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Vintage Bill Blass Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
A chic and colourful dress by Bill Blass. The dress is in a colourful print of pink,blue,green and
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass cream & burnt orange silk dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This Bill Blass silk dress if fully lined with cream silk. The wonderful blend of cream and the
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1970s Casual Dresses

Bill Blass Silk Cut Velvet Dress 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black semi sheer silk dress by Bill Blass covered with black velvet dots with grey
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Lace Trim Navy Silk Dress 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful navy blue silk dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a sweetheart neckline and
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass One Shoulder Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass one shoulder black crepe dress. Size: 4/6 Measurement: 35”/ Waist: 34” / Hip: 35
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1970s American Evening Gowns

BILL BLASS Size M Black Silk Shoulder Cut Out Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Francisco, CA
BILL BLASS cocktail dress comes in a black silk featuring a turtleneck, shoulder cut out detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Chocolate Brown Tiered Silk Party Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant chocolate brown tiered silk party dress by Bill Blass. Simple and chic. Details
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Green, Red and Gold Print Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bill Blass 1989 silk lame metallic leopard print in green, red and gold long sleeve dress with
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Carmel, CA
Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk taffeta strapless gown with attached shawl. Vintage from the 1980s
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Black Lace and Silk Tafetta Maxi Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Black Lace long sleeve dress with silk taffeta skirt and black ribbon sash
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress in heavy silk crepe with large diamonte buttons. Easy
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980 Bill Blass Matisse Print Silk Chiffon Overlay & Matching Shift Dress Set
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bill Blass beautiful Matisse-inspired floral print silk cocktail dress with matching silk
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1980s American Mini Dresses

Bill Blass Dress with Circle Insets 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black dress from Bill Blass. It has long sleeves with zipper wrists and a subtle A line
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details
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1990s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass 1979 Beige Silk and Ostrich Feather Slit Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass 1979 Beige Silk and Ostrich Feather Slit Evening Dress Fall 1979 Collection Beige/Peach
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Bill Blass Vintage Salmon Pink Dress Silk Draped Sleeveless Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This is such an elegant vintage 1990's Bill Blass salmon pink silk column evening dress. Bill Blass
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress. Black silk organza with lace inserts with self
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Spring 1994 Colorful Large Dot Silk Halter Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This sensational vintage Bill Blass evening gown is from his 1994 runway collection and it is
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture Vintage 1970s Royal Blue Silk Satin Belted 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage BILL BLASS Couture royal blue silk satin dress! This gem was completely hand
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Circa 1980 Bill Blass Black Silk Cocktail Dress With a Twist
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass puts a sophisticated twist on the ‘little black dress’. This sleek design is fabricated
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass lacquered lace black silk chiffon evening dress from the 1970s. This beautiful evening
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuff Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuf. Thin silver lurex thread. SIZE L
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1960s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

1990s Bill Blass Peach Water Color Floral Print Strapless Flowy Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Bill Blass Peach Water Color Floral Print Strapless Flowy Silk Dress. Perfect Dress for
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Bill Blass Color-Blocked Purple Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Hem
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Bill Blass 4-Layer Color-Blocked Purple, Brown and Rust Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1990s Bill Blass 2 Tone Silk Charmeuse Dress In Mauve and Burnished Gold
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1990s Bill Blass 2-tone silk charmeuse dress in mauve and burnished gold: Bias cut with
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1990s American Evening Dresses

BILL BLASS Black Silk Cocktail Draped Dress with Rose Detail Size 2
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass dress is composed of a black silk. Features a wrap style with side drape and rose
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Black Silk Satin Strapless Cocktail Dress with Tailored Ruffles 2
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass black silk satin strapless fitted cocktail dress with tailored ruffle at the bodice top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

1990s BILL BLASS Brown Beaded Long Sleeves Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 90s Bill Blass Brown Printed Beaded Embellished metallic sequin long sleeve cocktail dress
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1990s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Black Silk Crepe di Chine & French Lace Accented Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass simply beautiful and timeless elegant black silk crepe di chine accented with
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1970s American Sheath Dresses

Bill Blass Early 2000s Silk Chiffon Brown Bronze Fully Sequined Sheath Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with tags vintage BILL BLASS, by MICHAEL VOLBRACHT brown / bronze fully sequined
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Chiffon and Lace Sequined Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage BILL BLASS 1970s black boho evening dress! Features semi sheer dolman
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Bill Blass golden silk chiffon metallic tiger stripe cocktail dress 1970
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous Bill Blass golden metallic stripe silk chiffon, tiger print cocktail dress with gold cord
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 6 Lipstick Red One Shoulder 90s Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s BILL BLASS for Saks 5th Avenue lipstick red one shoulder silk dress! Features a
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Vintage Bill Blass Black Net & Lace Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
We love this dress! This 1970's Bill Blass vintage black dress is made in a dotted net with lace
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Black Silk Long Sleeve Beaded Gown Size 10
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black silk adorned with silver and champagne hued beads on
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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Tulle and Silk Ribbon Embroidered in Black and Crème Dress Size 8
By Bill Blass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
What a gorgeous dress designed by the Bill Blass team. True to his style, the dress is simple, luxe
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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Black & White red striped baby doll dress W/ pockets, 1980s Size 4
By Bill Blass
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fantastic Bill Blass dress. Featuring a crinoline under skirt with a Attached red silk bow belt
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1980s North American Day Dresses

