Bill Blass Pastel Cocktail Dress with Embroidered Cage
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Beautifully crafted Bill Blass two-layer dress, the main body a strapless sheath of repeating
Bill Blass Pastel Cocktail Dress with Embroidered Cage
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Beautifully crafted Bill Blass two-layer dress, the main body a strapless sheath of repeating
Bill Blass Matisse Inspired Embroidered Sequined Dress Ensemble, Spring 1988
By Bill Blass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Bill Blass, Runway Spring 1988, Matisse inspired dress ensemble. Strapless dress with emerald
Vintage Bill Blass Strawberry Red Pink Dress and Embroidered Coat Suit Outfit
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a stunning Bill Blass Summer dress suit! This would make a great wedding guest outfit
Bill Blass Embroidered Bolero Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, red wool, collarless, bolero jacket, heavily, embroidered with gold lame, having bead
1988 Bill Blass Embroidered Sequin "Matisse" Top
By Bill Blass
Located in Studio City, CA
This Bill Blass haute couture top/blouse is one of only three such pieces ever made and originates
Bill Blass Embroidered Velvet Coat
Located in New Hope, PA
This is just an amazing coat from Bill Blass, designed in the late 1960's or very early 1970's
Bill Blass Embroidered Velvet Cropped Jacket With Ruffle Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, velvet embroidered, cropped jacket, having ruffled and pom pom detail edging along
1960s Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Embroidered Velvet Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, one of America's premier designers, got his start designing private label for retailer
1990S BILL BLASS Black & Orange Beaded Embroidered Silk Chiffon Top
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
1990S BILL BLASS Black & Orange Beaded Embroidered Silk Chiffon Top
Bill Blass vintage beaded evening jacket, 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass vintage beaded, embroidered evening jacket Period – 1980’s Size – M, Size not listed
1970's BILL BLASS embroidered silk coat
By Bill Blass
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous robin's egg blue silk jacket with elaborate embroidery from Bill Blass dating to the 1970
Bill Blass Ice Blue Jacquard Embroidered Insignia Vintage Robe Size Large
By Bill Blass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
touch, a embroidered Bill Blass insignia on the chest pocket. Size Large, will fit all sizes as a robe
Bill Blass Embroidered and beaded Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in New York City, NY
Antique gold embroidery, caviar beads and octagon shaped sequin . All put together on delicate tulle over two layers of silk chiffon. Skirt is in very good condition. There is some s...
Bill Blass Embroidered & Beaded Evening Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New York City, NY
Hand threaded silk and sequin flowers on the base of black sequin covered silk fabric. Scattered crystals all over the jacket.3D effect of large velvet , silk and crystal flowers. S...
Bill Blass Embroidered & Beaded Evening Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
50% OFF Winter Sale!! Hand threaded silk and sequin flowers on the base of black sequin covered silk fabric. Scattered crystals all over the jacket.3D effect of large velvet , silk a...
1990s Bill Blass Metallic Embroidered Suede Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Dallas, TX
sleeves end with a turned under finish. The coat is heavily embroidered in a bullion and silk thread with
Bill Blass 70's tangerine sheath dress Lesage embroider details
By Bill Blass
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bill Blass tangerine sheath dress with Lesage embroidered details sz 10 Bust 36" Waist 34
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Stretch Silk Sleeveless Sheath Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Gresham, OR
Contemporary Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless stretch silk, floral-print, ruched cocktail sheath in mixed pastels on a white background. Ruching at back of midriff and hips for a great bod...
Roberto Cavalli Backless Vintage Yellow Fantasy Print Cross back maxi dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Sheffield, GB
Divine, Vintage Roberto Cavalli Yellow Full length Cross back maxi dress with a decorative fantasy print ! Made in Italy Cross back detail Archival Piece Pit to Pit; 18” Top of shou...
$44,007
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
$5,844
Size: approx. IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
1960s Lilli Diamond Canary Yellow and White Lace Silk Vintage 60s Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s LILLI DIAMOND canary yellow and white silk lace dress! Features a fitted bodice with a ruffled skirt. White pom poms at the collar and each tier of ruffles. Hidden zipper ...
Rare Dolce&Gabbana Vintage S/S 1995 Light Blue Crystal Embellished Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing an exceptionally rare archival piece from Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 1995, this baby blue crystal embellished mini dress is one of the most recognizable designs of...
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent FW 2002 Iconic Runway Silk Black Blouse Jacket
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning creation by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2002 Collection. Runway and editorial documented black silk taffeta blouse or jacket with velvet trim accents. Can a...
$5,240
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - IT 44
Jean Paul Gaultier knitted wool floral tapestry sweater and skirt set, fw 1984
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier; Tapestry style floral knitted wool turtle neck sweater and skirt set Fall-Winter 1984
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 01 burgundy backless tie neck midi maxi slim line dress XS-S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2001. This dress is an incredibly rare version of Look 5 from the runway, in full length burgundy, a version that is virtually impos...
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
Size: M
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold & Black Lace Evening Gown Dress S/S 2001 Size M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway - Gold & Black Lace Evening Gown Dress Spring/Summer 2001 Size Medium
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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