1970s John Anthony Couture Beaded Lace Strapless Dress designer-bob-mackie The knit feels like a

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

That same stitch is repeated in each of the pockets that lie along the front seams

This dress is a fabulous example of that

It is an easy fix

The skirt flows to the floor in a cascade of chiffon

1970s John Anthony Couture Beaded Lace Strapless Dress designer-bob-mackie The knit feels like aJohn 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.