Bill Blass 1990s Women's Multi-Color Lace Silk Gown, Size 4
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 90s Bill Blass Brown, Purple and Green Long sleeve lace gown.
Bill Blass 1990s Women's Multi-Color Lace Silk Gown, Size 4
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 90s Bill Blass Brown, Purple and Green Long sleeve lace gown.
1990s BILL BLASS Brown Beaded Long Sleeves Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 90s Bill Blass Brown Printed Beaded Embellished metallic sequin long sleeve cocktail dress .
Bill Blass 1990s Black Sexy Cut Out Size 6 / 8 One Piece 90s Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 90s BILL BLASS one piece Grecian style swimsuit or bodysuit !
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train!
1990s Bill Blass Size 8 For Saks 5th Avenue Brown Vintage 90s Collarless Blazer
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s Bill Blass for Saks Fifth Avenue brown tweed wool blazer jacket !
NWT 1990s Bill Blass Size 10 Brown + Gold Alligator Vintage One Piece Swimsuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags (NWT) vintage 90s BILL BLASS one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a chic alligator / crocodile flattering fit.
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Nautical Blue White Striped One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
90s BILL BLASS royal blue and white striped nautical one piece swimsuit or bodysuit!
1990s Bill Blass Vintage French Dove Gray Off Shoulder Silk Jersey Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS off-the-shoulder Grecian evening dress!
Vintage Bill Blass Size 10 12 Black Chantilly Silk Satin Lace 1990s Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black chantilly lace, silk and satin long sleeve evening gown !
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress!
BILL BLASS 1980s Black Silk Velvet Column Gown with Tambour Beaded Sleeves XL
By Attributed to Bill Blass
Located in Richardson, TX
PROVENANCE AND ATTRIBUTION NOTES The dress is “unmarked” and does not carry a Bill Blass designer label. During the height of his success in the 1980s and ‘90s, Bill Blass frequently...
1990s Bill Blass Logo Mania White + Gold Vintage 90s Sweatshirt Dress Medium
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage 1990s BILL BLASS white and gold 'LOGO MANIA' embroidered cotton sweatshirt dress! Features the signature BB logo embroidered in gold above the bust. POCKETS at each s...
1990s Bill Blass Size 12 Black Crepe Keyhole Racerback Vintage 90s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
This perfect vintage little black dress was designed by none other than BILL BLASS! Features a flattering fit that has some stretch. Keyhole detail above the bust. Racer back design ...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bill Blass Swimsuit Sarong 1990s Black and Hunter Green 90s Wrap Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic BILL BLASS black and hunter forest green swimsuit cover up! Wraps around the waist, or can be tied at one shoulder as a dress. The perfect accessory for the beach, pool or yacht...
Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout. Interior boned bust helps keep everything in pla...
Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS for BERGDORF GOODMAN couture quality black evening dress! Luxurious black silk chiffon. Black on black polka dot bodice, with semi sheer black chiffon abov...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Fabulous Bill Blass Sz 6 1990s Black and White Crochet Vintage 90s Sheath Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1990s BILL BLASS black and white ivory knee length sheath dress! White crepe body with hand embroidered black crochet overlay. Tailored bodice with a pencil fitting skirt. S...
1990s Bill Blass Size 6 8 Black Silk Lace Cut Out Vintage 90s Long Sleeve Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic vintage early 1990s BILL BLASS black silk and lace cut-out dress ! This is not just your ordinary everyday black dress--this one is very special! Features sheer...
Bill Blass Vintage Cut Out 1990s Pink Red Polka Dot One Piece Bodysuit Swimsuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s does 60s BILL BLASS pink and red polka dot cut-out one piece monkini swimsuit or bodysuit!
1990s Bill Blass Size 8 10 Raspberry Pink Beige Silk Chiffon + Mohair Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and beige taupe beaded sleeveless cocktail dress!
90s Bill Blass Animal Print Chiffon Goddess Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 50s style bombshell goddess style gown in chiffon with abstract animal print. Beautifully draped with wraparound halter and attached sash belt. Boned bodice, fully lined and zi...
