Bill Blass: An American Designer

Bill Blass: An American Designer by Rowold, Kathleen. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780810932807.

One of fashions great icons, Bill Blass transformed American chic into the single most important influence on contemporary fashion. Favored by First Ladies, celebrities, and women of style, his sophisticated gowns and impeccable suits embody modern sophistication. As exquisitely tailored and visually extravagant as a Blass ensemble, this impressive volume features over 100 new photographs and a stunning array of historical images by such notables as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Horst, and Guy Bourdin, in addition to Blasss own sketches. Published to accompany a major retrospective of the designers 50-year career, it has been created with Blasss full cooperation, and every page reflects his exceptional taste. This is the book Blass fans have been waiting for.