Gorgeous Spring 1989 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Halter Chiffon w Trailing Shoulder Panels Starter a nod to a sailor

a nod to a sailor collar and a bit of a plunging front are the perfect finishes

This is a mixing of prints that has become iconic and instantly associated with Prada

It is a true deep black - some photos are slightly lighter to show detail

Reference Photo/Video: Spring 1991 Karl Lagerfeld Runway

Halston used 4-8 ply cashmere for these pieces and that high quality shows

Gorgeous Spring 1989 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Halter Chiffon w Trailing Shoulder Panels Starter a nod to a sailorBill 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 very chic little example of his work from this time period