1969-1973 JG Couture for Malcolm Starr Metallic Organza Detailed Jumpsuit designer-adrian This same tiered effect is

This same tiered effect is picked up in the skirt as well

The weave changes just below the bust so the waist is accented despite not being fitted and the skirt is a marvel of flat pleats that open to give volume when you move

These are so heavily applied that they overlap and crowd over each other haphazardly for a 3D effect

I love the two little flat set bows that sit on either side of the waist

There is a memory tugging at me that says maybe Chanel did something remarkably similar in the 1980s and the recent Balmain pieces have this same vibe as well but this is the original

1969-1973 JG Couture for Malcolm Starr Metallic Organza Detailed Jumpsuit designer-adrian This same tiered effect isThe J. G. Couture was added as a division of Malcolm Starr in 1969 and was produced until 1973 so we know the window from when this jumpsuit would be from. The jumpsuit is gorgeous and when combined with the gold metallic threads that run from top to bottom and create those little gold dots, it is made even better. The exterior layer is an organza that has a secondary print running over it and under the gold dots. I love the richness of the earthy