1970s John Muir Black Suede Dress with Red Topstitching & Leather Belt
$1,800.00
$1,350.00
Excluding Sales Tax
1970s John Muir Black Suede Dress with Red Topstitching & Leather Belt
From John Muir — the celebrated New York-based leather artisan whose handcrafted suede and leather pieces became some of the most coveted garments of the 1970s American fashion scene. Muir's work occupied a singular space between fine craft and high fashion, attracting devoted collectors who recognized the extraordinary handwork involved in each piece. This sleeveless dress is cut from supple jet black suede and detailed throughout with bold red contrast topstitching that traces every seam and panel — a graphic, almost architectural effect that gives the piece a decidedly modern edge fifty years on. The hem is finished with a band of hand-punched suede eyelet cutwork, adding a folkloric delicacy that balances the drama of the red stitching. A hand-knotted red bead brooch pins at the chest; a coordinating woven leather belt with red button closure cinches the waist. A masterpiece of American leather craft.
Tagged Size: 6| Modern Equivalent: XS/S
100% Leather | Made in England
Chest: 38in
Length: 39in
Waist: 40in
