1970s John Anthony Demi-Couture Black Silk Jersey Dress w Hand Beaded Birds designer-gene-shelly more angular shaped of the

more angular shaped of the eighties slowly moving into simpler shapes for the 1990s

It cinches in at the waist and is finished absolutely perfectly inside and out

As it nears the hem the skirt opens up to a startling fullness - it is a full true circle skirt near the hem

Bodice: approx 16" from top of bodice to bottom waist seam

sleeves and hem of the dress

1970s John Anthony Demi-Couture Black Silk Jersey Dress w Hand Beaded Birds designer-gene-shelly more angular shaped of theJohn Anthony opened his label in 1971 and during the 1970s he became known for making pieces that were sleek & sexy but still felt sophisticated. His business was all done on a made to order basis. That means the majority of pieces you will find 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. His work is a personal favourite of mine and