1980s Sandy Starkman Raw Silk & Silk Velvet Two-Piece Set – Size 12/14

Description

1980s Sandy Starkman Raw Silk & Silk Velvet Two-Piece Set – Size 12/14

Product Description:

This exceptional two-piece set by Sandy Starkman showcases the designer’s signature fusion of global textiles, dramatic surface work, and wearable elegance. Rendered in tonal green raw silk and silk velvet, the jacket is heavily detailed with embroidered motifs, metallic threadwork, and curvilinear paneling that creates depth and movement from every angle.

The matching trousers are cut in raw silk with a softly structured, high-waisted silhouette that balances the ornate jacket with ease. The result is a cohesive, statement-making ensemble that feels ceremonial yet modern, with craftsmanship rarely seen in contemporary production.

Sandy Starkman emerged in the late 1970s and 1980s as a cult designer known for her luxurious fabrics, hand-worked details, and pieces that blurred the line between fashion, costume, and art. Her designs were favored by collectors and performers alike and are increasingly difficult to find in complete, well-preserved sets.

Kaelin is 5’2″ and a modern size 12, shown wearing the tagged size L, which corresponds best to a modern women’s 12/14. The jacket offers comfortable structure through the shoulders, while the trousers fall fluidly through the leg.

Details

• Designer: Sandy Starkman
  

• Era: 1980s
  

• Piece Count: Two-piece set (jacket and trousers)
  

• Materials: Raw silk and silk velvet
  

• Color: Green with gold embroidery
  

• Jacket: Button-front, paneled construction, velvet insets, ornate trim
  

• Pants: High-waisted, elasticized back waist, straight leg
  

• Made in: India

Size & Fit

• Tagged Size: L
  

• Estimated Modern Size: Women’s 12/14
  

• Model: Kaelin
  

• Model Height: 5’2″
  

• Model Size: 12
  

Fit notes: Jacket is structured but not restrictive. Pants sit comfortably at the natural waist with an easy, fluid drape.

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Light, age-appropriate wear consistent with raw silk and velvet. No visible structural issues or missing embellishment noted.

Price $188

Why We Love It: This is not trend-driven fashion. It is textile-forward, theatrical, and deeply intentional. A collector’s piece that still functions beautifully in the present, whether styled together or worn as separates.