Easy to Wear Fall 1994 Bill Blass Red Silk Crepe Gathered Front Halter Dress designer-marni A panel of the plaid

A panel of the plaid silk sits almost like a cape over the shoulders

It is set in a series of hand draped panels that are woven together to softly wrap and hug the bodice and down to the waist

but subtle detail

The interior construction is very well done - it has its own built in bra area so no additional underpinning is required there

Easy to Wear Fall 1994 Bill Blass Red Silk Crepe Gathered Front Halter Dress designer-marni A panel of the plaidIn 1970 Bill Blass was working for the Maurice Rentner label and he had the opportunity to buy the company. He did and once it was his, he re launched it under his own name and history was made. Blass was arguably one of the most famous of the American designers. He mixed simple styles with luxurious materials and his clients loved it. His evening was spectacular and yet always flattering. He knew how to walk that line perfectly. This is a gorgeous