1960s Metallic Silk Chiffon Malcolm Starr Dress designer-balmain Andre Courreges pushed the envelope

Andre Courreges pushed the envelope when it came to design and even amongst the many pieces of Courreges I have seen this is a stand out

I love the unusual cut of the shoulders that gives it a very sculptural feel

Note that it is more of a pale camel then the more off-white then shown

I can't go on enough about this piece - it really is extraordinary and I know I will regret listing it once it goes - the pictures do not come close to doing it justice

1960s Metallic Silk Chiffon Malcolm Starr Dress designer-balmain Andre Courreges pushed the envelopeThis is such an amazing dress. It is made by Malcolm Starr and it is a stunning example of why we love this label. The silk chiffon base is a pretty combination of pinks and shades of purple mixed together masterfully in a leaf and floral print. Woven through the silk is a secondary design done in gold thread that gives the fabric a two dimensional pop. A high neckline and fitted bodice is balanced beautifully by full sleeves that pouf above each