Early 2000s John Anthony Couture Completely Open Back Black Dress w High Side Slit designer-todd-oldham Under that at the skirt

Under that at the skirt waist is a hand painted

The cut is long and lean and the silk jersey drapes and moves with you as you move

Unlined with ribbon finished edges and made of a stretch cotton/elastane mix (the more current versions are made of wool)

And it is even better in person

The level of work in this piece would only be found in the highest couture of today

Early 2000s John Anthony Couture Completely Open Back Black Dress w High Side Slit designer-todd-oldham Under that at the skirtJohn Anthony is an award winning American fashion designer best known for simple, elegant clothing with a strong sense of chic. His work veers towards minimalism, with sharp tailoring, striking evening wear being his signature. He is renowned for his cutting and tailoring. From the day that he launched his atelier in 1971 his design philosophy is a fusion of function and purpose. The function is his logical, wearable approach; the purpose, his pared