Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From luxurious sportswear to effortless evening gowns, fashion designer Bill Blass defined 20th-century style. His clientele was a roll call of American glamour and power: Gloria Vanderbilt, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Walters, Jackie Kennedy, Liza Minnelli — women who wanted classic, comfortable and quietly authoritative style.
Curated from the Bill Blass archives by fashion designer and former creative director at Bill Blass Peter Som, this sale showcases Blass's singular creativity, from his initial sketches to exquisitely crafted haute couture made at the height of his powers.
Blass was not only a skilled illustrator and designer, but also a voracious collector. From his Spring '88 Matisse collection to his metallic beaded dresses inspired by Klimt in Fall '95, Blass drew inspiration from the artworks he loved.
The Bill Blass Collection celebrates the legacy of this trailblazing designer, collector and philanthropist, whose easy elegance continues to define the American way of dressing.
🔗 Discover the story of this legendary designer: christies.com/en/stories/bill-blass-fashion-archive-collection-d2291e7f2a1d4809baa606a53371c4fd?cid=EM_SM_O_YT_Inc_CON___P26207______VID_LinkInBio
📅 The Bill Blass Collection | Online | 9-23 September
From luxurious sportswear to effortless evening gowns, fashion designer Bill Blass defined 20th-century style. His clientele was a roll call of American glamour and power: Gloria Vanderbilt, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Walters, Jackie Kennedy, Liza Minnelli — women who wanted classic, comfortable and quietly authoritative style.
Curated from the Bill Blass archives by fashion designer and former creative director at Bill Blass Peter Som, this sale showcases Blass's singular creativity, from his initial sketches to exquisitely crafted haute couture made at the height of his powers.
Blass was not only a skilled illustrator and designer, but also a voracious collector. From his Spring '88 Matisse collection to his metallic beaded dresses inspired by Klimt in Fall '95, Blass drew inspiration from the artworks he loved.
The Bill Blass Collection celebrates the legacy of this trailblazing designer, collector and philanthropist, whose easy elegance continues to define the American way of dressing.
🔗 Discover the story of this legendary designer: christies.com/en/stories/bill-blass-fashion-archive-collection-d2291e7f2a1d4809baa606a53371c4fd?cid=EM_SM_O_YT_Inc_CON___P26207______VID_LinkInBio
📅 The Bill Blass Collection | Online | 9-23 September
