Fall 1974 Bill Blass Glossy Black Sequin & Silk Chiffon Dress w Feather Hem designer-etro Length: 21" from neck to

Length: 21" from neck to waist

Along that center line are two rows of ruffles set on either side of the zipper

hidden painted metal zipper that goes to just below the waist

This is an amazing and very sexy gown in that wonderful minimalist feel that was the cornerstone of the best of what the nineties has to offer

Waist: 14-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Fall 1974 Bill Blass Glossy Black Sequin & Silk Chiffon Dress w Feather Hem designer-etro Length: 21" from neck toBill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and re launched it under his own name. This is from those early days and is a tremendously beautiful example of his work from this time period. Blass was arguably one of the most famous of the American designers. His forte was the ability to mix simple styles with luxurious materials and his evening wear was always cut in a way that was flattering. Even when the dress