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1970s Halston Spiral Cut Swimsuit and Cover Up
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In 1976 Halston began toying with the idea of making a garment from one piece of fabric that spirals around the body, thus creating a fitted silhouette with just a single, diagonal seam. The little tie at the bust is adjustable. I have seen this in dresses, but this is the first time I have seen it used for a swimsuit. I can't imagine how they figured out the leg holes.. it is more like science than fashion.. a kind of couture alchemy I would say.
As miraculous the swimsuit, it is equally amazing that there is a matching wrap skirt. I have only seen a few Halston swimsuits, but I have never seen one with the skirt. The skirt is also one piece of fabric, seamless, sleek and sexy. The hem is curved like a giant petal, then the little ties extend in an opposite curve, ending in sharp points., reflecting the ties at the bust.
The fabric is a stretchy, silky synthetic, a bit lighter than a modern swim suit. The pattern in violet and black is very striking and quite unique. Both pieces are labeled HALSTON.
As miraculous the swimsuit, it is equally amazing that there is a matching wrap skirt. I have only seen a few Halston swimsuits, but I have never seen one with the skirt. The skirt is also one piece of fabric, seamless, sleek and sexy. The hem is curved like a giant petal, then the little ties extend in an opposite curve, ending in sharp points., reflecting the ties at the bust.
The fabric is a stretchy, silky synthetic, a bit lighter than a modern swim suit. The pattern in violet and black is very striking and quite unique. Both pieces are labeled HALSTON.
