1970s John Kloss for Circa Purple Nylon Robe or Evening Coat designer-valentino The vibrant pops of red

The vibrant pops of red on the white backdrop is eye catching and beautiful

This neckline has since become one of his signatures and is instantly recognizable as a Halston

The bodice is just as spectacular  - the top extends into a very long tie that is attached around and then you can wrap these as you wish to create a more halter feel or create a sexy strapless option

It's simplicity and bareness hide a high level of technical skill that keeps the dress all perfectly in place where it should be

1970s John Kloss for Circa Purple Nylon Robe or Evening Coat designer-valentino The vibrant pops of redI have had a matching under dress to this robe in the shop ages ago and it was interesting to find the over piece after all these years. The John Kloss for Circa line is actually a lingerie line. Because of that fact, many of the pieces you find have a semi sheerness to them, whereas others like this one, are more opaque which makes them more wearable for a modern girl. John Kloss was a contemporary of Ossie Clark and he also often used historical