Nan Kempner's 1970s Sequined Bill Blass Peacoat designer-roberto-cavalli It is backed in Muslin

It is backed in Muslin to give it a little weight but not to feel cumbersome to the wearer - this allows it to hold the almost sculptural shape better

I have the honor of helping a long term kimono collector de-accesion her collection and some of the piece I have and will be getting are exceptional and quite rare - like this one

This is the type of dress screen goddesses like Marilyn Monroe made infamous

The cut of the dress is very simple and represents the time perfectly - a high neck tops a skinny sleeved shift that flares out in a saucy way as it reaches the hem - done deliberately so all the focus is on the legs

Rare haute couture item used for the Lacroix Paris runway and not previously available in the US

Nan Kempner's 1970s Sequined Bill Blass Peacoat designer-roberto-cavalli It is backed in MuslinThis is the ultimate peacoat and that perfect mix of glamor and luxury mixed with the concept of American sportswear that Blass excelled at. And it has an extra special tie in as my client purchased this at the charity sale held after her passing. Glossy black sequins glimmer like a living thing and completely cover the surface. Blass takes this everyday staple to new heights of chic by covering it with sequins in this way. It is shockingly light and