Stunning Fall 1970 Bill Blass Pink Quilted Silk Floral Pattern Metallic Dress w Banded Waist designer-john-kloss The tie belt is original

The tie belt is original and attached

At first glance this is a dress that seems so simple and it definitely will appeal to my minimalist girls but at the same time it completely highlights and shows off the body

I absolutely love the ruffle detailing that finishes the edges and the contrast of the two fabrics

It is a stunning example of his work during this time period and these metallic pieces are among my favorites by him

'the line had a bit of romance in the form of lace overlays as delicate as insect wings' and that the collection 'was inspired by the notion of an artist in his studio'

Stunning Fall 1970 Bill Blass Pink Quilted Silk Floral Pattern Metallic Dress w Banded Waist designer-john-kloss The tie belt is originalThis is one of two dresses that I have in the shop from Blass from this time period and it is incredible. Bill Blass worked for the Maurice Retner label for 10 years as the chief designer. In 1968 the Bill Blass Inc label became a subsidiary of the Retner label. Then in 1970 he fully bought out his partners at the Maurice Retner label and re launched it under his own name as Bill Blass Ltd. 1970 was the same year that he won his third Coty American