F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Camel Tone Lightweight Coat US10
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Bill Blass coat from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection is tailored from a lightweight camel-tone wool.
F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Camel Tone Lightweight Coat US10
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Bill Blass coat from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection is tailored from a lightweight camel-tone wool.
Bill Blass Tweed Coat, 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Brown tweed wrap coat by Bill Blass features wide lapels, menswear style patch pockets and a matching tweed belt with buckle.
Bill Blass 1970s Pea Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Nicely styled and fashioned Bill Blass pea coat from the 1970s in beige gabardine.
Bill Blass Paisley Edwardian Style Dress Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering a Bill Blass Paisley patterned coat of Edwardian inspiration.
1980's BILL BLASS double breasted wool coat with cord trim
By Bill Blass
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic, structured, black wool coat with double breasted collar and beautiful decorative corded trim designed by Bill Blass dating to the late 1970's, early 1980's.
Bill Blass Black Label Coat Cashmere Blend Lord & Taylor Vintage Mens Sz R42
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Bill Blass Black Label Cashmere Blend coat, likely made in the 90s.
Pale pink and beige tweed single breasted coat with tulle ruffle BILL BLASS NY
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink and beige tweed single breasted coat with tulle ruffle. Tweed composition: 37% nylon, 29% wool, 17% cotton, 17% polyester. Tulle ruffles edge. No fabric composition tag for...
1980's BILL BLASS purple asymmetrical silk satin gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Bill Blass gown in purple silk satin with a subtle sheen and a clean, elongated silhouette. The asymmetrical neckline is supported by a thin spaghetti strap on one side, while s...
Bill Blass 2 pc Oatmeal Wool Sheath Dress with Tie Front Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This timeless two piece ensemble is constructed of soft wool in a perfect neutral shade of oatmeal. The coat and dress are fully lined in nylon fabric of the the same shade. Marked...
Bill Blass Custom Emerald Cocktail Strapless Dress & Vest for Martha PB Size 8
By Bill Blass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Oh how Luxe! 1990s custom made ensemble by Bill Blass (when he was alive and designing) for Martha Palm Beach. Worn to an event once! Dress is a strapless emerald velvet bodice with ...
Bill Blass 1990s Does 1960s Size 6 Beaded Silk + Wool A Line Dress + Jacket Set
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s does 1960s BILL BLASS ivory / off white and grey beaded A-Line dress and blazer jacket ensemble ! Textured silk blend tailored bodice and jacket. Slight A Line skirt with ...
Bill Blass 1960s Vintage Silk Metallic 60s Mink Trimmed Dress Jacket Swing Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1960s BILL BLASS metallic silk A-Line dress or jacket! Features fabulous abstract prints in warm hues of gold, brown, silver, and bronze throughout. Soft brown mi...
Bill Blass Coat - Beige and White - 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a Bill Blass coat from the 1970's. The coat is beige on the exterior with small white polka dots patterned throughout the outside of the coat.
Early 1970s Fitted Bill Blass Camel Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful must-have: a classic, fitted early 1970s double breasted camel coat by Bill Blass. Coat has a silk lining of Bill Blass double BB logo.
Bill Blass Beaded Evening Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York City, NY
Still with tag of $8310 spectacular evening coat by Bill Blass. Collection 1998. Wool adorned with bugle and caviar beads, crystals and micro sequin .
1960's Bill Blass Fuschia Boucle Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stay adorable and warm in this 1960's Bill Blass fuschia bouclé coat with forest green, cream, navy, and orange colors weaved together.
Bill Blass 1980's Pink Coral Pom Pom Wool Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass 1980's Pink Coral 100% Wool Coat with Pom Poms.
1980s Bill Blass White Silk Lined Fox Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
make a statement this winter with a ravishing fur coat from Bill Blass Paris! Perfect for an evening event or just casually strutting your best look off the slopes!
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Bill Blass Vintage Coat in Black Flocked Velvet With Pockets and Belt
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning black late 1970's vintage Bill Blass designer coat has front pockets and a the design of the flocked velvet resembles an animal print or rippling water.
