Bill Blass 1980s Velvet and Silk Satin Strapless Gown

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Bill Blass 1980s Velvet and Silk Satin Strapless GownThis gown presents something of a dating mystery. Handwritten on an interior Bergdorf Goodman label seems to be "11 18 77." And indeed, the Blass fall 1977 collections (both main line and the diffusion line Blassport) prominently featured full silk satin skirts like the one on this dress. But other evidence suggests this dress is from the late 1980s, a decade later. First, it contains a tag which states MADE IN U. S. A. OF IMPORTED FABRIC. Having

like other Blass pieces from this era

neck to cuff: 24

Their satin shank buttons were hidden by an asymmetrical satin cummerbund (which we love)

100% cotton outer with a bemberg lining

when silk dresses with shank buttons went down the runway

but while the earlier trousers were commonly made of heavy gabardine wool

Silk navy button-down blouse with a gathered-waist silk skirt

Over decades

A similar (and less dramatic) partially concealed leg slit can be found on our Chanel 1980s-1990s Black Acetate-Rayon Pleated Skirt

Escada brown leather moto-pants from the early to mid 1980s

is made out of a visibly woven fabric

The fabric has worn through in a handful of places