1990s Bill Blass Size 8 10 Raspberry Pink Beige Silk Chiffon + Mohair Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and beige taupe beaded sleeveless cocktail dress
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Size 6 Black and White Gingham 1980s Silk Taffeta 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s BILL BLASS Size 6 black and white gingham silk taffeta dress with hot pink bows
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Cocktail Dress Black Illusion Lace Formal 70s Little Black Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Illusion lace & silk cocktail dress, made by Bill Blass, creator of
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1990S Bill Blass Mixed Pinks Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Strapless Floral Cocktail Dr
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
1990S Bill Blass Mixed Pinks Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Strapless Floral Cocktail Dress
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass for Saks Fifth Avenue Ruched Brown Jersey Knit Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Brown jersey knit dress by Bill Blass Drop waist and balloon sleeves Unlined Side Pockets Back
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before there was Halston, there was Bill Blass as the epitome of American style. Blass’ rise around
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Black Silk Gown with Rhinestone Straps and Details, 1960s
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning 1960s Bill Blass evening gown. Black silk with a high neckline, fitted through
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1960s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Blue & Purple Silk Strapless Bubble Gown w/Matching Scarf
By Bill Blass
Located in Studio City, CA
Bill Blass watermark silk strapless gown in an impressionist swirl of blues, greens and purples
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990'S BILL BLASS Silk Demi Couture Vest, Shirt, & Chiffon Blouse Ensemble XL
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
1990'S BILL BLASS Silk Demi Couture Vest, Shirt, & Chiffon Blouse Ensemble XL
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Bill Blass Size 8 Black Silk Lace Cut - Out Vintage 90s Long Sleeve Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic vintage early 1990s BILL BLASS black silk and lace cut-out dress ! This is
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Fall 1984 Beaded Fringe Bronze & Gold Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the dress, that can easily be replaced. Material: 2-Toned Silk Chiffon Fabric Sleeve Style: Long
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

BILL BLASS Size 2 Silver Black Silk Metallic Double Breasted Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in San Francisco, CA
BILL BLASS coat comes in a silver & black metallic silk featuring a notch lapel, slit pockets, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus Brown/White Silk Chemise Dress NWT Plus Size 18
By Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus, Bill Blass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Such a chic classic silk chemise designed by the late Bill Blass. NWT. (never worn) Purchased at
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1990s American Chemise Dresses

Bill Blass Red Lace Vintage Long Evening Runway Dress Spring Summer 1997
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Bill Blass Spring Summer 1997 runway dress is simply incredible! This stunning evening
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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Strapless Dress Ensemble with Blazer & One Shoulder Wrap XS Petite
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass ensemble includes three pieces in different variations and textures of silk and
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening
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1990s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Charming Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress from the 1980
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Vintage Red and Gold Silk Lurex Asian Inspired Gown, 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and super rare vintage 1970s BILL BLASS gold metallic lurex and silk evening dress! Bright
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Colorful Flower Print Strapless Sexy Black Vintage Dress, 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s BILL BLASS strapless silk dress! Soft black silk, with colorful flowers and abstract
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

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
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1990s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Bill Blass Silk Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary bill blass silk dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect bill blass silk dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an bill blass silk dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Bill Blass Silk Dress?

Prices for an bill blass silk dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $8,300, while, on average they fetch $1,000.

Bill Blass for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find vintage Bill Blass fashion on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bill Blass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Bill Blass no longer makes clothing and many of the accessories it was known for, such as patterned scarves. As of December 2021, the brand's offerings include only bags and shoes. However, you can buy vintage Bill Blass apparel from reputable online platforms. You'll find a collection of Bill Blass on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No — as of early 2022, Bill Blass clothing is no longer in production, but footwear and bags can be found on the brand’s official website. Older Bill Blass garments can be found at flea markets and on websites that specialize in the sales of vintage apparel and accessories. Always purchase Bill Blass clothing from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Bill Blass garments on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, at this time Bill Blass scarves are no longer in production. However, enterprising shoppers can find vintage options in thrift stores and on certain online platforms. Always purchase Bill Blass garments from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Bill Blass scarves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, at this time Bill Blass underwear styles are no longer in production. However, many secondhand options for clothing and footwear are still available to purchase, and new items can be found on the brand’s official website as well as by way of authorized retailers. Always purchase Bill Blass garments from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Bill Blass clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Bill Blass was a fashion designer who launched his own brand in 1970. He was born on June 22, 1922, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and died on June 12, 2022, in New Preston, Connecticut. You can find a collection of Bill Blass apparel on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bill Blass is an American fashion designer widely credited as a pioneer of the relaxed and elegant look favored in the late 20th century. Blass was one of the first American designers to print his name on his designs, and his collections of menswear and women’s wear expanded to include other items and accessories over the years. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 1987. Shop a wide range of Bill Blass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To buy Bill Blass clothing, you'll need to shop for vintage pieces, as the brand no longer produces apparel. Reputable online platforms are likely the best places to shop, as brick-and-mortar vintage clothing stores may not always have Bill Blass pieces available. You'll find a collection of Bill Blass on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bill Blass clothing can be purchased through various authorized retailers as well as on the brand’s official website. Always purchase Bill Blass garments from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic Bill Blass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.