Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-ted-lapidus Note the perfection of how

Note the perfection of how the strips in the silk on the edge of the jacket at the front line up with each other

You really see another side of her in this dress too

It is hand finshed and the inner skirts are of the old dressmakers paper - another sign of high quality

Black silk taffeta is the base upon which a second layer of lace is applied that follows the body of the dress except for the straps and edge of the top and around the hem

The lace is is left so all the edges that are next to your skin have little filaments and follow the design of the lace

Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-ted-lapidus Note the perfection of howAn incredible early piece by Bill Blass that is just beautiful and very rare and special. It really shows his love of fabrics and unusual textures that he would use early on to contrast his simple cuts and elegant designs. This is an aesthetic viewpoint that he continued throughout his career but I feel that the earliest pieces, like this one are the best. His love of fabrics meant that over the course of his career he produced glamorous and luxurious