Vintage 70s Bill Blass Evening Dress Black Velvet Satin Fringe

Incredible and rare evening dress by the great American designer Bill Blass. A dramatic gown, it features striking panels of hand-knotted long fringe along the neckline and encircling the waist. The torso and fitted, long sleeves are in velvet and the voluminous, floor length skirt is in satin with a band of velvet trim around the hem. Zips down the back. Sleeves also feature hidden zippers at the cuffs. Torso is lined.

Label: 1) Bill Blass 2) Saks Fifth Ave (under the skirt)
Fabric: no tag. Top is silk velvet and bottom is silk satin by touch and looks!
Size tag: 6
Fit: like a modern US ladies small to medium, but please exact measurements below to ensure fit. Compare the numbers with a dress from your closet that fits you the way you like.

Condition: very good with no visible imperfections.

Shoulders 15"
Sleeves 24"
Chest 34"
Waist 28"
Drop waist (with fringe) 32"
Hips free
Length 56"