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Bill Blass 1970 Sequin Gown

1970s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve Gown
1970s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve Gown

1970s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 70s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve gown. Zipper at the back. Some missing sequins but not significant. Bust: 36 inches Size: SM-MED

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib
1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib

1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib: A gorgeous ombre from bronze & gold to jade & emerald green. Simple and stunning, with an unexpected natu...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress

Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress! Features intricately detailed silk lace ruffles down the front of the dress, sleeves and c...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Black Silk Crepe di Chine & French Lace Accented Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass Black Silk Crepe di Chine & French Lace Accented Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass Black Silk Crepe di Chine & French Lace Accented Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Bill Blass simply beautiful and timeless elegant black silk crepe di chine accented with detailed French lace accented with micro black sequin evening cocktail dress is fully ...

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1970s American Sheath Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Black Sequin Suit With Removable Fox Collar & Cuffs Size 6-8
Bill Blass Vintage Black Sequin Suit With Removable Fox Collar & Cuffs Size 6-8

Bill Blass Vintage Black Sequin Suit With Removable Fox Collar & Cuffs Size 6-8

By Bill Blass

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This very chic suit was made for a friend/client of Mr. Bill Blass. It possibly is one of a kind. The two piece set includes a slim flattering shape skirt and an amazing cardigan jac...

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1970s American Skirt Suits

Scassi Vintage Gold & Bronze Brocade Off Shoulder Wrap Evening Dress Size 14
Scassi Vintage Gold & Bronze Brocade Off Shoulder Wrap Evening Dress Size 14

Scassi Vintage Gold & Bronze Brocade Off Shoulder Wrap Evening Dress Size 14

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Lesser known but no less talented than his peers, Adofo, Bill Blass and Oscar de la Renta. Personally, he was an extremely CHIC man. he lived in a gorgeous NY home with amazing furni...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Norman Norell Blackglama  Designer Vintage Mink Coat Size Large (10-12)
Norman Norell Blackglama  Designer Vintage Mink Coat Size Large (10-12)

Norman Norell Blackglama Designer Vintage Mink Coat Size Large (10-12)

By Norman Norell

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This very chic "What Becomes A Legend Most" Blackglama (mink of the highest quality) was designed by the legendary Norman Norell. He was known for subtle chic and classics like no ot...

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1970s American Coats

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1970s Bill Blass Berry Colored Sequin Gown
1970s Bill Blass Berry Colored Sequin Gown

1970s Bill Blass Berry Colored Sequin Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970's BILL BLASS Sequin & Silk Crepe de Chine evening dress
1970's BILL BLASS Sequin & Silk Crepe de Chine evening dress

1970's BILL BLASS Sequin & Silk Crepe de Chine evening dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, 1970's, BILL BLASS, sequin and silk, Crepe de Chine evening dress. This absolutely, stunning, evening dress features glistening, sequined top bodice, and dra...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown
1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown

1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New Hope, PA

A classic 1970's shape, V shaped neckline, long sleeves, and a body skimming silhouette are key elements of this dress from Bill Blass. It is a sheer navy silk lined in navy silk. Th...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Bill Blass Evening Gown
Bill Blass Evening Gown

Bill Blass Evening Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Bill Blass lurex and chiffon red and chocolate brown evening dress with draped bodice. Dress has a subtle print with scattered copper sequins. Underpinning is chocolate brown chiffon.

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Sequined T Shirt Dress
Bill Blass Sequined T Shirt Dress

Bill Blass Sequined T Shirt Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Bill Blass, irridescent pink, long slightly A line, sequined, "t shirt" dress.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown
1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown

1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy Vintage 70s BILL BLASS Red, Purple and stone brown clea sequin V neck Halter gown with exposed bare back. Perfect for holiday event. Judith Lieber Star belt available for purcha...

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1970s American Day Dresses

1970's Maurice Rentner 2 Piece Silver Sequined Gown
1970's Maurice Rentner 2 Piece Silver Sequined Gown

1970's Maurice Rentner 2 Piece Silver Sequined Gown

By Maurice Rentner

Located in Gresham, OR

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, full length gown with silver sequins and ostrich feather hem detailing. With matching accompaning jacket.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown
1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown

1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in New Hope, PA

A classic 1970's shape with a V neckline, long sleeves, and a body skimming silhouette are key elements of this dress from Bill Blass. It is a sheer navy silk lined in navy silk. The...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Bill Blass Evening Gown Ombre Metallic Emerald Sequins 70s Size 8
Bill Blass Evening Gown Ombre Metallic Emerald Sequins 70s Size 8

