One of Two Identical 1970s Malcolm Starr Red Zipper Front Coats w Applique & Braiding Detail SZ SML z-archive-1970s It is also extremely full

It is also extremely full with yards and yards of fabric in it and the sweep extends beyond that of a full circle skirt

Skirt: approx 42" from end of crochet to hem

Her dresses were an American staple and they are a very beloved collectible in the vintage world

Each cuff on the top has french set buttons that match the jacket

One of Two Identical 1970s Malcolm Starr Red Zipper Front Coats w Applique & Braiding Detail SZ SML z-archive-1970s It is also extremely fullThis 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