1970s Halston Tie Front Sheath Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous Azzedine Alaia is a master

Azzedine Alaia is a master of knits and this is a wonderful example of his earlier work

Bodice: 10" from shoulder to empire waist band

The large beaded button at the front

If that was not enough he then placed those same beads in delicate rows following the striping in the ribbon

1970s Halston Tie Front Sheath Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous Azzedine Alaia is a masterAn amazing Halston made of a slinky nylon jersey in a taupe brown. Halston best and most iconic designs center around the concept of as few seams as possible and working around bias cut fabric so a dress that seems most unassuming on the hanger transforms and drapes itself miraculously on a girl when it is slipped on. This little beauty is a perfect example of just that. It has no closures you just step into it and tie the top center knot of fabric