Fabulous Fall 1986 Bill Blass Runway Brilliant Blue Silk Velvet Dress w Open Cut Out Back Sleeveless & Halters The belt is original and

The belt is original and attached at the sides by hidden threading

This one has a single button at the top of the front notched neckline

A version of it sits in the closet of countless celebrities

I love that it has pockets hidden away at the inset seams that run down the front

extravagant

Fabulous Fall 1986 Bill Blass Runway Brilliant Blue Silk Velvet Dress w Open Cut Out Back Sleeveless & Halters The belt is original andBill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and re launched it under his own name. Blass was arguably one of the most famous of the American designers. His forte was the ability to mix simple styles with luxurious materials and his evening wear in particular seemed to have a way of flattering the wearer. He knew how to walk that line perfectly. This is a gorgeous example of his work from this time period. You