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

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 pants have that amazing notched front to the their wide flared cut so when a girl walks you get an flash of shoe and ankle - a bit of a play on the Victorian era and a classic Ossie way bringing in an element of the past with a genius twist to make it timeless

A tie at the back keeps it from falling off your shoulders once on

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