1960s Sequin & Velvet Checked Black Malcolm Starr Dress designer-donald-brooks The fabric is just beautiful

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

The dress is fitted to the extreme with charming little embellishments made of brilliant pink that wind over the neckline and also up one side of the skirt

The belt is wide and has a slip buckle so you can cinch as far as you wish to add shape

Looks minimally worn with only slight scuffing on sole

Over the entire surface of the ink black stretch silk crepe are tiny hand set silver studs

1960s Sequin & Velvet Checked Black Malcolm Starr Dress designer-donald-brooks The fabric is just beautifulThis 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