Fashion Week Review: Safe and Comforting Feb 11, 2008
Light as a FeatherPeter Som's cocktail dresses for Bill Blass were a highlight of the week ... In his debut collection for Bill Blass, Peter Som did a pretty fine job of evoking the late American designer's effortless nonchalance with gray flannel pantsuits and swingy jackets over full skirts. (Time.com)
Revival of the fittest Feb 7, 2008
New collections from Halston, Leger, and Bill Blass share the spotlight with fashion's rising stars ... Thanks to new talent (and financing) some of the hottest tickets this week are at shows for Halston, Herve Leger, and Bill Blass ... With big-name runway shows such as Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Zac Posen, and Marc Jacobs taking place today and tomorrow, much of the early week excitement here revolved around the re-introduction of classic names Halston, Herve Leger, and Bill Blass. (Boston Globe)
Fashion week: Day four Feb 6, 2008
Also on Monday were previews from Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta, a 30th anniversary party for Betsey Johnson and a preview of the designs of Peter Som, who is attempting to revive the Bill Blass label with his collection on Thursday ... While Som previewed his own label Monday morning, he'll debut his collection for the Bill Blass label on Thursday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rocker style lives at New York Fashion Week Feb 5, 2008
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runs through Feb. 8, with Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen and new incarnations of Bill Blass and Halston yet to preview their collections. Herve LegerMax Azria figured out 51 ways to tie a bandage before he presented his Herve Leger collection Sunday. (MSNBC -- News)
Academy of Art students bound for Bryant Park Jan 28, 2008
The highlights will include TV's "Project Runway" finalists presenting collections; San Francisco's Academy of Art University's show; the return of the '90s-era Herve Leger label, designed by Max Azria; San Francisco native and rising star Peter Som's first full collection for Bill Blass; and the madness that will be the Halston show. Halston, you ask. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Awards season a dud for designers Jan 14, 2008
As Peter Som wrapped up design work on the Bill Blass collection and on his own line for Fashion Week, he hoped for a quick and amicable end to the strike. "Definitely, the fashion industry has been affected by it," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The PG's Barbara Cloud says, 'Thanks for all the wonderful moments' Jan 6, 2008
Sharing a hamburger with Lauren Bacall or rubbing shoulders with Cary Grant, Charlton Heston, Nancy Reagan, Bill Blass, Vidal Sassoon. was that me. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
One home shopping network that's really at home Nov 22, 2007
Just last year, Bill Blass licensed Bill Blass New York, the first designer-label direct sales collection ... Worth advertises nationally in society glossy Town & Country (as does Bill Blass New York) and in Veranda, a home magazine ... Bill Blass New York starts at $175 and peaks at $1,500 for a reversible, suede-trimmed wool coat, while Doncaster, which made its first foray into Internet shopping this year, runs from about $200 to $1,100. (Boston Globe)
HVA auction has plenty to offer Nov 10, 2007
Bidders can also vie for a basket of wine and cheer from the HVA Board of Directors, a portrait sitting by West Cornwall book illustrator Marc Simont, a gift certificate to the Charlotte Moss Townhouse; a day of apple picking and lunch for 12 at the von Furstenberg's Cloudwalk Farm in New Milford; a $500 shopping spree at Bill Blass New York's showroom next spring, as well as a meeting with Blass New York designer Jose Solis; a $5,000 gift certificate to the Carlisle Collection of women's... (New Milford Times, CT)
Old School Dating Nov 8, 2007
or how about Bill Blass ladies or am I the only one that wore those LOL. By Cemeeli. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
New exhibit honors Nancy Reagan's style Nov 3, 2007
Jenkins noted that the first lady's collection will include pieces by Galanos, Herrera, de la Renta, Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Valentino Garavani,Adolfo and Yves Saint Laurent. "Through her generosity in donating most of her wardrobe, Mrs. Reagan has given us a wonderful opportunity to understand her role of representing our country. She was a tremendous first lady," Jenkins said, noting that the exhibit also honors the talent of the illustrious fashion designers. (Los Angeles Daily News)
The late Elnora Bess left behind a legacy of elegance Oct 21, 2007