90s Bill Blass Black and White Embellished Plaid Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clever and quirky little black and white dress by great America designer Bill Blass. Plaid pattern made up entirely of beads and sequins. Offset by the simple silhouette. Fully lined.
Bill Blass 90s Black Strapless Dress With Pockets Size 4.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass Evening 1990s strapless dress with front pockets is a USA size 4. Boned corset bodice gives this strapless dress extra support and comfort. Gold whimsical buttons. Anothe...
90s BILL BLASS wool jersey cut out gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Bill Blass wool jersey cut out gown with creme silk charmeuse.
90s BILL BLASS red and black sequin strapless gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun Bill blass red and black sequin strapless gown. Gown has high slit on the side 33" slit. Dress has corset boning inside. Fit size 2 and 4 Bust: 32"/Waist: 24"/Hip: 36"/ Lengt...
1990s Bill BLASS Red cashmere dress with shrug
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Bill Blass Red Cashmere Strapless dress with detachable top/ shrug.
Vintage Bill Blass Gold Metallic Animal Print Silk Lamè Wrap Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy and fun 90s Bill Blass metallic silk lame zebra print in gold, black and orange.
1990s Bill Blass Black and Gold Seahorse Print One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 90s BILL BLASS one piece seahorse print black and gold novelty swimsuit or bodysuit!
Bill Blass 90s 1990s Beige + White Suit Jacket with Shell Buttons
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Two tone beige and white jacket by Bill Blass. Heavy shell buttons and a peter pan collar. Structured shoulder pads can be removed if desired. DETAILS: Unlined Front button and ...
Bill Blass Vintage 1990s 90s Metallic Gold + Silver Beaded Black Formal Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful black dress by Bill Blass with metallic silver and gold Baroque-inspired beadwork. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Color: Go...
1990s BILL BLASS Ivory and Black Origami Silk Strapless Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s BILL BLASS Ivory and Black Silk Strapless Origami Gown. Perfect for black tie event. Bust: 35 inch / Waist: 26.5 inch / Hip: 38 inch/ Dress Length: 47 inch + 2 inch fold....
90s Bill Blass animal print metallic gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 90s Bill Blass animal print silk metallic gown is bare and elegant.
Bill Blass Vintage Black Lace Sequined and Beaded Flower 1990s Bodysuit Onesie
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black lace sequin and beaded short sleeve bodysuit!
Amazing Bill BLASS Navy Blue and White Plunging One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1990s 90s BILL BLASS navy blue and white abstract printed one piece swimsuit or bodysuit!
Bill Blass Size 10 Vintage Ivory White Silk Satin Strapless Dress, 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 90s BILL BLASS ivory white strapless silk satin cocktail dress!
Vintage Bill Blass Size 12 Scoop Neck Perfect Little Black Jersey Dress LBD
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect vintage 1990s 90s BILL BLASS little black dress! Double faced jersey, that hugs the body in all the right places...stretches to fit.
Amazing Vintage Bill Blass Black Short Sleeve Avant Garde Cowl Neck Dress Sz 10
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1990s 90s BILL BLASS for NEIMAN MARCUS little black dress!
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Bill Blass Vintage Silk Jersey and Chiffon Navy Blue Purple Grecian Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s / 90s BILL BLASS original sample grecian inspired color block evening dress!
Vintage Bill Blass Black + Ivory Size 2 Sexy Open Back Halter Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1990s / 90s BILL BLASS black and ivory halter dress! Flattering black silk halter top with an asymmetrical bow at the waist.
Bill Blass New Vintage 1990s 90s Chic One Piece Swimsuit / Bodysuit with Bows
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic new (never worn) vintage BILL BLASS 1990s one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Jet black color, with yellow, blue and red ribbon and bows across the waist. Super flattering fit stret...
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Black and White Polka Dot 90s Sexy Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage BILL BLASS black and white polka dot one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a black background with white polka dots throughout. Sexy plunging neckline reveals just th...
Vintage Bill Blass Black Nude 90s Size 6 / 8 Sequined Chiffon Evening Gown Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1990s BILL BLASS black French lace and nude silk chiffon sequined mermaid hem long sleeve drop waist evening gown! Features a fitted bodice with nude chiffon underla...
