Rare 1970s Halston Glossy Black Sequin Skull Cap Cloche designer-nina-ricci Reference Photo: "The Malcolm Starr

Reference Photo: "The Malcolm Starr All Starrs" ad from 1970 (l - r): Malcolm Starr

It is constructed from an off white raw silk on the exterior and a killer

Though originally meant to be worn at the back

French 38 but the bias cut will allow for a range of sizes

Color blacking is all the rage and this dress follows the idealism behind the infamous YSL Mondrian dress and was most likely made within a few years of that time period

Rare 1970s Halston Glossy Black Sequin Skull Cap Cloche designer-nina-ricci Reference Photo: "The Malcolm StarrThese are so hard to find and this is a fine example. The Halston sequin cloche was a mainstay of the Studio 54 set. Bianca Jagger famously wore a red beret version but this one is the more fitted cap design. It is made of a stretch lurex knit upon which hundreds of glossy black sequins are fixed. It will stretch to fit most sizes and is a fabulous finish to any outfit. These are super hard to find so is a real little treasure. Excellent condition