The illustrations, Robinson and Bess' family believe, were done as homework in the 1950s when Bess attended McDowell School of Fashion in New York City, where Bill Blass once studied. The elegant gowns, dresses and some casual wear are depicted on white women with 1950s hairdos also drawn by Bess. (New Haven Register, CT)
Fairfield County Scene: Bartlett benefit Oct 15, 2007
Evening of Luxury Blue Water Spa by Peter Coppola hosts this event featuring a Holiday Fashion Show by Bill Blass New York to benefit Save The Children. Thursday. (Stamford Advocate)
A new agenda for Harvard: fashion Oct 4, 2007
"Peter Som is the new creative director for Bill Blass. Doo-Ri Chung, Phil Lim, Derek Lam, and Richard Chai are all very hot these days.". Still, she said, the students have good intentions. (Boston Globe)
Dream come true for young wanna be model Sep 15, 2007
Last week, though, Paige Allen of Naples walked into New York's Olympus Fashion Week a 15-year-old with braces and unfinished homework and left a working model and happenstance savior of the Bill Blass fashion show ... " The Wall Street Journal called the Bill Blass offices in New York to ask the identity of the new model. The answer is simple. "Paige Allen was our saving grace," says Prabal Gurung, director of design for Bill Blass. "I was freaking out when our model didn't show up. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
New York Fashion Week Sep 14, 2007
Som recently was named the creative director for legendary design house Bill Blass, which made its name with sophisticated sportswear ... BILL BLASS The lunching ladies who consider Bill Blass a staple of their wardrobe don't have to fret over what they'll wear next spring ... While Bill Blass might be most famous for its tailored sportswear, the "unsung heroes" of the label have been the dresses and gowns rich in embroideries and other intricacies, the design team explained in notes provided at... (AZCentral -- Style)
At 100, Neiman Marcus keeps coddling customers to sell luxury Sep 10, 2007
Among those who have won the award over the years: Bill Blass, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, James Galanos and Elsa Schiaparelli. The store is known for stocking the ultimate in products, and even in 1982, when it opened on Union Square in the space formerly occupied by the City of Paris department store, it was a leader in the nascent foodie movement, recalled longtime employee Ben Haller, who retired earlier this year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Staci's Fashion Week gallery Sep 9, 2007
Models wear the Bill Blass spring collection at a presentation Thursday in the New York Public Library. - Tags: staci, sturrock, new, york, city, fashion, week, spring, 2008 - 30 views - Emailed 0 times. (The Palm Beach Post)
Celebrating in style Sep 8, 2007
The departure of a long-standing designer is happening across the fashion world, which lost Bill Blass even before he died five years ago. No one has yet succeeded in filling the shows of the all-American designer of confident and classy uptown clothes. (International Herald Tribune)
Spring Collections Awash With Color at New York Fashion... Sep 7, 2007
Sunny yellow and candylike pink and blue created the palette for Miss Sixty (where the skinny jean lives on), while standouts at Bill Blass came in blush-colored silk-satin and gunmetal silk organza ... The lunching ladies who consider Bill Blass a staple of their wardrobe don't have to fret over what they'll wear next spring ... While Bill Blass might be most famous for its tailored sportswear, the "unsung heroes" of the label have been the dresses and gowns rich in embroideries and other... (Fox News)
Spring fashions will pop in technicolor Sep 7, 2007
Sunny yellow and candylike pink and blue created the palette for Miss Sixty (where the skinny jean lives on), while standouts at Bill Blass came in blush-colored silk-satin and gunmetal silk organza. At Nicole Miller late Wednesday, stained-glass prints and earthy colors dominated. (MSNBC -- News)
BOLD COLORS, BRIGHT STARS Sep 7, 2007
Meanwhile, Bill Blass, Badgley Mischka and Carlos Miele pumped out the red-carpet wares they'll be competing to provide, perhaps as soon as the Emmys in 10 days. Teri Hatcher was the big draw at Badgley Mischka, along with Emmy Rossum, Allison Janney, Ivana Trump and JC Chasez looking on, and socialites such as Cornelia Guest and Arianna Boardman, in heels and shorts or high-waisted pants. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
TV: Tim Gunn's new Bravo project Sep 7, 2007
When Rebecca and Karen trade their sweat shirts and leather pants for empire-waist frocks and Bill Blass power suits, they appear to become completely different people. Everything from their skin tone to their vocabulary improves. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Go vegetable! Sep 5, 2007
