1968 Malcolm Starr Ad Campaign Silk Dress w Front Cut Out, Sequins & Beads designer-hardy-amies The 2008 collection catapulted Valli

The 2008 collection catapulted Valli to fame and this was one of the cornerstone pieces that was featured everywhere

† Strong and wearable with the care and love it deserves to be shown - this is one of the most unusual 1920s pieces I have ever seen

The bust line is cut in a V and the shoulders are rounded and follow the arm to just above the wrist

The bodice is constructed of a layer of lingerie weight net over a nude silky rayon and the skirt is lined in a black muslin

It is made up of a pair of wide legged pants and button front top with a matching fabric tie

1968 Malcolm Starr Ad Campaign Silk Dress w Front Cut Out, Sequins & Beads designer-hardy-amies The 2008 collection catapulted ValliI have had this in my archives for ages before we even first found the reference photo of it that was used in one of my blog's posts back in 2017 written by Laura McClaws Helms. She explored some of the history of the label and it is worth it to click the link above and read her post if you missed it the first time around. This dress is the twin of the dress used for the ad campaign that year and I have included that reference photo here. The dress is