Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Bill Blass Collection

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Bill Blass Collection

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Please click Bill Blass Exhibit to return to the exhibit page that contains thumbnail images of all the items in this collection.

Collection Items

  • Red silk charmeuse sheath evening gown; embellished in geometric woven designs in white and dark red and black and white bugle beads, Appliques of red and black velvet, jewel neckline, sleeveless, darts at waist, slight train at center back, center back zipper, ankle length, lined. From the Bill Blass Fall Ready-to-Wear line (for the fashion house Bill Blass Limited), designed by Swedish designer Lars Nilsson. This gown was the finale outfit of the runway show.

    This item is from Fall/Winter 2003-2004.
  • 2008.09.01.ab_detail.jpg

    Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. B. Shawl; 14 inches wide and 70 inches long. Almost certainly Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • Navy blue and white horizontal striped jersey ensemble. A. Dress; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; straight, unfitted cut; knee length; lined in white muslin; center back zipper. Almost certainly Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner.

    Worn with shawl (Object ID #2008.09.01.b) to form two piece ensemble.

    Worn by Peg Bradley.
  • Black and white pinstriped cotton suit. A. Blazer jacket; notched collar with reversed fabric on lower lapel; 2 button center front closure; straight sleeves; 2 double welt pockets with reverse fabric at hipline. B. Straight skirt; high-rise waistline; knee length. C. Vest; reverse fabric from rest of suit; 3 button center front closure.
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    Black and white pinstriped cotton suit. C. Vest; reverse fabric from rest of suit; 3 button center front closure. Worn with blazer jacket (Object ID #1999.81.a) and skirt (Object ID #1999.81.b) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Black crepe cocktail dress; deep V-neckline; set-in sleeves with large black mink cuffs; tucks at center front waist; gathered skirt into waistline; mid-calf length; attached self-fabric belt; gathered cummerbund; center front loop and button closures.

    Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
  • A. Navy blue silk chiffon cocktail dress; peignoir style; high neckline with attached, pleated tie; sheer bodice over slip-like interior camisole; straight sleeves; godet skirt with 6 accordian pleated godets set in; knee length. B. Navy blue silk chiffon covered leather belt; rhinestone buckle. Likely worn by donor, Beatrice Haggerty.
  • A. Black crepe cocktail sheath dress; jewel neckline; bell-shaped short sleeves, triple tiered pleated organza; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black silk taffeta ribbon tie belt; picot edge; 2 inches.
  • Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. A. Jacket; boxy; mandarin collar; 3 large navy blue buttons down front; two single welt pockets set on angle; long straight set-in sleeves; bands with one button on bottom of sleeves; back gathers into shoulder yoke; unlined. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; raised waistline; side seam zipper closure; knee length. With the slacks (Object ID #1999.276.c) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously.
  • Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. A. Jacket; boxy; mandarin collar; 3 large navy blue buttons down front; two single welt pockets set on angle; long straight set-in sleeves; bands with one button on bottom of sleeves; back gathers into shoulder yoke; unlined. C. Slacks; raised waistline; tapered legs. With the skirt (Object ID #1999.276.b) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously.
  • 1999.276.c.jpg

    Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. C. Slacks; raised waistline; tapered legs. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1999.276.a). With the skirt (Object ID #1999.276.b) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously.
  • A. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon evening dress; fit and flare; jewel neckline; natural waistline; sheer overbodice with camisole style underbodice of yellow silk crepe; center back zipper closure; row of tiny covered buttons as faux closure; long straight sleeves with tiny buttons at cuffs; inverted pleats on skirt; ballerina length; lined. B. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon belt; 1.5 inches wide.
  • 1997.158.a_detail.jpg

    A. Yellow paisley pattern silk chiffon evening dress; fit and flare; jewel neckline; natural waistline; sheer overbodice with camisole style underbodice of yellow silk crepe; center back zipper closure; row of tiny covered buttons as faux closure; long straight sleeves with tiny buttons at cuffs; inverted pleats on skirt; ballerina length; lined. Worn with belt (Object ID #1997.158.b).
  • A. Dark blue crepe shirtwaist dress; attached scarf at collar; 8 button center front closure; elasticized casing at waistline; cap sleeves; straight skirt; knee length; underlined. B. Dark blue snakeskin belt; 2 inches wide; large goldtone flat ornament; hidden hook closure.
  • Black crepe sheath dress; 3 inch wide lace collar; collar attached to dress by ribbon; long gathered sleeves with lace cuffs; invisible zipper closure; shoulder pads; unlined; five inch lace hem; knee length; lace is machine-sewn in flower pattern.
  • Red wool crepe shift dress; rolled collar with attached tie; rectangular silver grommet openings threaded with self-fabric bias tubes down center front and sleeve seams; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; knee length; underlined.
  • Blue and white plain weave linen day dress; V-shaped neckline; short bell sleeves; high waistline; white midriff trimmed with black buttons; skirt gathered into waistband; back kick pleat.
  • Black velvet and satin dress; left side of bodice is velvet, right side is satin; skirt is reversed; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; natural waistline with ribbon belt; bow at center front; straight skirt, slightly tucked at waist; center back zipper closure; knee length. "After 5" dress.
  • Deep purple silk jacquard evening ensemble. A. Blouse; bateau neckline; puffed sleeves with interior heading; uneven hemline, pulled up and pleated at left side hip revealing left leg; lined with China silk. B. Skirt; inverted pleats at center front knee level to floor; full evening length; elastic waist; unlined.
  • Navy blue jersey and satin evening gown; fit and flare; mock turtleneck; long straight sleeves; jersey bodice; satin stripe skirt overprinted with roses; center back zipper closure; wrap-around skirt; accordion pleated ruffle down left side front opening and on bottom; navy blue satin attached ribbon belt with fabric rose at left side front; full length.