Minimalist Fall 1981 John Anthony Couture Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Two Piece Top & Skirt Set z-archive-christiandior the hand-crocheted rosettes are both

the hand-crocheted rosettes are both charmingly old fashioned and very elegant

It fully has the feel of the runway that season and is a classic piece that defines Tom Ford time at the label

A version of this one in orange resides in the Museum of Decorative Arts

This is a more recent acquisition to the shop and it is one of the best I have seen

/  (8) Jip Boxstart photographed by Van Mossevelde for D La Republica

Minimalist Fall 1981 John Anthony Couture Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Two Piece Top & Skirt Set z-archive-christiandior the hand-crocheted rosettes are bothThis dress is from the Fall 1981 Jpohn Anthony collection. It was made under the creative direction of John Anthony. Each piece that John Anthony made was on a made to order basis, which means that each piece is the only one that exists, or in the very occasional circumstance that there are similar pieces made, only a very limited amount of pieces were done. All of the pieces I have (and have had in the last couple of years) in the shop come directly