Bill Blass Striped Sequined Top
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, sequins, on chiffon, pastel toned, striped top having a jeweled neckline, narrow silhouette, and long sleeves.
Bill Blass Striped Sequined Top
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, sequins, on chiffon, pastel toned, striped top having a jeweled neckline, narrow silhouette, and long sleeves.
Brand New Vintage Bill Blass Red Sequin Bow Bustier Top
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Ravishing vintage Bill BLass sequin bustier, brand new with tages still attached from Neiman Marcus!
Silver sequin cocktail dress Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver sequin cocktail dress on brown rayon jersey base and lining in the same fabric. Zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Shoulder pad. SIZE M / L
1970s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 70s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve gown.
Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Sailor Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly incredible flirty little Bill Blass cocktail dress. Seemingly one of a kind and so flirty!
BILL BLASS Black and Brown Sequin Ombre Skirt Size 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass design is composed of a black to brown sequin ombre.
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.
Bill Blass Long Sequin Skirt Black to Brown Ombre Size 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful Bill Blass floor length sequin skirt with a black to brown ombre.
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.
Bill Blass Black and Bronze Sequin Long Sleeve Gown - 10 - 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass Black and Bronze Sequin Long Sleeve Gown - 10 - 1970's.
$2,200
Size: Small / Medium
Bill Blass Early 2000s Silk Chiffon Brown Bronze Fully Sequined Sheath Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with tags vintage BILL BLASS, by MICHAEL VOLBRACHT brown / bronze fully sequined sheath dress!
$1,387Sale Price|26% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress! Features intricately detailed silk lace ruffles down the front of the dress, sleeves and c...
1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib: A gorgeous ombre from bronze & gold to jade & emerald green.
Bill Blass 1980s Tortoise Shell Print Brown Sequin Size 6 Vintage 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique vintage late 80s BILL BLASS tortoise shell print fully sequined short sleeve silk dress !
$959
Size: 8 (Us) 10 (UK) 38 (Fr) M
Black and pink sequin cocktail dress with beadwork on lace Bill Blass Evening
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and pink sequin cocktail dress with beadwork on black lace base. . Shell composition : 25% nylon, 25% acetate, 25% rayon, 25% cotton. Lining: 100% rayon + tulle inside the skir...
Bill Blass Vintage Black Sequin Suit With Removable Fox Collar & Cuffs Size 6-8
By Bill Blass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This very chic suit was made for a friend/client of Mr. Bill Blass. It possibly is one of a kind. The two piece set includes a slim flattering shape skirt and an amazing cardigan jac...
BILL BLASS Color Block Contrast Velvet Gown wth Sequin & Beaded Sleeves Size 6-8
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black velvet and features sequin sleeves with beading.
Vintage Bill Blass evening blazer, 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bill Blass evening blazer with sequin embellishments Size – not listed, S-M Bust – 82 cm / 32.25″ Waist – 77,5 cm / 30.5″ Shoulder – 37 cm / 14.5″ Length: 54 cm / 21.25″ Sl...
Double lays dress with top lay in black sequin Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double lays dress with the top lay in black sequin. No fabric composition tag but the under-dress is probably in rayon and the top dress in stiff lace with black sequin. The underdre...
1970's BILL BLASS Sequin & Silk Crepe de Chine evening dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1970's, BILL BLASS, sequin and silk, Crepe de Chine evening dress.
1980s Bill Blass Sequined Sailor Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous Bill Blass cocktail dress is done in rows of gorgeous blue sequins and features a cream silk gazar collar.
1970s Bill Blass Sequin Tassel Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Absolutely fantastic Bill Blass cocktail dress! This dress features a metallic silver lame bodice with a sweetheart neckline. The bodice has delicate black mesh wrapped around it, h...
80s Bill Blass Sequin Sheath Style Gown with Ostrich Feathers
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Somehow demure but still sexy - a full length sheath style gown by great American designer Bill Blass. A classic look from the iconic designer.
Couture Bill Blass Leopard Sequin Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in New York City, NY
Haute Couture Bill Blass Leopard motif Sequin Skirt with intricate ribbon work.
Bill Blass Geometric Sequined Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fabulous slinky sequined dress from Bill Blass, featuring a color-blocked geometric print done in contrast-stitched sequins.
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1980's Bill Blass White Sequined Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage jacket from Bill Blass dates to the 1980's and features all over white sequins and faux pockets and faux button closures.
1970s Bill Blass Berry Colored Sequin Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
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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.
Bill Blass Red Orange Lizard Print Sequin Two piece Suit, 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass 1970's Red Orange Lizard Print Sequin 2 pc Skirt Suit with belt *ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN FLAT* Mannequin size is 4 ; suit fits perfect.
