Rare Early 1970s Malcolm Starr by Youssef Rizkallah Felt Folk Art Dress w Quilted Top designer-john-galliano The skirt flows to the

The skirt flows to the floor and widens out as it nears the hem

the lining is all attached inside

It is a classic shift shape and is made out of a combination of silk and cotton

This one is a stunning strapless dress made from a silk taffeta

5" W x 11" H x lies flat - the handle adds 14" to the height

Rare Early 1970s Malcolm Starr by Youssef Rizkallah Felt Folk Art Dress w Quilted Top designer-john-galliano The skirt flows to theThis dress would have been designed while Youssef Rizkallah headed the company. Youseef joined the Malcolm Starr label in 1969 and remained as the head designer until 1975. The years that Youssef headed the line are among some of my favorites and in particular his pieces that utilize quilting and felt patchwork are truly iconic. Rizkallah was born in Egypt and studied at the Ecole de dessin appliqu and the Ecole des arts decoratifs in Paris. His