Spectacular Fall 1988 John Anthony Bias Cut Taupe Silk Chiffon Wrap Dress w Hand Made Lace Detailing designer-michaele-vollbracht The neckline is scooped and

The neckline is scooped and finished with a soft ruffle that ties in with the other ruffled parts of the dress

This is from the same client I acquired the other Mackie from and her mother purchased both directly from the designer(s)

You can wear the sleeves with the cuffs closed

The bodice is gathered into that and then drapes down over your front in a series of soft gathers

Reference Photos: Fall 2006 Nina Ricci Runway Collection

Spectacular Fall 1988 John Anthony Bias Cut Taupe Silk Chiffon Wrap Dress w Hand Made Lace Detailing designer-michaele-vollbracht The neckline is scooped andJohn 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