1960s Malcolm Starr Black Sequin Checker Dress

1960s Malcolm Starr Black Sequin Checker Dress

$750.00
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1960s Malcolm Starr Black Sequin Checker Dress

1960s Malcolm Starr Black Sequin Checker Dress

$750.00

From the Closet of: Lily Kaiser

Label: Malcolm Starr

Era: 1960s

Size: Small/Medium

About the Item:

This black strapless cocktail dress is embroidered with an allover sequin checkerboard pattern creates a sculptural silhouette that sparkles from every angle. Lily originally purchased it for Happy Isles, but before placing it on the sales floor, she decided to see if it belonged in her own closet. "When it came in, I was shocked at how gorgeous it was," she says. "It basically looks wet. It's so slippery and soft." A longtime admirer of Malcolm Starr, she couldn't resist keeping it. "Anything Malcolm Starr from the '60s I always have my eye on," she says. The dress eventually accompanied her to a rehearsal dinner. "It was the perfect little lady dress," she recalls. "It's one that I debated keeping forever, but it's such a gorgeous piece, and I think someone deserves to get wear out of it."

About the Label:

Founded in New York in the 1940s, Malcolm Starr became one of America's leading ready-to-wear labels for elegant occasion dressing. The house was celebrated for its glamorous cocktail dresses and eveningwear, often crafted in luxurious silks, vibrant prints, and richly embellished fabrics. Throughout the 1960s and '70s, a number of notable designers—including Bill Tice, Youssef Rizkallah, Carol Horn, and Elinor Simmons—designed under the Malcolm Starr label, helping establish its reputation for sophisticated, beautifully made clothing. Today, vintage Malcolm Starr remains a favorite among collectors for its exceptional quality and enduring glamour.

Measurements:

Bust: 17”
Waist: 14.5”
Hip: 15.5”
Length: 37.5”

Material:

Black velvet and sequin

Condition:

Item is in great vintage condition–a few missing sequins.

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