Spectacular 1970s Bill Blass Red Organza & Gold Metallic Applique Dress designer-geoffrey-beene Really a beautiful gown

Really a beautiful gown

Fully lined and closes with a back painted metal zipper

The effect that these create whenever you move is jaw dropping

Hanae Mori and the butterfly are almost synonymous

He was known for his impeccable tailoring and finishes and at the time employed some of the best tailor and seamstresses in the business

Spectacular 1970s Bill Blass Red Organza & Gold Metallic Applique Dress designer-geoffrey-beene Really a beautiful gownA few years ago I had this dress in the opposite colourway of a red on gold and I was so happy to have found this opposite version with its gold on red. Bill 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