Incredible 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Sequin Beaded Rhinestone Gold Dress z-archive-black The base of the dress

The base of the dress is one long and lean sheath in a silk crepe backed in feather light silk chiffon

Reference Photos: Fall 1980 Mary McFadden Runway

I am sometimes more excited to find these bolder and more unusual pieces from him then the more common mod feeling ones

To have this in the shop is a bit of a holy grail for me personally as it is such a beautiful dress that I  have always loved

This stunning dress was custom made

Incredible 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Sequin Beaded Rhinestone Gold Dress z-archive-black The base of the dressThis is one of two remarkable dresses that I have today that are absolutely insane to see in real life. Each is so very good and they are not even photoing half as good as either is in person. The weight and sheer amount of hand work to apply those thousands of sequins, crystals and beads needs to be seen in person to truly appreciate. This is one of those pieces that really showcases the higher end work that the label was capable of. The dress is the