They include the Lincoln Continental Mark V designed by the late fashion designer Bill Blass. The gold luxury coupe has tinted windows to give it a "gangsta" look, Brooks said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jamerson to speak at SCSU business program Sep 4, 2007
In recognition of her talents, Jamerson was offered a proposal to work with top fashion designers headquartered in New York, such as Russ Togs, Holly Leaders Sportswear, Bill Blass and Mary McFadden. A dream was realized in 1987 when she opened her first "Total Image Concept" design studio in Charlotte, N.C. - Rachelle's Island Inc. In 1989, Jamerson moved her design studio to New York. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Businesses turn old cars into vegetable-powered green machines Sep 4, 2007
They include the Lincoln Continental Mark V designed by the late fashion designer Bill Blass. The gold luxury coupe has tinted windows to give it a "gangsta'' look, Brooks said. Her Chevy Tahoe demonstrates that it is possible to drive a jumbo all-terrain vehicle without fouling the air. And with an increasing number of filling stations in Southern California selling biodiesel, motorists do not have to go too far out of their way to feed their green machines. A Los Angeles architect who got his... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Ugly' stars reflect on beauty of past year Aug 23, 2007
On the red carpet at the swanky Skybar in Hollywood's Mondrian Hotel, the actors looked like anything but underdogs, donning duds from such heavyweight designers as Prada (Jensen), Nanette Lepore (Ferrera) and Bill Blass (Ana Ortiz, who plays Betty's sister, Hilda). Making her way through the arrivals gauntlet, Ferrera said that in the upcoming season viewers can expect Betty to "grow up a lot," and implied she may move out of her father's house. (CNN -- Showbiz)
BROOKE ASTOR Aug 15, 2007
Bill Blass, for example, pledged $6 million to the Public Library in the late Eighties, citing her generosity as his example. "When she waves her approving scepter over a social event, it is automatically blessed," reported WWD. Other institutions she supported included the American Museum of Natural History, New York University, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, the Morgan Library and the South Street Seaport. (Style.com -- Trends)
Liz Claiborne dies Jun 28, 2007
Sheila Kamensky-Gerstein, a former fashion director of Rich's and Macy's stores in Atlanta, called Liz Claiborne "an incredible colorist." She added, Liz was not considered "a couture designer as say a Bill Blass or Oscar de la Renta, but she was a successful designer for the working woman who couldn't afford couture prices.". Currently the Liz Claiborne Inc. encompasses more than 40 brands, including Ellen Tracy and Juicy Couture; in 2006 it generated sales of almost $5 billion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Anti-smoking groups angered by cigarette ads in fashion mags with youthful appeal May 31, 2007
All the girls smoke, says Michael Vollbracht, creative director at Bill Blass. I was doing a fashion show, and all these beautiful young things were smoking outside. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Fashion mag ads irk anti-smoking groups May 31, 2007
"All the girls smoke," says Michael Vollbracht, creative director at Bill Blass. "I was doing a fashion show, and all these beautiful young things were smoking outside. They looked at me like I was an old fuddy-duddy." One prominent player in the fashion industry says it's "jarring" to think that fashion magazines print tobacco ads but confesses she flips by them without noticing. (Deseret News)
NexCen Brands Reports First Quarter 2007 Results May 11, 2007
- NexCen completes acquisition of Bill Blass on February 15, 2007 - NexCen completes acquisitions of MaggieMoo's and Marble Slab on February 28, 2007 - NexCen acquires the Waverly brand on May 2, 2007 - NexCen generates revenue from four brands in 1st Quarter - 2007 1st Quarter Revenues total $3 ... First Quarter Ended March 31, 2007 The results for the first quarter include: (a) The Athlete's Foot ("TAF") for the entire quarter, (b) Bill Blass from February 15 (date of acquisition), and (c)... (PR Newswire)
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Stylishly Hot features the latest styles by world famous designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Caroline Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass and Jean Louis Scherrer. All ticket prices include a choice of a one-year subscription to Ebony Magazine or a six-month subscription to Jet Magazine and chances to win round-trip air transportation to any destination served by American Airlines or American Eagle in the domestic U.S., 48 states, a 2007 Ford Edge, a one-year supply of hair care products from... (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Empires of awe Apr 25, 2007
