Fall 1975 John Anthony Couture Runway Sample Dress W Black Hand Beading Demi-Couture This clever little way to

This clever little way to set it into the seam is what gives it that lovely curved line at the front

It is made of a black velvet and detailed with heavy gold and black silk cording that edges the neckline and the outer edge of the velvet

You barely see it when it is one but just to know it is there is wonderful

A hook brings the two straps together at the back

Fall 1975 John Anthony Couture Runway Sample Dress W Black Hand Beading Demi-Couture This clever little way toThis is the actual runway sample from the Fall 1975 collection and you can see how fantastic it is on the body by the reference photo we found. Like the ivory coloured one already in the shop, the bead work on this dress was done by hand by Madame Gandini, who did beading for many of the Couture houses of the day. John's business is 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