Documented 1971 Malcolm Starr Sequin Covered Dress designer-lanvin The fabric is self backed

The fabric is self backed and the protons of the applique that are not attached to the dress itself but act as closures are lined in purple tissue silk

once you lay it flat you see the peaked

This version is made of a purple silk and has most of the same lines as its inspiration - it is a strapless and floor-length with the neckline cut straight across and folds running down each side of the bodice

In typical Biba fashion

Made out of a heavy gold silk

Documented 1971 Malcolm Starr Sequin Covered Dress designer-lanvin The fabric is self backedI always love being able to date a piece and when this wonderful little Malcolm Starr dress landed in my studio I instantly remembered seeing it before. Its twin was used in a 1971 Harper's Bazaar editorial. The dress is a glamorous take on the more fitted silhouette of the day. The base fabric has a slight stretch to it and a gorgeous pattern that has a slight far East feel to it. Over this is are glossy clear sequins that entirely cover the dress.