Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-ted-lapidus These embroidered jackets where amongst

These embroidered jackets where amongst the most prized and this one is a stunning example

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

It is hand finshed and the inner skirts are of the old dressmakers paper - another sign of high quality

The lace is is left so all the edges that are next to your skin have little filaments and follow the design of the lace

numbered piece from the Fall 1967 Haute Couture collection

Fall 1973 Feather & Metallic Silk & Velvet Bill Blass Dress designer-ted-lapidus These embroidered jackets where amongstAn 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