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.
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.
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. black bodice with zippered back. It has slit pockets in the skirt. The bodice is a kn...
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.
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. black bodice with zippered back. It has slit pockets in the skirt!! . Measuring Up to...
1960's Bill Blass Black and White Sequin Dress With Feather Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Bill Blass black and white sequin dress with feather trim.
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!
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 hook and eye closure in the middle back. Snap under the bow to fix it on the waist....
$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!
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
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!
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 sleeve fitted bodice with raised collar and a swing skirt finished with a narrow bla...
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 jewel neckline and long sleeves.
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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 bright Red Chintz Fabric Pleated at waist. Zip up side. Vintage Tag reads size 8, h...
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 that covers the chest and arms. Fitted bodice has a round neckline and long tapered ...
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.
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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
This elegant Bill Blass designer vintage dress is from his 1985 collection and we think it's so fabulous!
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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 checked patterned skirt with matching scarf. A contrasting red checked belt is also pa...
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.
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 measure so you can properly measure your bust & waist on this gown so you are certain ...
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 constructed with exceptional craftsmanship. Pearlescent ivory silk front panel with rich red...
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 concentrated at the neckline and disperses toward the bottom, giving the garment a modern ed...
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 stars on back and navy tie with bow that hooks under collar.
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 bow in silk faille.
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" sleeve, 42" length.
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 with Front Buttons Sleeveless Dress with Rear Zipper Closure Size: 8 Jacket ...
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 silk: Strapless with double breasted styling accented with military style buttons an...
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, this would certainly be worthy...Chantilly lace long sleeve bodice with a tailored s...
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.
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.
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 silk skirt.
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.
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....
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 sleeve, crewneck off white silk gown with a breathtaking navy blue lace long unlin...
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!
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 rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures 36", wai...
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 black abstract polka dot overlay.
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 a ball gown and the simplicity of a crisp a-line silhouette. It has a relaxed wai...
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. Lightweight ivory wool skirt. I cannot even ...
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 absolutely amazing on!
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 scene.
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. Building upon the innovations of European designers such as Coco Chanel, Blass made...
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 black sequins up to the white cotton bra cups.
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.
Ceil Chapman Light Pink Lace Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a collectible pink lace vintage cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a scoop neckline, full skirt, cap sleeve, and a zipper up the back. Due to s...
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 ...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Christian Dior, Rochas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$12,384
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Rare Kreinick 1960s Vintage Red + Yellow Polka Dot Mod Dress + Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two piece ensemble. The dress is sle...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
Gucci 2003 Wedding Ivory Corset Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gucci 2003 Wedding Corset Dress by Tom Ford. Crafted from luxurious silk, this trained evening gown features exquisite appliquéd ribbons on the bodice, a central hook closure, and fo...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS / Small
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
$650
Size: none; comparable to size large
Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline. Even bette...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Vintage 1950's Green Tulle Strapless Evening Gown Lace Evening Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...
$1,895
Size: Small - Small Medium
Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture Vintage 1970s Royal Blue Silk Satin Belted 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage BILL BLASS Couture royal blue silk satin dress! This gem was completely hand-sewn, and is numbered. Features a fitted bodice with a flattering full skirt, with a ...
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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