Documented 1971 Malcolm Starr Sequin Covered Dress designer-lanvin He was known for his

He was known for his fantastical and outrageous creations and used objects and materials never before used in hat making

The results were dresses like this one that weigh only a few ounces and are incredibly easy to wear and look fantastic

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

once you lay it flat you see the peaked

Documented 1971 Malcolm Starr Sequin Covered Dress designer-lanvin He was known for hisI 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.