1970s Bias Cut Silk Striped Bill Blass Maxi designer-ceil-chapman The top slips over the

The top slips over the head with a tie at the base of the keyhole at the front and the skirt closes with a side painted metal zipper and a button at the waist

A hand set curved inset sits at the bust for a little visual detailing

And those sleeves

This has one of the earliest Beene labels so would have been from a collection shortly after he opened his own house in New York in 1963 on 7th Avenue

The fabric is a silk organza that has gold thread shot through to the dress glows in the light while still staying beautifully vibrant

1970s Bias Cut Silk Striped Bill Blass Maxi designer-ceil-chapman The top slips over theDrop dead gorgeous bias cut silk dress from Bill Blass is in perfect condition and looks like it just stepped off the runway. Signature simplicity combined with genius cut are the hallmarks of this beauty. Made of a feather light silk chiffon that is cut on the bias, the colors are a soft baby blue mixed with crisp white striping. The bias cut allows it to skim your curves and adjust to fit you perfectly. The halter neck is a study in restraint two