Fall 1974 Bill Blass Glossy Black Sequin & Silk Chiffon Dress w Feather Hem designer-fendi Reference Photo: Elle MacPherson for

Reference Photo: Elle MacPherson for Alaia S/S 1991

The sleeves are long and lean and the collar appropriately pointed

The color was very hard to photo - it has a definite pink undertone and is that magical color that lands squarely between red and pink and is partly dependent on the light in deciding

This little coat is wonderful

Fall 1974 Bill Blass Glossy Black Sequin & Silk Chiffon Dress w Feather Hem designer-fendi Reference Photo: Elle MacPherson forBill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and re launched it under his own name. This is from those early days and is a tremendously beautiful example of his work from this time period. 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 was always cut in a way that was flattering. Even when the dress