Acknowledgments are also made of bequests and gifts from the late fashion designer Bill Blass and the late ad executive Frank A. Cosgrove. Beyond the fountain, toward the southern end of the museum, is the extraordinary Badminton sarcophagus. (Globe and Mail)
Pat Buckley, 80; wife of William F. Buckley Jr. Apr 17, 2007
She was a supporter of American fashion designers, particularly Bill Blass, and regularly appeared at the industry's biggest events. With her tall and slender figure, Buckley was a regal presence at social gatherings. (Los Angeles Times)
Cream of the cropped Mar 20, 2007
But perhaps the most wearable looks came from Michael Vollbracht at Bill Blass, where he added a cropped jacket to just about every look, making them parts of suits. He showed that a great suit can be updated in a fresh, youthful way, while still being appropriate for any age when made of shimmering silks, militaristic cottons and even metallic taffeta. (AZCentral -- Style)
A new class for L.A. Mar 17, 2007
On closer inspection, the gorgeous fabrics 28-year-old Stephanie Schur finds in France and Italy, and her beautifully detailed treatment of them, brings to mind such American masters as Oscar de la Renta and Bill Blass. If the future of L.A. style is in the hands of Schur and others like her, it looks bright. (Los Angeles Times)
NexCen Brands to Acquire Waverly Mar 14, 2007
Robert W. D'Loren, NexCen's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Waverly provides us with a leading presence in the home design sector." He noted further, "Waverly has an outstanding team of home products designers and licensing professionals that can excel in our operating structure by supporting and growing the Waverly brand. NexCen can build upon their expertise and the current Waverly licensee base to more fully develop our Bill Blass home business and future brands that we intend... (PR Newswire)
Intelligent design Mar 12, 2007
There's Coco Chanel and Yves St. Laurent, Bill Blass and Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Donna Karan. We could go on. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fall 07/08 Fashion Show Trends Mar 1, 2007
Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Zac Posen, Narciso Rodriguez, Abaete, Badgley Mischka, Kai Milla, Costello Tagliapietra , Chris Han, Gustavo Arango, Luca Luca, Carlos Miele, Jill Stuart, Vivienne Tam, Bill Blass and Ralph Lauren ... Luca Luca, Badgleyy Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Bill Blass, Grey Ant, Diane von Furstenberg, Tibi, Proenza Schouler, Monique Lhuiller, Jason Wu, Yigal Azrouel, Ports 1961, Vera Wang, Jayson Brunsdon, Carmen Marc Valvo, Sass & Bide, Atil Kutoglu, Cynthia... (Suite101.com)
Rivers women share fashion tips Feb 25, 2007
Joan: I'm wearing Bill Blass. His last show was so sensational, at the end he had 30 little black dresses - it was fabulous. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Just because the shoe fits doesn't mean you have to wear it Feb 17, 2007
Found: Good news for Sally, who is trying to find Bill Blass Eau de Parfum Spray. All the items in this new floral-scented collection, including body lotion and powder, are being launched exclusively in Saks Fifth Avenue stores this month, including in the Orlando store at Florida Mall. (Orlando Sentinel)
Sassy '60s fashion Feb 16, 2007
Bill Blass, Marc Jacobs and BCBG also breathed new life into the look with their spring '07 collections. The clothes in "Factory Girl" take fashionistas on a trip down memory lane with animal prints, knee-high boots and pop-art prints. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Eye on the Oscars: The Look Feb 14, 2007
Field's theme for the fearsome editrix was "royalty," and she clothed Meryl Streep in expensive, ornate jackets by Bill Blass, gold Gucci sunglasses, body-hugging Donna Karan pieces from the designer's '80s archive and tailored separates that also connoted "career woman.". To recreate real royalty, Consolata Boyle navigated between Elizabeth II's public and private personae in "The Queen." Because the movie intercut certain reenacted scenes with archival footage, there were outfits Boyle had to... (Variety)
Oh, yes, it's the dress Feb 10, 2007
V-shaped necklines that dip almost to the waist, front and back are featured in many collections: in a champagne-colored evening gown at Bill Blass; in a black, beaded number at Ellen Tracy. Normally such plunging necklines look glamorous and sexy. (Orlando Sentinel)
Elegance on the runway Feb 10, 2007
At Bill Blass, Michael Vollbracht called up the spirit of two late well-known designers as well as his ghostly mentor, the late Blass ... "When you don't know what to wear, you can wear Bill Blass.". (Buffalo News -- Arts)
