1970s John Anthony Couture Beaded Lace Strapless Dress designer-bob-mackie You can see the influence

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

Approx a Chanel 42 but there is is no longer a size tag

The knit feels like a high grade wool and cashmere mix and it is even lined in a fine silk chiffon as well

The pants are are cut with a chic flare and they are very well made

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

1970s John Anthony Couture Beaded Lace Strapless Dress designer-bob-mackie You can see the influenceJohn 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.