Fall 1987 Bill Blass Runway Strapless Black Velvet Detailed Blue Silk Dress w Elaborate Back Bow designer-yves-saint-laurent The parts that have a

The parts that have a slight 3D feel and sit slightly off of the base have an almost raffia feeling finish to it

It nips in at the waist and there is a large and elaborate bow that sets at the base of an angle seem coming from the bust

This fabric choice makes it comfortable to wear and perfect for tropical temperatures and sultry evenings

From the first Alexander McQuuen collection by Sarah Burton so historically important

Fall 1987 Bill Blass Runway Strapless Black Velvet Detailed Blue Silk Dress w Elaborate Back Bow designer-yves-saint-laurent The parts that have aThe twin of this dress walked the Fall 1987 Bill Blass runway. It was made under the creative direction of Bill Blass. I love that we found a reference photo from the runway so you can see just how fantastic this is once on. This is the actual dress worn Mikey Madison to the Oscars Nominees Dinner in February and she landed on several best dressed lists as a result. Bill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and