Rare Early 1970s Malcolm Starr by Youssef Rizkallah Felt Folk Art Dress w Quilted Top MED (10-12) At the very bottom hem

At the very bottom hem there is a ribbon of purple velvet to finish

5" flat across from side seam to side seam where its fitted

I love Geoffrey Beene's work during this time period and this particular dress is just divine

Item# D542

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Rare Early 1970s Malcolm Starr by Youssef Rizkallah Felt Folk Art Dress w Quilted Top MED (10-12) At the very bottom hemThis 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