c1972 Halston Ultrasuede Zip Front Dress in Cream designer-la-mendola The top is cut in

The top is cut in a long

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

The pants are lined to cover the bottom torso only

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

c1972 Halston Ultrasuede Zip Front Dress in Cream designer-la-mendola The top is cut inThis 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