Bill Blass
S/S 1991 Gold Sequin and Semi-Sheer Gold Patterned Gown [Runway Sample]
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S/S 1991 Bill Blass gold sequin and semi-sheer gold patterned gown (Runway Sample). Short sleeve suspended sequin fringe embellished bateau neck upper, contrasting with semi-sheer chiffon skirting with wrap tie closure at waist and gold-tone brocade floral and paisley pattern throughout. Interior semi-sheer gold brocade lace mini skirt lines the exterior chiffon overlay. Concealed back zip closure and snap closures at waist, with hook-and-eye closure at front waist. As seen on the runway on Francesca Ambrosetti. Runway Sample acquired directly from the Bill Blass Archive. An exceptionally rare collector's offering, accompanied by the designer's original sketch of the dress on vellum, along with fabric sample. In very good vintage condition with very minor missing sequins at back (unnoticeable when worn unless upon close inspection).
Measurements
Best fits size US 2.
Pit to Pit (Bust): 18.5" lying flat (37.0" when worn)
Waist: 12.5" lying flat (25.0" when worn)
Hip: 19.0" lying flat (38.0" when worn; based off of interior gold underskirt)
Length: 36.0" from shoulder to front hemline of interior gold underskirt; 64.2" from shoulder to longest point of chiffon overskirt
Returns
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Size Guide
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Numeric Size | 0-2 | 4 | 6-8 | 10 | 12-14 |
|
Bust |
32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38-39 | 40-41 |
| Waist | 23-25 | 26-27 | 28-30 | 31-32 | 33-36 |
| Hips |
32.5-35.8
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35.8-37.8
|
37.8-40 | 40-42.5 | 42.5-49.5 |
* All measurements are in inches.