Fall 1974 Bill Blass Glossy Black Sequin & Silk Chiffon Dress w Feather Hem designer-etro The clutch closes with a

The clutch closes with a hidden snap closure and the bag has one as well

This one is no exception and has beautifully tailored lines and a touch of extravagance with that large front bow detail despite its simple "little black dress" lines

Along that center line are two rows of ruffles set on either side of the zipper

Pola Negri

Waist: 14-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Fall 1974 Bill Blass Glossy Black Sequin & Silk Chiffon Dress w Feather Hem designer-etro The clutch closes with aBill 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