Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-bonwit-teller This coat is so utterly

This coat is so utterly fabulous it almost pains me to let it go

Once you reach the skirted area it is full on cardin

Cuffed sleeves and button front

Constructed from a high grade silk gazaar that was likely chosen for its ability to hold shape and volume while still being light in weight

Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-bonwit-teller This coat is so utterlyAn 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