10 Things To Watch For At This Year's Fashion Shows Feb 1, 2007
10 THINGS TO WATCH FOR AT THIS YEAR'S SHOWS - Fashion - New York Post Online Edition. Madison Avenue furrier Dennis Basso, who dressed Meryl Streep in those fabulous coats in "The Devil Wears Prada" (pictured) puts on a runway show for the first time. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bill Blass designer gets the right dresses on the right women Jan 30, 2007
Michael Vollbracht is the creative director for Bill Blass fashions. NEW YORK Michael Vollbracht, the creative director at Bill Blass, wears a second-hand suit while examining the final touches of a gown worth thousands of dollars that was headed for a Hollywood red carpet ... A new Bill Blass fragrance, another sign of success, is about to hit store shelves and he'll preview his fall collection for editors, stylists and buyers at New York Fashion Week on Feb. 6. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Behind the scenes at Fashion Week Jan 29, 2007
From really fun, delightful Heatherette shows to very poignant shows, [like] when Bill Blass retired from the business and was having the last show in the tents before Hurricane Floyd, I think, came in and shut us down for a day or two. I can't even tell you how hard the rain was pounding down on the tent. (Newsday -- New York City)
ACADEMY'S COSTUME BALL Jan 24, 2007
ACADEMY'S COSTUME BALL By RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI - Oscars - New York Post Online Edition. Costume designer: Chung Man YeeOrnate, elaborate and intricate, the bustiers, gowns and robes in the film are perfectly fit for royalty. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Deflecting too-thin model trend Jan 20, 2007
Michael Vollbracht, the creative director at Bill Blass, pointed out that in the 1980s and early '90s, top models Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford had more curvaceous figures. "Heroin chic changed a lot of things," he says. (Orlando Sentinel)
U.S. designers issue `healthy' guidelines Jan 19, 2007
Michael Vollbracht, the creative director at Bill Blass, which will stage its runway show Feb. 6, agrees that the industry needs to showcase apparel models who are also role models. But he also expects it will take time for industry eyes to adjust to a less-thin thin model. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
HOW DO I LOOK? Jan 17, 2007
Weisz s awards dresses can look too serious and dull, but this shade of scarlet and simple cut by Bill Blass make her look radiant and show off that creamy skin and post baby workout. Angelina Jolie (below right). (TimesOnline)
White dresses are relaxed fit for stars at Globes Jan 17, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007. Click to view larger picture. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
White, Metallic Gowns Dominate Red Carpet at Golden Globes Jan 16, 2007
Brightly colored dresses, including Renee Zellweger's emerald green strapless gown, Jada Pinkett Smith's pleated tangerine Armani Prive gown, Rachel Weisz's red strapless Bill Blass and Eva Longoria's navy gown with jeweled straps and bustline by Emanuel Ungaro, were rare and therefore really stood out. Top Video. (Fox News -- Views)
Hot, hot, hot Jan 15, 2007
This year, the show features designs from Angelo Marani, Jean Louis Scherrer, Vivenne Westwood, Carolina Herrara, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Zang Toi and others. And then there's the other fashion show -- in the audience, with some men in suits and ties and most women in their most stylish attire. (Shoals TimesDaily)
'Healthy Models' Initiative Precedes NYC's Fashion Week Jan 14, 2007
Michael Vollbracht, the creative director at Bill Blass, which will stage its next runway show Feb. 6, agrees that the industry has an obligation to showcase apparel models who are also role models. But he also expects it will take time for industry eyes to adjust to a less-thin thin model. (WNBC.com, NY)