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 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

This garment is in as found condition

Beautiful lilies are hand painted over the surface as well as the field of lilies text that this collection is famous for

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

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