1970s John Anthony Couture Beaded Lace Strapless Dress designer-bob-mackie Both layers are completely bias

Both layers are completely bias but so it is very easy to wear and feels amazing on

You can see the influence of the Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell team in the cut and fabulous printed inserts that separate the tiers of fabric

The belt is tacked and attached at the front and wraps and hooks into place

This dress is a fabulous example of that

1970s John Anthony Couture Beaded Lace Strapless Dress designer-bob-mackie Both layers are completely biasJohn Anthony opened his label in 1971 and during the 1970s he produced some really outstanding pieces at a couture level, that were sleek, sexy and sophisticated. His business was all done on a made to order basis. That means the majority of pieces found are a one off, or if there are similar pieces, very few of each piece exist. This personal attention to each dress is clearly seen in the workmanship of his pieces and his work is a personal favorite.