1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street Rain Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning polka dot trench coat, I believe from the 70s. Label says 'Bill Blass for Bond Street
1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street Rain Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning polka dot trench coat, I believe from the 70s. Label says 'Bill Blass for Bond Street
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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 for Bond Street Trench
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass for Bond Street, pink trench with epaulettes, safari style breast and hip pockets an
Bill Blass for Bond Street Velevt Trench
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Velour printed Trench style coat designed by Bill Blass for Bond Street. Dark blue
1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street Paisley Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Austin, TX
1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street paisley cotton coat with belt. Covered fabric snaps down front
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Size: No size tag; fits like modern M
Bill Blass for Bond Street Velvet Leopard Print Coat 1970s Sz M
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous coat was made by Bill Blass for Bond Street, most likely in the early 1970s. Made
BILL BLASS For Bond Street c.1970s Multicolor Paisley Print Double Breasted Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Bill Blass for Bond Street c.1970's multi-color paisley print double breasted coat. Bold
Bill Blass Velour for Bond Street Trench Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful vintage Bill Blass for Bond Street trench coat! In a rich navy color with warm neutrals
Bill Blass for Bond Street Sequined Evening Trench
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, for Bond Street, Sapphire blue, sequined, maxi trench c. 1970's.
Bill Blass for Bond Street Vintage 1970's Tapestry Coat + Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
The Bill Blass for Bond Street label remains one of our all time favorite vintage labels and for
1960s Bill Blass "Patchwork" Style African-Inspired Coat Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street cotton African-inspired batik print jacket in brown
Bill Blass Raccoon Fur Trim Coral + Beige Silk Textured Coat Rare 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This hard to find textured silk coat with raccoon fur trim by Bill Blass for Bond Street dates to
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Size: Unmarked; fits like S/M
Bill Blass Mod Bullseye Coat Woven Silk Mink Fur Trim 60s Vintage M
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous coat was made by Bill Blass for Bond Street in the 1960s. Made from what we believe
Bill Blass Polkadot Rainbow Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Just in time for spring we are so pleased to offer this Bill Blass for Bond Street polkadotted
1960s Bill Blass Bond Street Mod Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Rockwood, ON
A rare and early Bill Blass for Bond Street little mod coat is one of the best Blass pieces and one
Bill Blass Bond Street White Floral Swing Coat & Matching Scarf
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is this lovely Bill Blass off white floral detail coat & scarf. * I just love the floral
Bill Blass For Bond Street Floral Cotton Twill Coat, Circa 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Bill Blass for Bond Street, circa 1970's, floral cotton twill coat with two front pockets and fully
Bill Blass1970s Printed Velvet Coat for Bond Street
By Bill Blass
Located in Chicago, IL
the neck there is a tag that reads 'Bill Blass for Bond Street'. On the left inside of the coat there
Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk velvet coat with the long elegant lines of the 1930s labelled 'Gladding's, Providence Since 1766'. It has long sleeves darted a the shoulders to ad...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 "Eshu" Black & Plaid Boiled Wool Fold Top Wrap Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 "Eshu" Black & Plaid Boiled Wool Fold Top Wrap Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2000 “Eshu”; Runway...
Halston Silk Wrap Dress 1970s
By Halson, Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk dress from Halston. It has a plunging neckline, cape sleeves and wraps at the front waist. The skirt portion is straight gathering onto a waistband which hooks...
$2,099Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
Yohji Yamamoto black silk skirt suit with voluminous padded cuffs, fw 2003
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Yohji Yamamoto black silk suit skirt ▪ Single-breasted jacket ▪ Detachable voluminous padded cuffs ▪ Ankle-length skirt with back kick split ▪ SIZE JP 2 - EUR M ▪ Fall-Winter ...
John Galliano plum wool coat with tassel trim, fw 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano plum wool coat ▪ 100% Wool, Lining: 100% Silk ▪ Black pattern trim with tassels ▪ Fabric covered buttons on cuffs ▪ Shawl lapel draped around the neck fastening wit...
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! This is an original sample, and is incredibly well made...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1983 Vintage Leather Cutout Wrap Top FR 40 Azzedine Alaia vintage leather wrap bra top featuring wraparound design, belted at the waist for an adjustable fit. Al...
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket, fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Shawl lapel ▪ Wide cropped sleeves appearing as a cape from the back ▪ Silk lining with embroide...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40IT
Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Gold sequin evening gown with feathers. Beautiful deep V neckline, Leather Laces. Zips on the side. Spring/Summer 2017 Size 40IT
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Embellished Dress Gown Jessica Chastain was wearing an Alexander McQueen dress to the opening gala of the 70th Festival de Cannes on May 17, 20...
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.
Find vintage Bill Blass fashion on 1stDibs.
There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.
Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.
A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.
While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.
Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.