Gorgeous Spring 1989 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Halter Chiffon w Trailing Shoulder Panels designer-donald-brooks The runway reference photos and

The runway reference photos and tiny clip of video we found give you an idea of the incredible movement of the dress

It has a mix of showgirl

Each sleeve has the same gold cord circling it

tightly spaced seams that curve and create the ruffled effect that frames the neckline in a graceful swoop of fabric

Gorgeous Spring 1989 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Halter Chiffon w Trailing Shoulder Panels designer-donald-brooks The runway reference photos andBill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and re launched it under his own name. 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 in particular seemed to have a way of flattering the wearer. He knew how to walk that line perfectly. This is a very chic little example of his work from this time period