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

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

The buttons has engraved little "x" in them

You really see another side of her in this dress too

The arms are cut very deep so you would either wear something nude under it or risk exposure if you move a certain way

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