Bill Blass Evening Gown Ombre Metallic Emerald Sequins 70s Size 8

By Bill Blass

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This sparkling evening gown was designed by Bill Blass, most likely in the 1970s, and is made from literally thousands of metallic sequins. Designed with an ombre effect, the top por...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Silk Velvet Paisley Print Sequined Evening Gown
Bill Blass Silk Velvet Paisley Print Sequined Evening Gown

Bill Blass Silk Velvet Paisley Print Sequined Evening Gown

By Bill Blass, Martha

Located in Studio City, CA

Bill Blass silk velvet long sleeved evening gown with sequins and paisley print. In excellent condition - no size tag so please consult measurements. Most likely this gown will fit a...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Sexy Vintage Black One-Shoulder Sequin Beaded Flapper Dress
Bill Blass Sexy Vintage Black One-Shoulder Sequin Beaded Flapper Dress

Bill Blass Sexy Vintage Black One-Shoulder Sequin Beaded Flapper Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Featuring an ultra sexy vintage Bill Blass one-shoulder black sequin dress! Asymmetrical hem, with beaded fringe. Looks fantastic on the dance floor! In great condition. Approximatel...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Chiffon and Lace Sequined Boho 70s Dress
Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Chiffon and Lace Sequined Boho 70s Dress

Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Chiffon and Lace Sequined Boho 70s Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely beautiful vintage BILL BLASS 1970s black boho evening dress! Features semi sheer dolman sleeves, with chantily lace trim. Matching lace trims the collar and down the cente...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Chester Weinberg Silk Organza Dress and Matching Beaded Shawl
Chester Weinberg Silk Organza Dress and Matching Beaded Shawl

Chester Weinberg Silk Organza Dress and Matching Beaded Shawl

By Chester Weinberg

Located in New Hope, PA

Chester Weinberg was a contemporary of Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene and a recipient of The Coty Award in 1970. This colorful silk organza print dress is a great ...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Bill Blass Violet Sequined Halter Gown
Bill Blass Violet Sequined Halter Gown

Bill Blass Violet Sequined Halter Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glamorous, circa 1970's backless evening gown from Bill Blass is entirely covered in iridescent violet sequins and features a plunging halter neck.

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass 1970's sequin one shoulder dress assymetrical fringe
Bill Blass 1970's sequin one shoulder dress assymetrical fringe

Bill Blass 1970's sequin one shoulder dress assymetrical fringe

By Bill Blass

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Bill Blass 1970's sequin one shoulder black dress with an assymetrical beaded fringe hemline Sz 6 Bust 34" Waist 30 Hips 38" Length 48"

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass 1970's bias cut  sequin silk tank dress
Bill Blass 1970's bias cut  sequin silk tank dress

Bill Blass 1970's bias cut sequin silk tank dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Bill Blass 1970's bias cut sequin silk tank dress. This is so seventies , Studio 54. Bias cut silk, lined in silk. Appx sz 6-8

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Sequin Maxi Dress
1970s Bill Blass Sequin Maxi Dress

1970s Bill Blass Sequin Maxi Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Rockwood, ON

Lovely Bill Blass, late seventies full length dress that is in a brilliant red with lots of vivid flowers splashed over it. This pretty base is then covered entirely in clear sequins...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Documented 1972 Bill Blass Dress as Seen on Anjelica Huston
Documented 1972 Bill Blass Dress as Seen on Anjelica Huston

Documented 1972 Bill Blass Dress as Seen on Anjelica Huston

By Bill Blass

Located in Rockwood, ON

The twin of this dress was photoed on Anjelica Huston for Vogue in 1972 and shot by Richard Avedon. I am so pleased to have discovered and added this beautiful dress to the shop. I k...

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1970s Evening Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Evening Strapless Black and White Beaded Gown
Vintage Bill Blass Evening Strapless Black and White Beaded Gown

Vintage Bill Blass Evening Strapless Black and White Beaded Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Bill Blass Evening black and white strapless gown with bead and sequin embellished bodice and full floor length lace overlay skirt with satin ribbon detail. Dress features bu...

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1970s Chinese Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Red Sequin Snakeskin Print Halter Dress, 1974
Bill Blass Red Sequin Snakeskin Print Halter Dress, 1974

Bill Blass Red Sequin Snakeskin Print Halter Dress, 1974

By Bill Blass

Located in Rockwood, ON

I love when I can document a dress and this gorgeous Bill Blass number is not only dated but was used for the ad campaign that year in conjunction with Martha's, a high end boutique ...

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1970s Maxi Dress

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By Bill Blass

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Bill Blass 1970 Sequin Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary bill blass 1970 sequin gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more.

How Much is a Bill Blass 1970 Sequin Gown?

The price for an bill blass 1970 sequin gown starts at $650 and tops out at $2,200, and on average, selling for $1,394.

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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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Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.