Incredible 1960s Adolfo Black Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress w Extensive Hand Bead & Sequin Detailing designer-mary-quant The skirt begins at the

The skirt begins at the empire waist and is two cascading tiers that end just above the ankle

This Malcolm Starr silk dress is absolutely stunning and it is this kind of dress that I think of and love when I think this label

Both pieces are gathered heavily along the sides for extra ruching and the bodysuit has an extremely high side cut at the legs

The skirt closes with a zipper and hook & eye at the waist

The sleeves of the jacket end in a ruffled

Incredible 1960s Adolfo Black Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress w Extensive Hand Bead & Sequin Detailing designer-mary-quant The skirt begins at theThis incredibally detailed dress dates to the 1960s. It was made under the creative direction of Adolfo Faustino Sardia, who professionally known as Adolfo. Adolfo started his career under Balenciaga and, like Halston, he was a successful milliner before opening his own fashion house. He became know for his Chanel inspired suiting and beaded pieces. Adolfo often did custom work for his clients who ranged from the Duchess of Windsor to Jackie Kennedy