Bill Blass 1970s Reversible Plaid & Corduroy Coat / Dress with Pockets Size 12.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus 1970s reversible plaid & corduroy coat / dress with pockets is a size 12.
Vintage Bill Blass Strawberry Red Pink Dress and Embroidered Coat Suit Outfit
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
There is a back metal zipper down the center seam with a hook and eye for closure. The coat is fully lined and the Bill Blass and Saks Fifth Avenue labels are found in both of the pi...
Bill Blass Matisse Inspired Embroidered Sequined Dress Ensemble, Spring 1988
By Bill Blass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Bill Blass, Runway Spring 1988, Matisse inspired dress ensemble. Strapless dress with emerald green silk satin box pleated skirt with black tubular linen bodice with grosgrain detai...
Early 1980's Bill Blass Tapestry-Style Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in San Francisco, CA
japanese-inspired pattern, exquisitely matched throughout the construction. Fully lined in silk leopard design, natural horn buttons. Highly collectable piece. Made in USA of importe...
Seymour Fox A-Line Coat with Fisher Collar
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand-sewn coat with gold grommet-embellished belt & mink fur collar.
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Size: 12/14
1970's Bill Blass for Bond Street White & Checked Belted Coat Dress with Scarf
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1970's coat dress featuring a white cotton twill bodice and an emerald green and red checked patterned skirt with matching scarf. A contrasting red checked belt is also pa...
1970s Bill Blass Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Austin, TX
1970s Bill Blass woven coat with two front pockets, buttons down front.
1970s Vintage Bill Blass Coat w/Fur Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in Studio City, CA
This killer 1970s coat by designer Bill Blass features a graphic pattern of alternating brown and black chenille embroidery with black duchess satin embroidered with gold metallic th...
BILL BLASS 1970S TAILORED BLACK WOOL COAT
Located in Alford, MA
A timeless piece, this man-tailored Bill Blass coat is nicely finished, with a wide notched collar and hidden buttons under a front placket.
Bill Blass White Matelasse Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass cotton matelasse coat with mandarin collar and white lace applique embellishment.
Bill Blass Wheat Pattern Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, ivory ground yellow and french blue "wheat" pattern silk organza coat.
1960s Bill Blass Floral Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This is a brightly-hued floral coat by designer Bill Blass from the beginning of his career at Maurice Rentner.
Bill Blass Satin Evening Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, satin, evening/opera coat. The outside of the coat is a deep emerald green satin, with a ruched detail at the collar and a tie at the neck.
Bill Blass Double Face Wool Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, charcoal grey, double face wool coat, with notched collar, no closures, roomy and casual with roll up sleeves.
Bill Blass Indian Inspired Evening Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner gold lame, navy brocade, Indian inspired evening coat.
Bill Blass Ivory and Black Evening Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, duchess satin,evening coat. Body of the coat is ivory, collarless, having a striking, wide band of black at the hem.
Bill Blass Floral Chine Taffeta Spring Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, floral print, chine taffeta, light weight, spring, 3/4 coat with large flap pockets and one breast pocket.
Bill Blass Beaded Plaid Coat Runway 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bill Blass beaded plaid coat runway 1970s...Simple & elegant this coat is made from a densely woven twill that has black and white woven grids, which are outlined and filled ...
Bill Blass Pinstripe Coat Suit
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Beautifully tailored, menswear-inspired 1970s outfit from master Bill Blass, consisting of coat, skirt, and vest.
Bill Blass Wide Wale Corduroy Car Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, super, wide wale, brick red, double breasted corduroy car coat.
Bill Blass Pink Silk Satin Oversized Cocoon Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Studio City, CA
Bill Blass pink silk satin oversized cocoon coat with dolman sleeves, clover lapels and pockets.
1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street Paisley Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Austin, TX
1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street paisley cotton coat with belt.
Bill Blass Peach Coat/ Day Dress, Circa 1980
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a thick peach coat or day dress by Bill Blass, from the 1980's.
Bill Blass Double Face Cashmere Coat with Smocking Detail
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, red, double face, cashmere, coat having 3/4 sleeves, a notched collar, a single button closure and back smocking detail.
1960s Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Embroidered Velvet Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This coat shows Bill Blass's cool clean understanding of line and shape as well as his taste for luxurious detailing and interesting combinations of materials from the beginning of h...
