Fall 1980 John Anthony Couture Black Hand Sequin & Beaded Jacket w Incredible Rhinestone Closures designer-todd-oldham It is cut to push

It is cut to push the bodice up and cinch in the waist

His boutique label was the first secondary ready-to-wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper at the back waist

A seriously sexy

The label closed in 1972 and pieces from the label are a very rare find

Fall 1980 John Anthony Couture Black Hand Sequin & Beaded Jacket w Incredible Rhinestone Closures designer-todd-oldham It is cut to pushJohn 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