Gorgeous Spring 1989 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Halter Chiffon w Trailing Shoulder Panels designer-mollie-parnis I love the huge ring

I love the huge ring that anchors the zipper pull and that same ring detail is picked up in a slightly smaller size on each zippered pocket

and her beaded and sequined dresses that recalled the gay abandon of the Twenties

" The dress moves beautifully once on and that one shoulder silhouette makes it feel insanely sexy while still keeping with the elegance that label is know for

Caftans are always an amazing vintage staple but to find one by the Yuki brand is a treat

I have included some reference photos from the main Halston line that shows where the design for this dress originated

Gorgeous Spring 1989 Bill Blass Runway Black Silk Halter Chiffon w Trailing Shoulder Panels designer-mollie-parnis I love the huge ringBill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and re launched it under his own name. Blass was arguably one of the most famous of the American designers. His forte was the ability to mix simple styles with luxurious materials and his evening wear in particular seemed to have a way of flattering the wearer. He knew how to walk that line perfectly. This is a very chic little example of his work from this time period