Spectacular 2005 John Anthony Couture Black Stretch Jersey Dress w Curved Netted Cut Outs designer-mary-mcfadden It is a huge over-sized

It is a huge over-sized shape with a banded ribbed & elastic sweater at the hem

This is an incredible fur and the workmanship that would have went into it to create that amazing checkerboard pattern would still be a feat today

This top is from that collection and is one of the heaviest

The top layer of the dress is made of a netted ivory with a lace feeling pattern that runs over that

All the elements of this dress taken one by one are a little quirky but together they showcase his genius

Spectacular 2005 John Anthony Couture Black Stretch Jersey Dress w Curved Netted Cut Outs designer-mary-mcfadden It is a huge over-sizedJohn Anthony is an award winning American fashion designer best known for simple, elegant clothing with a strong sense of chic. His work veers towards minimalism, with sharp tailoring, striking evening wear being his signature. He is renowned for his cutting and tailoring. From the day that he launched his atelier in 1971 his design philosophy is a fusion of function and purpose. The function is his logical, wearable approach; the purpose, his pared