1970s Marita by Anthony Muto Pink Jeresey Wrapped Halter Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The halter has a gold

The halter has a gold chain running through with a double loop of chain at the back - again you simply hook it into place and it drapes perfectly over one shoulder leaving the back bare

I love how at the back they are set on a slight inwards angle rather then just being set in a straight line down from the shoulder

Were this an earlier version that was entirely made by hand you could easily add expect to add a '1' to the front of the listed price

Appears to have been never been used or used very little

The leather is extraordinarily soft and supple and the seamed detailing is striking

1970s Marita by Anthony Muto Pink Jeresey Wrapped Halter Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The halter has a goldAnthony Muto launched his Marita label in 1971 with a focus on affordable evening wear with a relaxed sportswear feel. He did not believe in 'throwaway' clothing and the items for this line were well made and meant to last. Jersey is a notoriously difficult fabric to work with and on this dress he uses its fluidity and drape as an asset. The color choice also adds to the impact and I love the bright pink of it. The fabric is slinky and sensual and the