Bill Blass Vintage Black + White Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black lace cocktail dress with white tambour embroidery by Bill Blass. Details
Bill Blass Vintage Black + White Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black lace cocktail dress with white tambour embroidery by Bill Blass. Details
Bill Blass Navy and White Polka Dot Dress with Navy and White Striped Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming Bill Blass dress has a wonderful combination of patterns and shapes. The dress is
Bill Blass Black & White red striped baby doll dress W/ pockets, 1980s Size 4
By Bill Blass
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fantastic Bill Blass dress. Featuring a crinoline under skirt with a Attached red silk bow belt
Bill Blass Black & White red striped baby doll dress W/ pockets, 1980s Size 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fantastic Bill Blass dress. Featuring a crinoline under skirt with a Attached red silk bow belt
Vintage Bill Blass Size 16 Blue + White Nautical Plus Size Linen Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BILL BLASS Size 16 blue and white nautical long sleeved linen dress! Features the
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
White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow. No fabric composition. Zip and
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 6
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
Vintage Bill Blass Size 6 Black and White Gingham 1980s Silk Taffeta 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s BILL BLASS Size 6 black and white gingham silk taffeta dress with hot pink bows
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
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
Early Bill Blass Black & White Guipure Lace and Ribbon Dress
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Deadstock early 1960's black lace and ribbon Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner cocktail dress. Short
Bill Blass by Michael Vollbracht Black and White Lace Tulip Hem 2000s Dress
By Michaele Vollbracht, Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and rare early 2000s BILL BLASS by MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT black and white lace cocktail dress
1980s Bill Blass Couture Black and White Beaded Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous, heavily beaded Bill Blass evening dress. Form fitting floor length maxi dress with wide
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Bill Blass Cotton and Chintz Dress, 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 1970s / early 1980s Dress. Off White Cotton asymmetrical top pleated at shoulder. Bottom is a
1980's Bill Blass Black and White Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass cocktail dress circa 1980's is made out of black silk organza with black silk chiffon
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
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Size: See Description
1985 Bill Blass Vintage Runway Dress Abstract Black White Evening Gown Draping
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
fabulous! The long dress in in a stunning black and white abstract print. We love vintage Bill Blass
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Size: 12/14
1970's Bill Blass for Bond Street White & Checked Belted Coat Dress with Scarf
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1970's coat dress featuring a white cotton twill bodice and an emerald green and red
BILL BLASS Black and White Off the Shoulder Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated gown from designer BILL BLASS, this dress is sticking and yet simple. The body is
Bill Blass 1980s Black & White Strapless Evening Gown Size 6.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass Evening 1980s black & white strapless gown is a size 6. Ladies please use your tape
Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown. The gown has an amazing shape, and is
Blass 1960s White Lace Mini Dress with Starburst Beading
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous mini dress from Bill Blass accented with beading throughout. The pattern is more
Bill Blass Knit Sailor Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Bill Blass early 1970s sailor dress in white knit with square-back collar trimmed in navy, navy
Bill Blass Strapless Bow Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, strapless, white linen, double breasted dress with navy faille bodice and an over sized
Bill Blass Linen Dress Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Austin, TX
Bill Blass off- white linen coat dress with blue collar, cuffs and pocket. 39" bust, 38" waist, 24
Bill Blass White Floral Brocade Dress and Jacket with Yellow Pip
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass White Floral Brocade Dress and Jacket with Yellow Piping Made In USA Jacket Closes
Bill Blass White Linen and Navy Silk Nautical Dress w/ Bow
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart little summer dress, crisp and fresh, from Bill Blass in white linen and navy blue tissue
Bill Blass black & white harlequin gown
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Black & white harlequin gown from Bill Blass, if only Truman was planning another soiree
Bill Blass White & Green Silk 2 PC Dress Circa 1960s
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass White & Green Silk 2 PC Dress and Cape with Zig Zag Motif Circa 1960s. In excellent
Bill Blass Navy and White Polka Dot Dress with Beaded Pin Stripes
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Dots and dashes, this Bill Blass navy silk dress is a witty play on the theme. A stripe of white
Bill Blass Vintage Black & White Stripe Dress w/ Red Bow Belt
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Featuring the cutest vintage Bill Blass dress! Built in crinoline, under a chic black and white
Bill Blass Lavender and White Stripe Organza Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass lavender and white stripe organza strapless summer gown. Bodice has stripes running
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
1980s Bill Blass Off White Gown and Navy Lace Evening Ensemble
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning 1980s Bill Blass two piece ensemble. The set features a simple and minimal long
1970S BILL BLASS Off White Rayon & Silk Jersey Gown With Draped Fringe
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
1970S BILL BLASS Off White Rayon & Silk Jersey Gown With Draped Fringe
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! Features a flattering
1990s Bill Blass Vintage Black + Off White Silk Satin Evening Gown / Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1990s Bill Blass evening gown or dress with a shelf bust and bow detail. Fully lined with
BILL BLASS c.1980's Red White Checkboard Polka Dot Print Silk Shirtwaist Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Bill Blass c.1980's silk shirtwaist dress. Red and white checkerboard pattern silk with
Bill Blass Black & White Satin Ball Gown Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graphic Bill Blass evening skirt in a stylized black and ivory white satin with both the drama of
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
Exquisite Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Baby Blue + White Lace 3 Piece Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply exquisite vintage 70s BILL BLASS Couture three piece dress! This sensational gem looks
1970's Bill Blass White-Satin Strapless Sculpted-Bows Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In 1975 Bill Blass brought back the cocktail dress, which had all but disappeared from the fashion
Vintage 1970's Bill Blass Ivory Blush Blue Jersey Strapless Draped Disco Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Bill Blass ivory, blush and blue tri-color maxi dress dating back to his 1978 collection
Bill Blass Black & White Silk Dress with Ruffled Bow Collar
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass Black & White Silk Dress with Ruffled Bow Collar
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1991 Vintage Bill Blass Dress W Black & White Evening Dress w Tulle & Sequins
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This is a dramatic vintage Bill Blass dress with a fitted bustier style bodice that is covered in
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
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...
$1,737Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Marigold Yellow Silk Satin Tiered Petal Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1960s, this tiered Balmain Haute Couture asymmetrical gown is constructed entirely of luxurious marigold yellow silk satin. This classic dress, entirely handmade by world-cl...
New 90s Bruno Frisoni Black and White Tuxedo Heels Mules Shoes Size 35. 5 / 5.5
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular brand new Bruno Frisoni black and white 'tuxedo' style heels! Frisoni, currently the chief designer for Roger Vivier, began his fashion career in 1980, at Jean-Louis Schr...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
$559Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
$14,824
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
$425Sale Price|38% Off
Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture "Sara" Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
Galanos Silk Jersey Purple / Rust / Taupe Balloon Sleeve Custom Made Dress, 70s
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos streamline and sleek draped silk jersey calf-length disco dress in color-blocked purple, rust and taupe. Asymmetrical keyhole neckline enhance this couture qualit...
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
Located in New York, NY
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
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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