Incredible 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Sequin Beaded Rhinestone Gold Dress z-archive-black The shoulders are squared off

The shoulders are squared off and padded to hold their shape

This stunning dress was custom made

To have this in the shop is a bit of a holy grail for me personally as it is such a beautiful dress that I  have always loved

Reference Photos: Fall 1980 Mary McFadden Runway

She tended to remove the labels from the actual couture pieces from the ateliers

Incredible 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Sequin Beaded Rhinestone Gold Dress z-archive-black The shoulders are squared offThis is one of two remarkable dresses that I have today that are absolutely insane to see in real life. Each is so very good and they are not even photoing half as good as either is in person. The weight and sheer amount of hand work to apply those thousands of sequins, crystals and beads needs to be seen in person to truly appreciate. This is one of those pieces that really showcases the higher end work that the label was capable of. The dress is the