Spectacular 1970s Bill Blass Red Organza & Gold Metallic Applique Dress designer-louis-vuitton The silver velvet shows creases

The silver velvet shows creases at the elbow as shown

This trim is picked up again in the edging of the jacket and tie belt

Women's Wear Daily called him 'a designer in a lovely world of his own'

This dress is from the Fall 2009 collection and was a piece that was produced in limited quantities for retail

Spectacular 1970s Bill Blass Red Organza & Gold Metallic Applique Dress designer-louis-vuitton The silver velvet shows creasesA 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