1970s Bill Blass One Shoulder Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass one shoulder black crepe dress. Size: 4/6 Measurement: 35”/ Waist: 34” / Hip: 35
1970s Bill Blass One Shoulder Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass one shoulder black crepe dress. Size: 4/6 Measurement: 35”/ Waist: 34” / Hip: 35
New w/ Tags 1980s Bill Blass Size 8 One Black One Piece 80s Swimsuit / Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Flattering and chic deadstock ( never worn with original tags ) late 1980s vintage BILL BLASS one
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped
Vintage 1980s Bill Blass Red and Black One Shoulder Sequin Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s Bill Blass Red and Black One Shoulder Sequin Gown sequin one gown with slit on the
$1,250
Size: Small - Medium
Bill Blass Vintage Raspberry Pink + Black Color Block Grecian One Shoulder Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and black color blocked one shoulder Grecian evening
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 6 Lipstick Red One Shoulder 90s Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s BILL BLASS for Saks 5th Avenue lipstick red one shoulder silk dress! Features a
1980 Bill Blass Black Silk Crepe One-Shoulder Gown w/ Lace Skirt and Fuchsia Bow
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic late 1970s to 1980 Bill Blass black silk crepe one-shoulder evening gown with a black
1960s Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Vintage One-Shoulder Black Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass, Maurice Rentner
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner one-shoulder cocktail dress with side buttons. Simple
Bill Blass for Amen Wardy, 1984 One Shoulder Bow Dress
By Amen Wardy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful and chic! This dress will make you feel like a celebrity. A 1984 Bill Blass for Amen
Bill Blass one shoulder metallic draped blue dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This one shoulder Bill bless dress has a silver and blue metallic print draped silk chiffon fabric
70s Bill Blass One-Shoulder Gown in Slippery Silk with Lace Flower
By Bill Blass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Spectacular vintage Blass! Slippery silk jersey . . . One-shoulder column design with a
Bill Blass Red One Shoulder Ruffle Trim Bathing Suit
By Bill Blass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vibrant red one piece bathing suit with single shoulder. Ruffle trim at bust and shoulder. Simple
Bill Blass black velvet and red silk one shoulder dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This unusual Bill Blass gown is a statement piece from the 1980s. It is red silk with a black
Bill Blass Dramatic Grecian Black Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bill Blass created this one shouldered Grecian goddess dress harking back to the Madame Grès era
Bill Blass One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, one shoulder, taffeta and and silk crepe cocktail dress. Dress has an asymmetrical
Bill Blass One Shoulder Maxi Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, cerrulean blue, washed silk, maxi dress with a gathered skirt and one shoulder detail.
Bill Blass One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, black, silk crepe one shoulder, bias cut gown, with diagonal pin tucking detail on
Vintage Bill Blass One Shoulder Pastel Pink and Green Floral Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Effortlessly elegant and oh-so-charming, this vintage Bill Blass gown is a must-have for any
Bill Blass Green One Shoulder Jersey Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bill Blass One Shoulder Green Matt Jersey Gown with Rhinestone Buckle Detail on shoulder
BILL BLASS SILK ONE-SHOULDER EVENING DRESS
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
A subtle yet sophisticated palette, as well as a masterful cut, distinguish this Bill Blass gown
Bill Blass red linen one shoulder top 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass red linen one shoulder top from the 1970s. Bright coral red top has two besom pockets at
Bill Blass velvet one shoulder gown with ostrich feathers
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass - cut velvet one shoulder gown with ostrich feather detail .
Bill Blass Strapless Dress Ensemble with Blazer & One Shoulder Wrap XS Petite
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass ensemble includes three pieces in different variations and textures of silk and
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
80S BILL BLASS ONE-SHOULDER RUFFLED SWIMSUIT--UNWORN WITH TAGS
By Bill Blass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cherry, Oh Baby! If You're Planning To Throw A Pool Party, This Bill Blass Flamenco
Bill Blass One Shoulder Cocktail Dress with Lace Detail circa 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black silk jersey cocktail dress by Bill Blass c. 1980s. It is a one shoulder design
1970's Bill Blass One-Shoulder Sculpted Black Silk Cocktail Party 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
Bill Blass shimmering vintage red one shoulder dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Bill Blass shimmering vintage red one shoulder dress
Bill Blass Rainbow Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful Bill Blass rainbow silk ombre evening gown. Incredible find! Gathered bodice with empire
1970s Bill Blass Crimson Silk One Shoulder Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning silk evening gown from Bill Blass Silk lined in silk Zipper up one side. This is a
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
1970's Bill Blass Purple Silk Satin Asymmetrical One Shoulder Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970's Bill Blass purple silk satin asymmetrical gown. One-shoulder column gown with side zip
Vintage 1979 Bill Blass Couture Ivory Silk One-Shoulder Asymmetric Jumpsuit
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture ivory-creme silk jumpsuit dating back to his 1979 collection. Building
Bill Blass Violet Jersey One Shoulder Evening Dress With Mink Trim, Circa 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Bill Blass, circa 1970's violet rayon jersey one-shoulder evening dress with mink trim and side zip
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$16,831
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Manolo Blahnik Size 41 / 11 Raspberry Pink Patent Leather Strappy High Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MANOLO BLAHNIK raspberry pink patent leather strappy high heels in hard to find Size 41 / US 11 ! Features three adjustable straps with silver / nickel hardware. Leather so...
$400Sale Price|27% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back. Black lace over a white taffeta bodice, with black t...
1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress With
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
As Seen on Linda Evangelista in the Spring 1991 Chanel ad campaign. Straps are added but easily removable. 1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress ...
UNWORN 3PCS Chanel Camellia Jacquard Pearl Suit Ensemble Bridal Engagement 34
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature Ensemble THE perfect outfit for your engagement or wedding Consisting of 3 pieces - Lace Blouse, Skirt and Jacket Can be worn as a complete outfit or each ...
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in L 37.5 in
Judith Leiber White Crystal Gold Disco Ball Minaudières Evening Bag with Tassel
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami Beach, FL
RARE Judith Leiber white crystal sphere minaudières shoulder bag in excellent vintage condition. White Swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold edges and clear crystals along top...
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1987 Spring/Summer RTW collection wool jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. All the bells and whistles you want in a vintage Chanel classic piece; black wool boucle, graphic black and wh...
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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