Chic 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Gold Metallic Brocade Dress & Jacket Set designer-michaele-vollbracht Finding examples is hard due

Finding examples is hard due to the short period his label existed

Waist: 12-14" flat across from side seam to side seam

On what would traditionally be the back that plunge extends down and past the ribbon under the bust to leave an open triangle of skin showing below the waist

The bird was beaded as a separate piece and then hand applied

Tagged a modern Balmain 42

Chic 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Gold Metallic Brocade Dress & Jacket Set designer-michaele-vollbracht Finding examples is hard dueThis is the work of Elinor Simmons who designed for the Malcolm Starr label from the early 1960s to 1972. She excelled at the metallic and chic pieces that the label was known for and this is a wonderful example of her work. It is even better in person. It is a really gorgeous little set. This set has a simple cut that is made glamorous by the wonderful fabric choice. The fabric has a raised print that has been created by the way the fabric is