1980s Bill Blass Couture Black and White Beaded Evening Dress period_1890s this thigh-length dress has an

this thigh-length dress has an empire waist with knife-pleat skirt and sheer voluminous bishop sleeves

This slouchy

The gown was later sold in 1997 at Christie's Auctions in Manhattan for $25

designed this dress as a perfect example of the casual "American look" design movement she spearheaded in the early-mid 20th century

She mixed her love of surrealism along with fun and frivolity in this showstopper

1980s Bill Blass Couture Black and White Beaded Evening Dress period_1890s this thigh-length dress has anGorgeous, heavily beaded Bill Blass evening dress. Form fitting floor length maxi dress with wide jewel neckline and long sleeves. The dress is primarily black, save for contrasting sleeves in a lightly crinkled white fabric. The sleeves are heavily beaded in a romantic curving design that resembles curled ostrich feathers. The sleeves have a pointed end and feature buttons. Neck to waist zipper on back. Bill Glass grew up in Depression era Indiana,