Rare Early 1970s Malcolm Starr by Youssef Rizkallah Felt Folk Art Dress w Quilted Top z-archive-yvessaintlaurent A fitted bodice is cut

A fitted bodice is cut to follow every curve

The bodice is a curving and simple expanse of silk satin that is cut to cross and wrap over itself at the front and dip in the back

It slips over the head to wear with elastic through the neckline

Inseam: 27"

Rare Early 1970s Malcolm Starr by Youssef Rizkallah Felt Folk Art Dress w Quilted Top z-archive-yvessaintlaurent A fitted bodice is cutThis 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