1960s Bill Blass Metallic Gold & Ivory Fused Silk Velvet Dress w Attached Neck Tie designer-teal-traina The rest of the dress

The rest of the dress is a simple sheath with long

In an article from Essence magazine Designer Willi Smith is noted as being a designer "who took much pride in birthing a youthful sportswear collection that pushed fashion's boundaries without breaking the bank

This is a wonderful little interior quilted jacket by Anne Klein - one of the foremost American sportswear designers

early piece from Pierre Cardin and that collaboration

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 The rest of the dressThis 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