1810-1820 Antique Silk Guaze Shawl designer-jean-paul-gaultier Where it is still definitively

Where it is still definitively Halston is in how it employs that minimal seaming that Halston excelled at

The genius is in the cut and simplicity as is her specialty

The top is fitted and lean and the skirt flows to the floor with the volume created by the opening of flat pleats that circle the waist

There are actually legs built into it making it the perfect thing for the summer months

1810-1820 Antique Silk Guaze Shawl designer-jean-paul-gaultier Where it is still definitivelyThese rectangular shawls were the height of fashion during this time period. It is a stunning antique textile! Light as a feather the black silk gauze has beautiful ribbon weave borders and cross checked sections created on each end. A fine black flower sits in the middle of each crated square and the perfection of each is exquisite. It weighs virtually nothing and is quite beautiful One end is unfinished and there are some small areas of thinning to