1970's Bill Blass Mustard Double Face Wool Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This fabulous Bill Blass mustard color boiled wool swing coat from the 1970's is a classic shape that is generous in fit.
1960s Bill Blass for Bond Street Rain Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning polka dot trench coat, I believe from the 70s. Label says 'Bill Blass for Bond Street' and another label which shows it was purchased from Nordstrom.
Bill Blass Velour for Bond Street Trench Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful vintage Bill Blass for Bond Street trench coat! In a rich navy color with warm neutrals adorned in an abstract pattern.
Red and navy check plaid coat Bill Blass Signature
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and navy check plaid coat. Zip in the front and on both side ( length= 22 cm)
Bill Blass Long Orange Crushed Velvet Coat with Fur Cuffs
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass floor length coat dates to the 1970's.
Bill Blass Wool Serape
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, pumpkin tone, short, fleece wool, serape, having one sleeve and a shawl-like detail that extends and wraps around the shoulder.
Bill Blass Military Style Puffer Vest
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Military Style Puffer Vest
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Size: No size tag; fits like modern M
Bill Blass for Bond Street Velvet Leopard Print Coat 1970s Sz M
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous coat was made by Bill Blass for Bond Street, most likely in the early 1970s.
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Mod Metallic Zigzag Stripes Coat Dress, 1960s
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This magnificent metallic coat dress dates back to the Sixties, when an up-and-coming Bill Blass was still designing for Maurice Rentner, the decades-old American label he would even...
Bill Blass 60's Vermillion Wool Military Coat with Bouillon Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
This incredibly crisp, beautifully executed military style coat in a vibrant vermilion wool Melton fabric is Bill Blass at his early best!
Bill Blass for Bond Street Velevt Trench
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Velour printed Trench style coat designed by Bill Blass for Bond Street. Dark blue ground with shades of orange,pale yellow and white.
Bill Blass Navy and Gray Wool Coat with Sequin Detail - 6 - 1970's
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful Bill Blass wool coat is textured and has beads and sequins making a checkered pattern.
Bill Blass Snakeskin Print Raincoat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, classic, satin, snakeskin print, mackintosh, style coat with a gray, chalk stripe, wool flannel lining..
BILL BLASS For Bond Street c.1970s Multicolor Paisley Print Double Breasted Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Bill Blass for Bond Street c.1970's multi-color paisley print double breasted coat.
Bill Blass Python Cropped Jacket
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, ivory, genuine, python copped jacket. No collar, no closures with vertical top stitching detail.
Bill Blass for Bond Street Trench
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass for Bond Street, pink trench with epaulettes, safari style breast and hip pockets an inverted pleat detail at the back.
1970's Bill Blass Silk Coat with an Exuberant Floral Pattern and Stunning Colors
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1970's silk coat from Bill Blass is just stunning. The colorful print is so evocative of the decade.
Black wool jersey coat covered with black sequin Bill Blass Circa 1980's
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool jersey coat covered with black sequin. Black chiffon lining. Pocket on both side. Black satin ribbon belt. Buttons and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE M
Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus Vintage Ostrich Feather Coat
By Neiman Marcus, Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
A multicolored ostrich feather coat by Bill Blass that looks like it walked straight off the runway.
BILL BLASS 1970S MAXI DRESS AND CROPPED JACKET
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Perfectly proportioned Bill Blass ensemble consisting of a cropped jacket over a sleeveless, high-waisted maxi dress in black wool crepe. The slim cut collarless jacket has bound but...
1980’s Bill Blass Red Dress & Jacket Ensemble
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass made a name for himself designing clothes for east coast society and this elegant two piece dress ensemble has all the bells and whistles of a ‘ladies who lunch’ look. Th...
Bill Blass Organza Evening Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, ivory, organza, evening coat with a stand up collar, horizontal pleat detsil, along the body of the coat and short sleeves.
Bill Blass Embroidered Velvet Coat
Located in New Hope, PA
This is just an amazing coat from Bill Blass, designed in the late 1960's or very early 1970's.