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Vintage Bill Blass Gold Blue & Ivory Mini Paillette Sequin Cropped Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous vintage Bill Blass evening jacket is completely covered in mini blue, white and gold paillettes. The jacket has ivory braided trim and is open in the front. This would ...
1980s Bill Blass Black, Green and Navy Tartan Sequined Evening Dress
By Attributed to Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliant fully sequined dress featuring Black Watch tartan pattern! The label has been removed form this dress. The showstopper of a dress is is knee length, with long sleeves dis...
Bill Blass Sequined Cropped Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, sequined, striped, cropped, dinner jacket, having no collar and cerulean blue and orange tone vertical sequin embellishment forming a geometric overall pattern.
Bill Blass Sequined Vest
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass colorful sequined and beaded, pictorial vest with a surrealist theme.
Bill Blass Sequin Suit
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Rows and rows of tiny white sequins cover this elegant evening suit from Bill Blass.
BILL BLASS Sequin Leopard Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in Austin, TX
Bill Blass leopard sequin skirt. 27" waist, 26" length. condition: Good, missing sequins by zipper.
Bill Blass Sequined Cricket Sweater
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass iconic "v" neck evening "cricket" sweater with cable detail and entirely embellished with sequins.
Bill Blass Sequined Cocktail Ensemble
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, soft pink, sequined tank top and paneled skirt, cocktail ensemble.
Bill Blass Sequined Cropped Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, black sequined, cropped jacket, having lapels, breast pockets, button closure and cuffed sleeves.
Bill Blass Sequined Evening Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, long, black, sequined, straight evening skirt with a deep side slit on the left side.
Bill Blass Sequined T Shirt Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, irridescent pink, long slightly A line, sequined, "t shirt" dress.
Bill Blass Sequined and Chiffon Evening Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, black, sequined and chiffon, evening skirt with satin belt.
Bill Blass Sequined Varsity Cardigan and Shell
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, varsity style, cardigan and shell set Ivory cardigan is encrusted in sequins which create a trompe l'oiel, cable affect.
Bill Blass Sequined "Trompe L'Oeil" Sweater
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, ivory sequined, pullover " sweater" with trompe l'oeil detail.
Bill Blass Sequined Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, tortoise shell, sequined, jeweled neck, short sleeve, cocktail dress.
Bill Blass Sequined Reptile Print Pant Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass orangey-red sequined, reptile print, evening pant ensemble.
Bill Blass Tortoise Shell Sequined dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass sequined cocktail dress in a rust - tortoise shell tone.
Bill Blass Chocolate and Ivory Sequined Stripe Evening Pant
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, sequined, wide leg, evening pant in a chocolate and ivory stripe.
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 from Blass's 1988 Spring/Summer Collection.
Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass pink sequin party dress with black lace trim and floor length chiffon skirt.
90s BILL BLASS red and black sequin strapless gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun Bill blass red and black sequin strapless gown.
Bill Blass Leopard Pattern Lace and Sequined Evening Cardigan
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass cardigan/evening jacket made of a lace leopard pattern overlayer sitting on an entirely sequined underlayer, Including the sleeves.
1980s Bill Blass Black Sequin and Velvet Column Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful strapless Bill Blass column gown from the 1980's. The dress has a jet black velvet bust area with darts.
Bill Blass persimmon & hot pink bead & sequin evening jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is such an amazing colour combination, persimmon & hot pink beads and sequins shimmer all over this gorgeous evening jacket from Bill Blass...Undulating patterns give texture an...
1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
A classic 1970's shape, V shaped neckline, long sleeves, and a body skimming silhouette are key elements of this dress from Bill Blass. It is a sheer navy silk lined in navy silk. Th...
BILL BLASS Vintage Pink and White Sequin Blouse Size 4 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass blouse is composed of pink and white sequins.
1970s BILL BLASS Black V Neck Sequin Gown with Ostrich Feathers
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass black sequin V neck long sleeve dress with black ostrich feather hem.
1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy Vintage 70s BILL BLASS Red, Purple and stone brown clea sequin V neck Halter gown with exposed bare back.
Bill Blass Navy and Gray Wool Coat with Sequin Detail - 6 - 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful Bill Blass wool coat is textured and has beads and sequins making a checkered pattern.
