Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-karl-lagerfeld The bodice is crossed and

The bodice is crossed and scooped low and each shoulder cut wide to give it a real fifties flare and feel - a theme that often runs through Miuccia's work

It is in what I would consider excellent shape with no flaws to note and pretty much appears to not have been worn much if it all

much better then it could ever look on a dress form - and a rare find

I love the textured fabric and the little white square 'dots' that cover the dress from bust to hem

Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-karl-lagerfeld The bodice is crossed andThis is a gorgeous and early Bill Blass coat that has a very unusual design. Either side of the side panels are only sewn together once they reach the lower bust. This creates a wonderful movement to the panels when you move and also allows what you are wearing under it to peek though. It is made out of a gold metallic silk brocade that combines deep coppers and a startling coral. The collar is a neat and high and the shoulders are structured but un