Bill Blass 2pc Paisley Print Shift Dress & striped Jacket Set circa late 1960's
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a two piece black and white coat with a paisley print dress by Bill Blass. The coat has a collar, side slit pockets, a matching paisley print lining, and one button closure.
Bill Blass Linen Dress Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Austin, TX
Bill Blass off- white linen coat dress with blue collar, cuffs and pocket. 39" bust, 38" waist, 24" sleeve, 42" length.
Bill Blass Double Face Wool Swing Coat
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, double face wool, collarless, swing coat with huge patch pocket detail.
Bill Blass Color Block Coat and Skirt Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, color block coat in shades of beige, red and royal blue, inspired from antique Amish Quilts.
A vintage 1970s Bill Blass paisley print orange Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
A great coat for fall from American designer Bill Blass.
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in Geneva, CH
Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....
Sold|$1,795
Size: One Size
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s
By Mignon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching. The dress has a back pai...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing teal blue vintage coat by Karl Lagerfeld in a heavy wool, alpaca and angora blend. Oversized fit with notched lapels, thick sleeve cuffs and triangular patch pockets. Comes w...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Rayon Jersey Knit Vintage Sleeveless Gown
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite vintage early 2000s TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche black rayon jersey evening gown ! Features ruched detail above the back rear. Sashes hang from each side. H...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk velvet coat with the long elegant lines of the 1930s labelled 'Gladding's, Providence Since 1766'. It has long sleeves darted a the shoulders to ad...
Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Circa 1973 Vintage Draped Bodice Red Chiffon Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular Vintage 1973 Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Documented Evening Dress An exquisite piece of fashion history, this 1973 Loris Azzaro Couture or Runway sample evening dress is ...
$1,353
Size: Italian 44
Prada by Miuccia Prada Spring Summer 1996 Runway Collection Silk Printed Skirt
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Prada Spring/Summer 1996 Runway Silk Skirt From one of Prada’s most iconic collections, this yellow and cream printed silk...
Venerated designer and philanthropist Bill Blass helped define style for women of means during the late 20th century and inspired generations of fashion industry professionals and enthusiasts all over the world.
Blass designed garments that saw a playful mingling of notes both subdued and bold, and his clothes were comfortable, easy to wear and sexy. The Indiana native was influenced by the likes of Coco Chanel and became famous for refined, simple looks that appealed to prominent women such as Brooke Astor and Gloria Vanderbilt.
Blass didn’t endeavor to produce showstoppers — he worked with quality materials, and his modern designs boasted meticulous tailoring. He glamourized sportswear with chic lines and dramatic colors, and by way of subtle, graceful ruffles or a tasteful application of sequins, he introduced modest flair to his day dresses and evening dresses. Vintage Bill Blass clothing is just as relevant today as it was during the height of his career.
Blass, who spent his spare time sketching red-carpet looks in his school notebooks as a kid, left home at 17 and moved to New York City, where he trained at the McDowell School of Fashion. After finishing design school, he joined the U.S. Army and fought in World War II. When the war was over, Blass returned to Manhattan. In 1946 he joined the fashion house Anna Miller and Co., where he worked as a design assistant for Anna Miller and her brother Maurice Rentner.
Anna Miller and Co. merged with Maurice Rentner, Ltd. in 1959, and Blass became the company's head designer. There he quickly built a name for himself and was soon a staple of the postwar fashion scene, impressing even the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar at the time, Diana Vreeland. Blass expanded into designing menswear and was the first couture designer in America to create a collection for men.
In 1970, Blass gained ownership of Rentner and renamed the company after himself. Blass employed a licensing-based business strategy, and soon his name marked a full array of accessories and apparel, including Bill Blass jeans, watches, home furnishings, eyewear and luggage. Blass's renown and success expanded considerably, as fashion bearing his name became more accessible than it had ever been.
Throughout his life, Blass made considerable contributions to the AIDS care center at Cornell Medical Center and to the New York Public Library. In 1962, he became a founding member of the Council of Fashion Designs of America (CFDA) trade association, which promotes American designers around the world. The CFDA presented Blass with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987, and he was the first recipient of their Humanitarian Leadership Award in 1996.
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