Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-bonwit-teller A rainbow of colors are

A rainbow of colors are hand sewn into place with their ends left loose

Constructed from a high grade silk gazaar that was likely chosen for its ability to hold shape and volume while still being light in weight

This coat is so utterly fabulous it almost pains me to let it go

The sleeves are also cut long and lean and the skirt cascade to the floor

Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-bonwit-teller A rainbow of colors areAn 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