Black wool jersey coat covered with black sequin Bill Blass Circa 1980's
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool jersey coat covered with black sequin. Black chiffon lining. Pocket on both side. Black satin ribbon belt. Buttons and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE M
1980S BILL BLASS Black Paisley Silk Velvet Couture Hand Beaded Sequin Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in sensual silk charmeuse with large faceted black glass buttons 1980S BILL BLASS Black Paisley Silk Velvet Couture Hand Beaded Sequin Jacket
Bill Blass Pink Sequin Shirtdress
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Understated elegance from Bill Blass, this c.1970s evening shirtdress is crafted of clear sequins on a pink chiffon ground.
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 golden sequin & beaded tulle evening vest 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass golden sequin & beaded tulle evening vest 1970s...An amazing piece that will make any outfit fabulous!
1970's Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
A classic 1970's shape with a V neckline, long sleeves, and a body skimming silhouette are key elements of this dress from Bill Blass. It is a sheer navy silk lined in navy silk. The...
Bill Blass Vintage Metallic Gold & Blue Sequin + Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage blue satin cocktail dress with metallic gold sequin and beaded bodice by Bill Blass. PLEASE NOTE: There is some overall wear and slight loss of metallic finish to some of ...
Bill Blass Couture Vintage Fully Sequined Silver Silk Grecian Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular bran new (with original price tag of $7,250) vintage BILL BLASS Couture fully sequined silver evening dress!
Bill Blass Evening Gown Ombre Metallic Emerald Sequins 70s Size 8
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This sparkling evening gown was designed by Bill Blass, most likely in the 1970s, and is made from literally thousands of metallic sequins.
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.
Bill Blass Silk Velvet Paisley Print Sequined Evening Gown
By Bill Blass, Martha
Located in Studio City, CA
Bill Blass silk velvet long sleeved evening gown with sequins and paisley print.
Bill Blass Vintage Black Lace Sequined and Beaded Flower 1990s Bodysuit Onesie
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black lace sequin and beaded short sleeve bodysuit!
Amazing 1960s Bill Blass Gold + Green Ombre Sequined Vintage 60s Gown Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s BILL BLASS Couture gold and green silk ombre fully sequined column gown!
Bill Blass Beaded Evening Jacket Charcoal Grey and Camel Sequins and Embroidery
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Completely covered in beads, sequins, pearls and embroidery this stunning evening jacket has a floral design worked in shades of cream, beige, camel and charcoal grey. Great with an...
1980 Bill Blass Black & White Sequin Button Jacket & Silk Print Wide Leg Pant
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bill Blass black and white whimsical mixed-print pants and jacket ensemble originally purchased at Nan Duskin: Jacket is a graphic button pattern completely covered in sequins...
1990s Bill Blass Size 6 Red Sequin Black Strapless Bustier Vintage Corset Top
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
1990s (brand new with original Neiman Marcus price tag still attached) 90s Vintage BILL BLASS red sequin strapless bustier top! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout.
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Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Chiffon and Lace Sequined Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage BILL BLASS 1970s black boho evening dress! Features semi sheer dolman sleeves, with chantily lace trim.
Vintage Bill Blass Black Nude 90s Size 6 / 8 Sequined Chiffon Evening Gown Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1990s BILL BLASS black French lace and nude silk chiffon sequined mermaid hem long sleeve drop waist evening gown!
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche New Blue Plunging Silk Halter Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche" Spring / Summer 2012 blue silk halter top! Sexy plunge with a perfectly tailored bodice. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-e...
Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998
By Ocimar Versolato
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and exceptional piece from Ocimar Versolato's Autumn-Winter 1998 haute couture collection, the evening wool pant suit, a true embodiment of the designer's visionary...
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
New 1950s Suzy Perette Vintage 50s Black Velvet ' Wet Look ' Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
BRAND NEW (Never Worn) VINTAGE!!! Chic 1950s Suzy Perrette black silk velvet cocktail dress! Brand New deadstock vintage dress! Skirt features soft black silk velvet, with built i...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
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...
Rabanne Black Celluloid Pastilles Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Black celluloid pastilles dress hold together with silvery metal rings. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
A.F.Vandevorst Spring Summer 2001 Runway Bias Cut Nude 100% Silk Long Dress
By AF VANDERVORST
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
A.F.Vandevorst Spring Summer 2001 Runway 100% silk nude open back long dress, This is a fantastic archive worthy nude silk dress from the Iconic Belgian designers duo A.F.Vandevorst ...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress has so much attention to details. Mu...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
$1,307
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
1930s Black Fur Jacket with Ornamental Buckle
Located in London, GB
*Please note, that we will not be able to export this jacket overseas - it must be sent to a UK address, collected in-person or picked up by a courier from our London showroom.* Thi...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Metallic Crocodile Embossed Heel Boots Size 10B
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed these divine metallic blue crocodile embossed leather boots for his Fall/Winter 1997 Gucci collection. The more common variations of these tall boots were highlight...
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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