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Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of purple chiffon with gold lamé. A) Blouse has long purple chiffon bishop sleeves with gold lamé in abstract floral pattern; bound cuffs have self-covered button and snap closure. Body of blouse is of silk with orange abstract dots and gold lamé with purple abstract wave design. Rounded neckline and armseyes are trimmed in purple rope braid. Shirring at center front hemline and pleating at center back hemline. Center back closure of five self-covered buttons and loops. Unlin… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill

Draped dress

Description: Dress of white and gold lamé. Wrap-style with two large hook and eye closures on waistline; five small hook and loops on center front close the bodice which comes to a low V in front. Skirt gathers into waistline; hem slopes up in front. Long sleeves; no collar. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label, size and care tags. b) Matching tie belt which comes to a point at the ends.
Date: 1974
Creator: Blass, Bill

Dress

Description: Dress of ivory knit. Knee-length or slightly longer A-line dress, sleeveless, with rounded neckline. Narrow band of navy blue piping around armholes, neck-hole, and in an openwork section at top of right shoulder where piping outlines edges and is made to appear as if it is "laced" between the edges, with large floppy bow at top. Two slit side seam pockets, and two very thin navy blue string belt loops at sides. 6" slit at right side seam from hem upwards. Center back opening with zipper fr… more
Date: 1974/1979
Creator: Blass, Bill

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

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

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

Jacket

Description: Jacket of black velvet in short, box style. Peter Pan collar with one button and loop closure at neckline. Long sleeves gather at shoulders; matching button closure on the sleeve cuffs. Shoulder pads; lined in black synthetic. Designer label: Blassport Evidence of tag removed at left front opening.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill

Openwork detail dress

Description: White linen dress with curved faggot detailing. Flower at the front collar. Peter pan collar. Short sleeves. Shift dress. Lined in white fabric. Center back zipper closure with 5 hook & eyes on collar. Bill Blass designer's label at top right. And care label in middle below the zipper.
Date: 1973
Creator: Blass, Bill

Shift dress

Description: Shift style dress of red ultrasuede. Pointed collar. Extended shoulder sleeve; patch breast pocket. Front button closure. Belt loops. Unlined. Designer's label: Blassport Care-label attached to designer label.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Blass, Bill

Shirtwaist dress

Description: Shirt dress of reddish-brown ultra-suede with round collar and long button placket down front-center. Patch pocket at left bust. Long sleeves with 2" cuffs with button closure and shoulder pads. 12" slit from hem at center-front. Designer's Label: "Blassport" Fabric label: "Skinner Ultra Suede Fabric" (Skinner is a textile company) "6" b) Belt tie of self-suede is 1.25" wide and 44" in length.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of white linen. A) Jacket/top. About waist length, with slight flare and peplum effect at waist. High "U" neckline. Short sleeves with cap/pleated "puff" at upper edge. Center front closure with 5 circular buttons and self ruffle on either side of plaquet. Lined with heavy white satin. Built-in shoulder pads. Designer's label at neckline: "Bill Blass" At right seam: Care Size: "8" Union label. B) Skirt. Knee-length or slightly below. Straight, with slight seaming from 1" waist… more
Date: 1975/1983
Creator: Blass, Bill

Skirt ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black wool with pink, green, yellow, and blue square print. A) Jacket with convertible collar; 8 fisheye darts; 2-piece sleeves; 2 flap pockets in front. Designer's Label at inside back neck: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus" ILGWU label at inside left seam: "921367" Size label at inside left seam: "10". B) Skirt, floor length; CF seam; 1" waistband; Size label: "10" Direction label: "Front" C) Blouse of pink silk knit; bishop sleeves gather into… more
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Blass, Bill

Sportswear ensemble

Description: Skirt suit and scarves. A) Jacket of black wool knit; round neck; double breasted; waist length; non-working buttons; straight sleeves; zipper at center back; lined; shoulder pads. B) Skirt of black wool with one inch waist band; double-breasted style with four gold buttons; straight to knee; back has vent; four darts; back zipper; Union label. C) Scarf of purple wool; rectangle shape. D) Scarf of red silk with paisley design.
Date: 1975/1995
Creator: Blass, Bill

Tweed skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of pale brown and pale aqua tweed knit with various widths of multicolored yarns in a check weave. a) Jacket. Collar and cuffs of double faced pale yellow net with fringe of piled yarns of different lengths and colors. Button front closure with four square, bronze plastic buttons. Long sleeves; shoulder pads. Lined in olive satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Tag below designer's label: "Made in U.S.A of Imported Fabric" Retailer's label at inside left: "Ber… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill

Wrap dress

Description: Belted wrap dress a) Wrap dress of lime green polyester/cotton blend. Sleeveless; ruffled opening and hem. Knee length. Interior tie closure. Designer label: Bill Blass Size/content tag. b) Tie belt of matching fabric. Rectangular; 1 1/2" wide.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Blass, Bill

Skirt suit

Description: Suit of gray wool. a) Jacket,. 2 front pockets; double-breasted with 6 buttons and 3 buttonholes; left breast pocket; wide lapels; 2 vents in back of jacket; lined; Designer's label at left side: "Leon Block / New York" Retailer's label at inside neck: "Saks Fifth Avenue / Park Avenue Room" Care tag. b) pants. full length. front plastic zipper; lined; c) Skirt. pleat in front; plastic zipper in back; lined.
Date: 1975/1978
Creator: Block, Leon

Knit Dress

Description: Little girl’s dress of blue gray wool knit. Long sleeves; rounded neckline. Button closure at shoulders of two wooden buttons on each side. Two patch pockets. Lined in blue green synthetic. Designer's label: "Baby Dior"
Date: 1970
Creator: Bohan, Marc

Handbag

Description: Clutch handbag of brown reptile skin piped in brown leather with brown leather inverted frame. Tuck-able shoulder strap of brown leather. Flip clip closure of brass with 2 1/4" arched release covered in matching reptile skin trimmed in brass. Interior lined in black leather with one zippered pocket. Stored in Gucci dust bag of white cotton flannel. Designer's plate: Barbara / Bolan / Made in Italy Measurements: 22cm L, 16cm H (without strap), 5cm W
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bolan, Barbara

Hat

Description: Traditional Peruvian woman's bowler/derby style hat of black felt. Hatband of black satin ribbon and braid with two tassels at left side. Sweatband is stamped "Borsalino / Calidad Superior" with size 4 tag. Interior of crown is labeled: "Barcelona / Original Legitimo / A. T. Huanuni / Marca Registrada / Tipo Borsalino"
Date: 1975/1999
Creator: Borsalino
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