Documented 1974 Bill Blass Red Sequin Snakeskin Print Halter Dress designer-ted-lapidus I was seriously bowled over

I was seriously bowled over with this one

Due to press speculation

The edges are finished with the tiniest of stitches and help give a subtle waving effect to them that makes it sit and move even better

Woven through the cream silk and silk thread are defining lines of gold thread that really define the design on the silk and give it an added feeling of luxury

The twin of this stunning blue crushed velvet maxi dress by Oscar de la Renta is held in the Goldstein Museum of Design (the last photo is their collection archive photo) and they have this dated as being from the 1960-1965 period

Documented 1974 Bill Blass Red Sequin Snakeskin Print Halter Dress designer-ted-lapidus I was seriously bowled overI love when I can document a dress and this gorgeous Bill Blass number is not only dated but was used for the ad campaign that year in conjunction with Martha's, a high end boutique of this time period. The dress comes straight from its original owner and was extremely well cared for. It even retains its original snakeskin belt which I have never seen on the very few examples of this dress that I have seen come to market in the past. This beautiful