One of Two Identical 1970s Malcolm Starr Red Zipper Front Coats w Applique & Braiding Detail SZ MED designer-tina-lesser The photo is from a

The photo is from a Halston book and in it there is a quote by Bob Colacello that says

You could easily move the snaps and hooks up or down or the perfect fit

I have had both gold and copper versions of this caftan in the shop and was very pleased to find a red one for those who love that extra pop of color

In 1978 Yves Saint Laurent did a collection of furs and layere dthe fur to create a "feathered" appearance

One of Two Identical 1970s Malcolm Starr Red Zipper Front Coats w Applique & Braiding Detail SZ MED designer-tina-lesser The photo is from aThis is one of two identical coats landing in the shop today. The only difference its that one is a medium (this one) and the other is a small. This is from the time period that Youssef Rizkallah headed the company. Youssef 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, like these