c.1984 John Anthony Black Metallic Lame Jersey Dress w Very Deep Front Plunge & No Back designer-paco-rabanne Bust: approx 16" flat across

Bust: approx 16" flat across from side seam to side seam but no true side closures

The fabric looks like slick glossy ink poured over the body and clings to every curve leaving little to the imagination

From what I can gather it only lasted a season or two but while it lasted it emphasized heavily on well made and beaded pieces like this

Zandra Rhodes later went on to design silk chiffon dresses for Princess Diana in the mid-1980s

The ultimate rich hippie rock an droll chic coat

c.1984 John Anthony Black Metallic Lame Jersey Dress w Very Deep Front Plunge & No Back designer-paco-rabanne Bust: approx 16" flat acrossJohn Anthony opened his label in 1971 and during the 1970s he produced some really outstanding pieces that were sexy but still felt sophisticated. His business was made to order so his pieces are all a one off or one of very few. His pieces are high quality and very well made. This dress is very sexy and shows off a lot of skin but in the best possible way. The metallic lame jersey that he has chosen as the fabric is very lightweight. Once it is on it