The politics of the runway: Revisiting the 1980s Feb 9, 2007
Ri, Narciso Rodriguez, Bill Blass, Monique Lhuillier ... At Bill Blass, Michael Vollbracht has the confidence of a seasoned designer who knows that everything is within his technical reach, from a precisely tailored coat to the group of little black dresses that closed the show. (International Herald Tribune)
Tent commandments Feb 8, 2007
"The success of the dress is that it's not one style," Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus's fashion director, said after viewing the Halston- and Norell-inspired Bill Blass show. "Designers are addressing various women's body types.". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Ebony Fashion Fair returns with more glam European styles Feb 8, 2007
This year, 13 models, including two men, will wear designs from such labels as Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Missoni, Bill Blass, Vivienne Westwood and Zang Toi. "It's back in style to have style," Johnson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jumpsuits, evening gowns reflect vintage vibe Feb 8, 2007
Models wear the designs of Michael Vollbracht for Bill Blass during the presentation of his fall 2007 collection at Fashion Week in New York Tuesday ... Bill Blass: Designers "borrow" ideas from each other all the time, but few of them acknowledge it ... Michael Vollbracht, though, is an honest guy and he credited creations by the late Bill Blass, Roy Halston and Norman Norell as the foundations of his new collection. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fall trends on runway Feb 7, 2007
Seen at: Luca Luca, Monique Lhuillier, Bill Blass, Nicole Miller ... Seen at: Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Bill Blass, Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons, Rock & Republic ... Seen at: Diane von Furstenberg, Bill Blass, Marc Jacobs, Isaac Mizrahi, Tibi, Nanette Lepore, Rock & Republic. (USA Today -- Life)
Designers dig into grandmas closet Feb 7, 2007
Bill BlassDesigners borrow ideas from each other all the time, but few of them acknowledge it. Michael Vollbracht, though, is an honest guy and he credited creations by the late Bill Blass, Roy Halston and Norman Norell as the foundations of his new collection. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
New fashions inspired by bygone eras Feb 7, 2007
Richard Drew -- AP Photo A model wears one of the designs of Michael Vollbracht for Bill Blass during the presentation of his fall 2007 collection at Fashion Week in New York, Tuesday Feb. 6, 2007 ... -Bill Blass: Designers "borrow" ideas from each other all the time, but few of them acknowledge it ... Michael Vollbracht, though, is an honest guy and he credited creations by the late Bill Blass, Roy Halston and Norman Norell as the foundations of his new collection. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)
Jackie White: New York Fashion Week Blog Feb 7, 2007
Tomorrow Bill Blass, Cynthia Steffe and Derek Lamb are on the schedule. Coach, the handbag brand, is having an anniversary party. (Kansas City Star -- Living)
Fashion Week Feb 7, 2007
January 31, 2007 - The quintessential New York designer, Bill Blass is heralded as the founding father of the casual American style ... January 31, 2007 - A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Charles Nolan perfected his talents working at the fashion houses of Bill Blass, Christian Dior and Ellen Tracy. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
NY fashion week kicks off Feb 6, 2007
Also wowing the audience, which included first lady Laura Bush in the front row wearing a Bill Blass suit, were actresses Angela Bassett and Jane Krakowski plus last year's American Idol winner Katherine McPhee, who stole the show in a short Swarovski crystal dress. Apparently still acclimatising to life in the spotlight, Katherine told reporters, "I was walking out, trying to be like a model, looking at some faces and imagining myself to be like my mannequin heroes Giselle and Tyra. I'm wearing... (Metro)
Fashion Week kicks off with red-hot dresses Feb 5, 2007
CNN host Paula Zahn hits the runway at the Red Dress show in a Bill Blass gown ... Zahn hit the runway in a Bill Blass gown with a flowing train and V-back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Ladies in Red wow New York Feb 3, 2007
The Heart Truth show was attended by Mrs. Bush, who wore a crimson Bill Blass skirt suit ... Paula Zahn's V-neck draped gown by Bill Blass flowed beautifully behind her and Lauren Hutton was the perfect model for Narciso Rodriguez's architectural gown with sheer short sleeves. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
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)
