Bill Blass Black Wool Sheath
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
LBD by Bill Blass can take you anywhere, dressed up or down. In black wool crepe, the simple sheath
Bill Blass Black Wool Sheath
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
LBD by Bill Blass can take you anywhere, dressed up or down. In black wool crepe, the simple sheath
Bill Blass 2 pc Oatmeal Wool Sheath Dress with Tie Front Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This timeless two piece ensemble is constructed of soft wool in a perfect neutral shade of oatmeal
Bill Blass 1990s Does 1960s Size 6 Beaded Silk + Wool A Line Dress + Jacket Set
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s does 1960s BILL BLASS ivory / off white and grey beaded A-Line dress and blazer jacket
Bill Blass 1960s A-Line Mocha Wool Mini Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Super adorable 1960s space age inspired wool mini dress by Bill Blass. Such a great little piece
Late 60s Bill Blass Multicolored Woven Wool Long Sleeve Mini Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic late 60's/early 70's Bill Blass richly multicolored woven wool long sleeve dress. We
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 60s Chemise Wool Dress Size 6.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 60s chemise orange wool dress. Thick wool exterior and silk lining
Bill Blass 1970s Red Wool Dress Size 10 / 12.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus 70s red wool dress asymmetrical cut at neckline & waist is a size 12
Bill Blass Brown Wool Tweed A Line Button Front Dress, Circa: 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Bill Blass, Circa: 1970's long-sleeve A-line wool brown tweed button front dress, back zip with two
Bill Blass Vintage Wool Black Long-sleeved Dress with Taffeta Bow Embellishments
By Bill Blass
Located in Henrico, VA
This Bill Bass dress is a beautiful work of art. It is made from 100% black dyed wool and it is
Bill Blass 1970s MOD Mini Dress with Pockets Size 6.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass 1970s MOD designed wool mini dress with pockets is a vintage size 8 but fits like a
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Black Wool Crepe Evening Dress, Circa: 1960's
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, Circa: 1960's black wool crepe evening dress with crisscross back
Bill Blass Black Wool Crepe and Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Black wool crepe long sleeved cocktail dress with taffeta "pouf" at hem. Slim body
Bill Blass Vintage 1970s Cherry Red Wool Coat Dress with Attached Scarf
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous cherry red wool coat dress by Bill Blass. This coat features diagonal "stitch" detailing
90s BILL BLASS wool jersey cut out gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Bill Blass wool jersey cut out gown with creme silk charmeuse. Bust: 30-32"/ Waist: 26
BILL BLASS 1980s Black Wool Dress with Turtleneck and Embellishment Size 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass dress is composed of a black wool with beaded pockets and cuffs. Features a
Bill Blass 60s Wool Crepe Bias Plaid A-Line Mod Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 60s Bill Blass bias cut plaid print in wool crepe with a funnel neck A-line dress with
1960s Bill Blass Pastel Wool Dress with Front Pockets
By Bill Blass
Located in Austin, TX
1960s Bill Blass pastel wool dress with interesting front slashed pockets. Condition: Good, a
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 8 Black Long Sleeve Wool High Neck 90s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s BILL BLASS black virgin wool and velvet classic strong shoulder dress! Features a
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Vintage Bill Blass 1960s Black and Red Mod 60s Chic Wool Shift Dress LBD
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s BILL BLASS wool shift dress! Jet black soft virgin wool, with a bright lipstick
BILL BLASS Vintage 60's Dress & Jacket Set
By Bill Blass
Located in Georgetown, ME
Vintage 60's BILL BLASS Wool Dress & Jacket Set in a geometric plaid. This two piece dress
Bill Blass Wool Jersey Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Green and brown combination wool jersey dress. Silk lined. Zipper back closure. Jewel neck line
1980's Bill Blass Red Trim Wool Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
This striking 80's wool dress with red trim is by the great American designer Bill Blass. From a
Bill Blass Rhinestone Strap LBD Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful 1960s Bill Blass wool crepe cocktail dress with rhinestone straps + huge floral detail
Bill Blass 1960's Vintage Black Sleeveless Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1960's Bill Blass black wool sleeveless mod dress. Centre back zipper, drop waist belt
Bill Blass Circa 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Bill Blass black wool crepe column dress, back zipper, front slit and fully lined.
Bill Blass 70s leopard wool dress with sash across waist size 4.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass 70s leopard wool dress with hook & eye at waist for sash that drapes across waist
Bill Blass Sophisticated Dress and coat Perfect spring Outfit
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Cafe au Lait color lite wool Bill Blass Sophisticated sleeveless Dress and overcoat with concealed
1965 Bill Blass Black & Ivory Textured Wool Dolly-Bow Mod Pockets Coat Dress
By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra timeless and very rare Bill Blass textured wool mod dress coat dating back to his 1965 fall
1970s Bill Blass Vintage Dress in Blue Wool Crepe w Unique Seam Details
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This outstanding blue wool crepe Bill Blass vintage dress appears to have never been worn. We love
Bill Blass 1980s Houndstooth Strapless Mini Dress with Peplum
By Bill Blass
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Super adorable vintage 1980s/early 90s Bill Blass mini dress. Nubby houndstooth wool with faux
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s Orange Wool Knit Dress Size 6.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1960s orange wool knit dress is a vintage size 10 but fits like a
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
$12,354
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
$1,500
Size: Small-Medium
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Yarn
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Metallic Yarn: Double-faced cozy cool-weather jacket in a wool/cashmere chenille knit with a lustrous gold ya...
$495
Size: one size; compare to size M
Boho Rust Sweater Dress Sailor Pullover and Midi Skirt Set - M, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A member of the Royal Society of Arts, fiber artist Kay Cosserat was one of the most prominent and decorated knitwear designers of the 20th century. Her untimely death left few piece...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
$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...
$550Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Christian Dior Runway Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Sz 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Size 34FR
$5,216
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
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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