1960s Malcolm Starr Velvet & Felt Skirt designer-john-galliano The skirt twirls out from

The skirt twirls out from the waist and is amazingly full - it reminds me of a skater skirt or a 1950s circle skirt it has so much fabric in it

The skirt is actually quite fitted but has a swagged and draped overlay that are deceptive to the underlying shape

A peaked bodice and scooped hem are the perfect finished

The cut of this dress is really astounding and as good as it looks off the hanger it is more amazing on a body

1960s Malcolm Starr Velvet & Felt Skirt designer-john-galliano The skirt twirls out fromI love these Malcolm Starr pieces they are little works of art and really the best of the whole sixties arts and crafts movement. With the current trend back to maxis they also seem even more relevant. There is something shockingly fresh about wearing an elaborate and colorful maxi skirt with a chic modern top and shoes. This one has been done in a luxe black velvet with the most amazing, bright felt flowers appliqued onto it. You cannot look at this