Three Malcolm Starr Items: Two Dresses, One Apron, 1960-70s

This lot includes three pieces: two dresses and one apron.

THE FIRST
Grey wool dress with blue satin peak collar, set in long sleeves, black velvet skirt with yellow, red, and blue flower patchwork, detached grey belt, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Malcom Starr International / Designed by Rizkallah
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 26.75"
Hips: 33.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"
Belt Length: 65.25"

THE SECOND
Yellow chiffon dress with v-neckline, set in see through sleeves, white trim, center front bow with attached belt, gathered skirt, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Malcom Starr International / Designed by Rizkallah
Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest:33.5"
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 34.75"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 39.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.5"

THE THIRD
Tan tulle apron with patched yellow flowers embellished with white beads and rhinestones.
Label: Malcom Starr International / Designed by Rizkallah
Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29"
Hips: 31.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 31.75"

Property from the Collection of the North Coast College

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though there are small spots on the front of the right sleeve mid way down and on the back of the left sleeve mid way down.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. There is a small dark spot on the center front of the dress, mid way down the skirt as well as a missing 'eye' for the center back hook and eye closure.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good. There is a faint mark on the front right side and center back along the hem.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Three Malcolm Starr Items: Two Dresses, One Apron, 1960-70s

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