) Ruby Jean Wilson

/  (3) Ruby Jean Wilson in Vogue Australia

was a successful milliner before opening his own fashion house

Fully in a black taffeta and closes with a back painted metal zipper

Where it closes at the neck there is a small and neat flat bow for detailing and then there are two large fabric covered buttons under that

Incredible Late 1970s Halston Purple Transparent Silk Chiffon Dress w Iridescent Sequins Sleeveless & Halters / (3) Ruby Jean WilsonHalston used this particular spaced sequin technique predominantly between about 1977 to 1982. Instead of layering and overlapping the sequins, they were laid out flat in rows, side by side, to create a pattern over the silk. It creates a beautiful visual effect. It is also unusual to find his more colourful pieces. This is a stunning example of his work from this time period. The silk chiffon that is used to make this dress has been dyed to a