Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-ted-lapidus You really see another side

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

The buttons has engraved little "x" in them

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

The outer dress wraps to close with flat hook & eye to secure it into place

Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-ted-lapidus You really see another sideAn 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