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” Dress length: 47” **small tiny flaw on the skirt ( see image #6)
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 shoulder one piece swimsuit or bodysuit !
$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!
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 side.
$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 dress!
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!
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 lace flared skirt.
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.
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 Wardy gown, It brings the drama with its striking colors and its statement shoulder. S...
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. It has a side zipper and no listed size label so please check measurements. Fits...
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 confection of beautiful lace and a big lace flower on the left shoulder . . .
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 and practical but fun and sexy at the same time. A great poppy shade of red that sti...
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 velvet single shoulder and sleeve. It is labelled a US 12 but can fit a variety of siz...
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.
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 the entire body of the gown.
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 special occasion.
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 from the early 1980s. The strapless shell-pink bodice tops a softly gathered taupe sk...
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.
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 silk lame. Features an exquisite petite ruched dress with draping, a long free flowing...
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 beaded fringe.
80S BILL BLASS ONE-SHOULDER RUFFLED SWIMSUIT--UNWORN WITH TAGS
By Bill Blass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
SIZE 4 BUST 32 LENGTH 26 BILL BLASS CIRCA 80S MINT CONDITION WITH TAG
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 with a tiered lace butterfly sleeve.
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 scene.This glamorous silk-taffeta garment has everything a woman wants.The bodice i...
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 waist + single asymmetric strap. Draped front panels have the most amazing movement...
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 deep blue red as opposed to an orange red
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 Bust 34" Waist 30 Hips 38" Length 48"
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 closure and single spaghetti strap.
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.
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.
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Black Leather Heels Size 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Runway Heels — Black Leather with Grosgrain Wrap Ties An exceptional pair of Tom Ford for Gucci runway heels from the Fall/Winter 2002 collectio...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
$1,098Sale Price|21% Off
Size: small
Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before there was Halston, there was Bill Blass as the epitome of American style. Blass’ rise around the 1940s led him to be one of the most prominent women’s designers for multiple b...
$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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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 ...
DOLCE & GABBANA Brown Fur Tote Bag Handbag HOBO Purse New Never used
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dolce Gabbana Hand Bag with a wide black leather strap. Inside zippered pocket. Animal Print Lining. Authenticity card inside pocket. New old stock Circa late 1980s early 90s, never ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
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...
$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 dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
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...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
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...
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...
$1,475
Size: 42 ( US 6 / 8 )
1980s Roberto Cavalli for Neiman Marcus Giraffe Print Vintage 80s Jersey Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare vintage mid / late 80s ROBERTO CAVALLI for NEIMAN MARCUS giraffe print belted short sleeve jersey dress! Features timeless giraffe animal print in chocolate brown and i...
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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