Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-suzy-perette This then tops a second

This then tops a second layer of fabric so that the dress falls to a full maxi length

when he worked for Madeleine Vionnet from 1936-39

Shoulders: 16" across

The print and subtle colors all work with each other beautifully and this is a piece that will never go out of style or seem anything but appropriate no matter if worn for day or evening

It is a chic wool jersey sheath whose fabric has a bit of texture to it and a long and sleek line to the cut

Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-suzy-perette This then tops a secondThis is a gorgeous and early Bill Blass coat that has a very unusual design. Either side of the side panels are only sewn together once they reach the lower bust. This creates a wonderful movement to the panels when you move and also allows what you are wearing under it to peek though. It is made out of a gold metallic silk brocade that combines deep coppers and a startling coral. The collar is a neat and high and the shoulders are structured but un