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 8 Black Long Sleeve Wool High Neck 90s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s BILL BLASS black virgin wool and velvet classic strong shoulder dress! Features a flattering fit and high neck. Black velvet appliqués at bodice, skirt and sleeve cuffs. ...
1990s Bill Blass Size 6 Red Sequin Black Strapless Bustier Vintage Corset Top
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
1990s (brand new with original Neiman Marcus price tag still attached) 90s Vintage BILL BLASS red sequin strapless bustier top!
Bill Blass 90s Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stunning beige and black sequin fitted dress by Bill Blass. Features a round neck trimmed in thin black velvet and short sleeves. Tiny sequins in beige and black arrange in a beaut...
Bill Blass 1980s Houndstooth Strapless Mini Dress with Peplum
By Bill Blass
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Super adorable vintage 1980s/early 90s Bill Blass mini dress. Nubby houndstooth wool with faux pockets + rhinestone button front.
$2,500
Size: F40 fits like a Small
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...
Beautiful 1960s 60s Gino Charles Beaded Raw Silk Taupe A - Line Vintage Dress
By Gino Charles
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and so beautiful 1960s Gino Charles, for I Magnin taupe raw silk dress! Stunning coral beaded neckline, with functional horn buttons up the bodice. POCKETS at both sides of ...
1980s Tadashi Shoji Black Bondage Inspired Vintage 80s Sexy Thong Bodysuit
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s TADAShI SHOJI black bondage inspired bodysuit ! Features sheer mesh cut-out at top front and back. Soft rayon stretches to fit. Great with jeans, shorts, trosuers or a ski...
1990s Norma Kamali Black Lace-Up Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit
By Norma Kamali
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black Norma Kamali one-piece swimsuit from the 1990s is cut in a fitted silhouette with a high-cut leg. It features wide shoulder straps and a straight neckline with gathered ru...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Léonard Paris is known for their silk jersey dresses and signature orchid prints. Referring to himself as “... a couturier with a sense of mark...
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...
$8,800
Size: fits Small to Medium
LES HABITUDES / Eavis & Brown 90's silk beaded couture bridal wedding gown dress
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's Grey, blue, green, ivory, a hint of beige, the color is probably best described as...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
$498
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8 - 10
2000’s Beaded Animal Print Silk Bias Cut Asymmetric Goddess Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sensational 2000’s vintage Silk draped dress. Featuring a boho y2k animal printed exterior with hand beaded shoulder straps that crossover at the back and a tiered asymmetrical sil...
$293
Size: Recommended; US 2 - 4 / UK 6 - 8
2000’s One Shoulder Cream nude Beaded Corsage Mesh Evening Maxi Dress - Gown
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Glamorous 2000’s cream vintage evening dress, crafted in a stretch mesh fabric with hand beaded decoration, asymmetric shoulder straps and flower corsage detail. The dress is sheer...
Oscar de la Renta PF 2008 Runway Champagne Silk Fully Embellished Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Fully Embellished Tulle Dress Gown PF 2008 Runway Collection US size - 10 ( please check our measurements ) Silk dress in champagne color fully embellished with so...
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...
$446Sale Price|65% Off
Size: Small
1970's Pauline Trigere Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Matching Shawl
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
A spectacular print is used for this silk chiffon faux wrap style evening dress and oversized shawl from Pauline Trigere circa 1970. The colors range from palest blue to emerald gree...
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S
Maggie Norris Couture vtg nude beaded floral crystal oriental asian silk dress
By Maggie Norris Couture
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An exquisite and very rare vintage couture dress by Maggie Norris that would have been specially made to order. Oriental style, the dress is composed of a very pal...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
Etro Stripe Silk Top
By Etro
Located in London, GB
A fun silk top by Etro of Italy. The top is in a lovely silk with double layer cap sleaves. It has a v neckline with fold over detail . 92 % silk, 8% lycra. Made in Italy Size EU ,...
NWT Stunning Stella McCartney Saskia Dress Gown Seen on Emmys
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the best pieces I've seen from Stella McCartney. Seen at the Emmy's and was a drop-dead knockout! Elegance and high fashion at its best! This colorblock standout gown featur...
