1960s Tribal Print Silk Malcolm Starr Maxi Dress designer-stephen-burrows The fine black wool crepe

The fine black wool crepe helps t hold the shape and I love the silver cord detailing that draws the eye up to the high set bodice and anchors each sleeve

strapless bodice follows every curve

from the same estate

Each sleeve closes with a hidden set zipper and has a row of tightly spaced fabric covered decorative buttons

I love the double row of ruffles that circle the hem

1960s Tribal Print Silk Malcolm Starr Maxi Dress designer-stephen-burrows The fine black wool crepeI have had the twin of this wonderful printed silk Malcolm Starr before and the new owner of that one still treasures it. I am very pleased to have found another as it is quite beautiful. It has a bit of a hippie tribal vibe to it blended with a chic hostess gown silhouette. One can imagine this as originally residing in the closet of girls like Talitha Getty or Veruschka and it would have been a piece that they would have thrown on with jeweled