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Born:-06/22/1922 - born William Ralph Blass in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Died:-06/12/2002 Designer, known for his designs in the 1960s that defined the American style. Bill Blass brought a whole definition to American style, combining the very best of 'old Europe' with a new world aesthetic. Before Bill Blass most American fashion designers were anonymous. He was just as comfotable designing clothes for Manhattan's most fashionable women as he was perfecting a classic style of interior design often described as"Philadelphian". Bill Blass was one of many designere who used trunk shows to gain customers, profits and a growing reputation. Never yielding to trendy looks such as disco or grunge, the Bill Blass name has acquired a loyal fashion following. Received three Coty Awards. He died at the age of 79 from cancer. |
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