Alberta Ferretti sheer brick colored blouse
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
Alberta Ferretti brick-colored sheer classic blouse. This blouse has seven buttons and a single button on each cuff. There are two slim darted panels on both the front and back of th...
Gucci 2004 by Tom Ford Slipper Satin Silver Harlowesque Bias Cut Out Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and chic Tom Ford's 1930's style gown for Gucci showcases a bias cut silhouette coveted by many. Designed with cut out bodice with center tie and dramatic open back with trai...
DOLCE & GABBANA Brown Fur Tote Bag Handbag HOBO Purse New Never used
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dolce Gabbana Hand Bag with a wide black leather strap. Inside zippered pocket. Animal Print Lining. Authenticity card inside pocket. New old stock Circa late 1980s early 90s, never ...
Bill Blass Striped Sequined Top
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, sequins, on chiffon, pastel toned, striped top having a jeweled neckline, narrow silhouette, and long sleeves. Top ends above the hip with a back zipper closure.
$891
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
Beaded tulle and thread embroidery evening dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beaded tulle and thread embroidery evening dress. Cotton lining inside the bust and silk lining on the bottom. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE M/L 38/40
Holly Harp Barbie Pink 1970s Silk Angel Sleeve Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful vibrant pink silk mini dress from Holly Harp. It has a crew neckline with a back keyhole and a self covered button above it. The dress is cut straight from the shoulder...
$6,900
Size: Labeled Small also fits XS
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of very high quality silver raccoon fur is 3/4 lenght with an attached hood, rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details:...
Mugler sequined top by Thierry Mugler circa 2000
By Thierry Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MUGLER - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of Thierry Mugler. Knitted salmon-pink top with thin straps and sewn with iridescent sequins. Composition...
Vintage 1920's Lilac Beaded Flapper Dress Roaring twenties flapper dress UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold. Her rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and m...
Venerated designer and philanthropist Bill Blass helped define style for women of means during the late 20th century and inspired generations of fashion industry professionals and enthusiasts all over the world.
Blass designed garments that saw a playful mingling of notes both subdued and bold, and his clothes were comfortable, easy to wear and sexy. The Indiana native was influenced by the likes of Coco Chanel and became famous for refined, simple looks that appealed to prominent women such as Brooke Astor and Gloria Vanderbilt.
Blass didn’t endeavor to produce showstoppers — he worked with quality materials, and his modern designs boasted meticulous tailoring. He glamourized sportswear with chic lines and dramatic colors, and by way of subtle, graceful ruffles or a tasteful application of sequins, he introduced modest flair to his day dresses and evening dresses. Vintage Bill Blass clothing is just as relevant today as it was during the height of his career.
Blass, who spent his spare time sketching red-carpet looks in his school notebooks as a kid, left home at 17 and moved to New York City, where he trained at the McDowell School of Fashion. After finishing design school, he joined the U.S. Army and fought in World War II. When the war was over, Blass returned to Manhattan. In 1946 he joined the fashion house Anna Miller and Co., where he worked as a design assistant for Anna Miller and her brother Maurice Rentner.
Anna Miller and Co. merged with Maurice Rentner, Ltd. in 1959, and Blass became the company's head designer. There he quickly built a name for himself and was soon a staple of the postwar fashion scene, impressing even the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar at the time, Diana Vreeland. Blass expanded into designing menswear and was the first couture designer in America to create a collection for men.
In 1970, Blass gained ownership of Rentner and renamed the company after himself. Blass employed a licensing-based business strategy, and soon his name marked a full array of accessories and apparel, including Bill Blass jeans, watches, home furnishings, eyewear and luggage. Blass's renown and success expanded considerably, as fashion bearing his name became more accessible than it had ever been.
Throughout his life, Blass made considerable contributions to the AIDS care center at Cornell Medical Center and to the New York Public Library. In 1962, he became a founding member of the Council of Fashion Designs of America (CFDA) trade association, which promotes American designers around the world. The CFDA presented Blass with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987, and he was the first recipient of their Humanitarian Leadership Award in 1996.
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