1960s Bill Blass Metallic Gold & Ivory Fused Silk Velvet Dress w Attached Neck Tie designer-teal-traina One hidden pocket along the

One hidden pocket along the hip

early piece from Pierre Cardin and that collaboration

Really a beauty and a rare piece

The collar is cut so that once you snap up the row of snaps it sits up to frame your neckline and add that little extra bit of drama and flare

It is cut slim through the hips and then widens out into a soft A-line as it nears the hem

1960s Bill Blass Metallic Gold & Ivory Fused Silk Velvet Dress w Attached Neck Tie designer-teal-traina One hidden pocket along theThis is early Bill Blass and the fabric that it is made out of is just beautiful and very special. Dresses like this one really show his love of fabric and unusual textures. His earlier pieces especially showcased unusual textile choices that were a contrast to his simple cuts. He continued to do this throughout his career but I feel that the earlier pieces showcase it the best. The dress is made from a beautiful silk velvet that is fused onto a silk