Prettiest Fall 1981 John Anthony Couture Moss Green Silk Chiffon Dress w Hand Beaded Detailing Guest Editor Anita Clarke! Each sleeve is cut wide

Each sleeve is cut wide and straight and there is more of that gold embroidered thread design on them

This leaves the other shoulder completely bare

This is a really phenomenal gown whose photos here really do not fully convey the beauty of the fabric or the richness and pure genius of that thick border of fabric "feathering" at the collar

It is fitted through the body with a peplum hip that balances the extravagance of the skirt

Prettiest Fall 1981 John Anthony Couture Moss Green Silk Chiffon Dress w Hand Beaded Detailing Guest Editor Anita Clarke! Each sleeve is cut wideJohn Anthony's business was all done on a made to order basis. That means that each piece is the only one that exists or in the very occasional circumstance that there are similar pieces only a very limited amount of pieces were made. And to make things even a little more special. the pieces I have in the shop come directly from John's archive. He is one of the great American couturiers and he was known for his sharp tailoring and striking evening