Folkart Feeling 1970s Kent Originals Rick Rack & gold Metallic Detail Applique Dress designer-karl-lagerfeld Photographed by Gilles Bensimon

Photographed by Gilles Bensimon

Then onto this are raised embroidered threads that curve between the flowers and these sit up from the fabric for a slight 3D effect

polished wood buttons close the coat and adorn each sleeve and the skirt is amazingly constructed with lots of fullness

8" W x 6" H x 2" D - the handle adds 6" to the height

There is a pattern worked into the fabric and parts of it are raised and puffed with a different finish then the parts that are not raised

Folkart Feeling 1970s Kent Originals Rick Rack & gold Metallic Detail Applique Dress designer-karl-lagerfeld Photographed by Gilles BensimonThis fabulous dress is easily identifiable as a play on the incredible work of Youssef Rizkallah for the Malcolm Starr label. His pieces that utilized quilting and patchwork are truly iconic and it is fun to have found a dress that was obviously done in homage to his work. This dress has some small flaws but it is still well made and a great way to get this look without the big price tags associated with The Malcolm Starr label these days. The bodice