1960s Sequin & Velvet Checked Black Malcolm Starr Dress designer-donald-brooks The waist cinches softly in

The waist cinches softly in and you can define with further with the original belt that has a pearl and crystal buckle

9" W x 6" H x 4" D - the handle adds 4" to the height

The fabric is just beautiful - semi sheer and with a ribbon weave effect to create that stunning design

She was also known for dressing Princess Diane and Princess Anne

The Body of the dress is constructed of a silk chiffon that is set in sharp knife pleats running vertically down the bodice and skirt

1960s Sequin & Velvet Checked Black Malcolm Starr Dress designer-donald-brooks The waist cinches softly inThis Malcolm Starr is just terrific and a glamorous take on the little black dress. That fabulous checked pattern is made by the application of little squares of glossy black sequins in a silk organza based with black velvet velvet squares fused onto the silk between each to form that amazing design. Each of those little squares was hand applied and it is surprisingly light and fluid in person. It is sleeveless with a high neck at the front and a