1960s Bill Blass Metallic Gold & Ivory Fused Silk Velvet Dress w Attached Neck Tie designer-bill-blass I think this is the

I think this is the best Fedora I have ever seen

The skirt flows out from the waist and is cut in a sift A-line with a touch of fullness but in a sleek and subdued way

The cut is fitted and lean with a nipped in waist and set low on the hips

making it very easy to wear

1960s Bill Blass Metallic Gold & Ivory Fused Silk Velvet Dress w Attached Neck Tie designer-bill-blass I think this is 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