Amazing 1970s Malcolm Appliqué Starr Flower Dress by Youssef Rizkallah w Open Side Slit designer-isabelle-allard They are just absolute prime

They are just absolute prime examples of the best of this era

21" Slit up one leg

Suzanis were traditionally made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry

The style is versatile too - style it for day with flats or paired with heels for evening events

Worked into the silk are hundreds of dots made from a feather soft silk velvet that has been fused to the base fabric

Amazing 1970s Malcolm Appliqué Starr Flower Dress by Youssef Rizkallah w Open Side Slit designer-isabelle-allard They are just absolute primeThis fabulous 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 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