EMPIRE LINE SILHOUETTE - EARLY 60's VINTAGE COCKTAIL DRESS - BILL BLASS for MAURICE RENTNER
Elegant simplicity! 1960's vintage early BILL BLASS cocktail dress. Ink black wool crepe, silk satin and cotton broadcloth. High empire waist, a-line shift. Deep scooped neckline. Short sleeves. Corde button trim at center front yoke and pockets (3). Wide welted inset hip pockets. Hand picked center back zip closure. Bodice lined in silk satin. Dress flat lined. Impeccable couturier finishing!
Label:
BILL BLASS for MAURICE RENTNER
Note:
In 1959 Bill Blass became house designer at Maurice Rentner. His name was put on the label in 1960. In 1962 Blass became vice-president and purchased the company in 1967. In 1970 the name of the company was changed to Bill Blass, Ltd.
Approximate Measurements:
Bust - 35"
Shoulder, measured from seam to seam across back yoke - 15 1/2"
Hip - 38"
Center back length (from neck seam to hem edge) - 38"
Hem - 2"
Condition:
EXCELLENT condition!!
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