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Description: Cocktail dress of black wool crepe. Sleeveless; princess seams; knee length. Two large square gold fixtures attached by snaps on back of dress under V back. Beneath is a zipper closure with a hook-and-eye closure at the top. Pleated to hide zipper. Lined in black fabric. Bill Blass designer label center back neckline. Neiman-Marcus retailer label on center back seam below zipper.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black wool crepe. Sleeveless; V-shaped neckline in front and back. Two slit pockets in the front below where the belt falls. Arched front seam from base of neckline to left side slit pocket. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in black. Designer label: Bill Blass / for / Maurice Renter Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Evidence of union label and size(?) tag removed. B) Belt of matching black wool crepe with two large black rhinestone broach-like buttons and boun… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of gray/green and tan striped wool jersey knit. Rounded neckline; below knee length; long sleeves. Horizontal stripes; bias cut angle from right neckline to left hip; gathers at left hip; back horizontal stripes. Invisible zipper closure; lined in olive green fabric. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass / Made in USA".
Date: 1982
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of maroon wool jersey knit. Knee length with slighlty fitted sheath silhouette. Front has 4 seams that cross to form a diamond shape; top stitching on sides of seams. Long sleeves; center back invisible zipper. Back has horizontal seam above the waist; top stitching outside of seam. Lined in maroon fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1995/2000
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Evening dress of blue and white striped cotton organdy. A) Dress: Fitted; short sleeved bodice with contrasting ecru cotton organdy. Scalloped. double Peter Pan collar and cuffs. Center back zipper closure from neckline to hipline. Double hook&eyes to secure collar. Natural waistline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered ankle-length skirt. Patch pockets at the hips with contrasting ecru organdy accents. Sheer ecru organdy underskirt with exposed scalloped hem to match collar. cuffs and pockets.… more
Date: 1981
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of black rayon. Bishop sleeves gathered with elastic at wrists; floor length; elastic at waistline and neckline; long fringe around neckline. Back hook and eye closure. Two pockets. Thread belt loops at waist, over elastic.
Date: 1979
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress ensemble

Description: Ensemble of pale blue silk faille. a) Dress in sheath style. Rounded, shallow neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; knee-length. Center back zipper with eye-and-hook closure at top. Pale blue silk lining; 3 inch hem line. Designer's label at left of zipper: Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric Three care labels at inside left waist. Size label at inside left waist: "8" b) Coat has open front with high, round neckline and wrist length tapered sleeves. Knee-length; flaring to hem. S… more
Date: 2000/2009
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress ensemble

Description: Day suit of silk and linen. a) Day dress of creme silk with jacquard ivory dots and black printed polka dots with red lines. Dog-ear collar bow tie with red piping. Gathered at waistline with release pleats below hips. Short sleeve with banded cuffs and pleated shoulders; calf length. Button closure on back yoke with hidden snaps to waistline. Ivory grosgrain petersham. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label and size and cleaning instructions tag. b) Short jacket of white linen with b… more
Date: 1980/1986
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress of novelty weave

Description: Dress of bulky black and white woven wool. Below knee length; long set-in sleeves with zipper closure at wrists. Dress is accented at rounded neckline, angled welt pockets, hemline, waistline and down center front with black and white running stitch yarn applied border trim. Center back zipper closure with two hook & eyes at neckline. Backed in black polyester blend; lined in black synthetic. Union label and size/style tags at center back of lining near hem.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble: a) Jacket of pale brown and pale aqua tweed knit with various widths of multi-colored yarns in a check weave; collar and cuffs of double faced pale yellow net with fringe of piled yarns of different lengths and colors; button front closure; long sleeves; shoulder pads; lined in olive satin; size 10 b) Skirt of pale brown and pale aqua tweed knit with various widths of multi-colored yarns in a check weave; two tier trim of double faced pale yellow net partially covered with fringe of p… more
Date: 1980~
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Mix and match skirt ensemble. A) Jacket #1. Jacket of bright yellow wool knit with single white faced lapel on right side. Single large white plastic button closure. Long sleeves. Three patch pockets. Lined in self; padded shoulders. Designer: "Bill Blass" Care tag attached to base of designer label. Evidence of other removed tags. B) Jacket #2. Jacket of black and white houndstooth with yellow horizontal and vertical window pane stripes. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with 5 squa… more
Date: 1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Blouse and Skirt

Description: Two piece skirt ensemble of navy blue linen consisting of: Blouse with round high neckline having asymmetric bodice closure. Curved diagonal top edge extension with four purple plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes at left side and one button with snap at right neckline. Short sleeves with modified box caps (seams rather than tucks). Bodice cut short and full, with slight lower flare. Padded shoulders. Lined in dark blue silk satin. Length: 20 1/2" (52.1 cm). Length: Designer's label at … more
Date: 1974/1983
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1067

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #1067 by Blassport Ltd. to make a loose-fitting dress with dropped shoulders, lined yoke, full set-in sleeves, and collar, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1980
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1314

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #1314 by Bill Blass to make an evening dress with a bias blouson bodice, standing lace collar, back button closure, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1982/1983
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1556

Description: Vogue American Designers Pattern #1556 by Blassport Ltd. to make a loose-fitting blouson dress with standing collar, dropped shoulders, and pleated pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #1957

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #1957 by Bill Blass to make a jacket with extended shoulders, shoulder pads, flared back, and welt pockets and lined skirt with waistband and zipper, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening coat

Description: Evening coat of black and white satin. Approx. knee-length, with gently rounded V neckline, and center front opening with no closures. Modified "cocoon coat", with a full cut and no fit. 3/4 or slightly longer sleeves with broad cuff with large circular black braid covered non-functional button on each, the button covering a hidden snap. Diagonally set welt pockets at front hips. Lined in cream satin, which gives slight "piped" effect to outer edges. Designer's label at inside back collar: "B… more
Date: 1990
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Dress of royal blue polyester. Bodice and upper skirt of knit, lower part of skirt of satin. Full-length, bateau neckline, long sleeves with two self-covered buttons and loops at wrists. Skirt gathered at knees with arcing seam where knit and satin join, giving fullness to skirt. Shoulder pads. Attached underskirt. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Dress of black velvet and blue satin; bodice is one-shoulder in velvet with black velvet bows backed in white satin at the left shoulder and right hip. Full-length; full gathered skirt in satin; center back zipper. Hips have interior pleated structure and point on back is weighted. Unlined.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Dress of black velvet and moire. Form fitting; floor length; bateau neckline at front; low asymmetrical triangle back. Long fitted sleeves with 4" invisible zippers. Bodice and upper portion of skirt are of velvet; bottom of dress has three tiered moire ruffle attached asymmetrically to skirt at above knee length on left and diagonally to right side below knee; Hanging loops on inside at shoulder; binding at armhole seam. Hidden zipper at left side seam; fully lined. Designer's label: Bill Blas… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Evening dress

Description: Gown of teal green satin. Floor length; straight silhouette. Sleeveless with attached, pleated shoulder/arm cape which drapes around the back to form low V-shaped back. Front trimmed in black iridescent bugle beading in four rows at front shoulder area along raglan line. Center back has gathers at bottom of V that forms drapery folds to the floor. Three hook & eye closures at back. Petersham of matching grosgrain ribbon. Retailer label at bottom left hem: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1984/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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