Bill Blass

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Bill Blass epitomizes Timeless Style and Modern American design. Founded by William Ralph Blass in the 1970's, Bill Blass from its inception offered women modern, sophisticated, tailored clothing. The company's reputation was built on elegant designs executed in the finest fabrics. The company remains true to its design heritage by favoring the always fashionable over the fleetingly trendy, acquiring a dedicated following of the world's most stylish women and making Bill Blass an internationally recognized brand.

On July 27, 2007, Bill Blass announced that Peter Som has been appointed creative director of the company's women's division and Michael Bastian, creative director for menswear. In this role Som will oversee the entire women's design teams for Bill Blass licensed and wholly owned businesses, including the ready-to-wear collection. He will assume his new role beginning with the Pre-Fall 2008 Women's Collection. Prabal Gurung, who has been at Blass for four years, will remain design director for the collection reporting to Som. Bastian will design and oversee a men's high-end collection for the brand to be launched at a later date as well as all licensed and wholly owned menswear categories. While assuming responsibilities in these roles, Som and Bastian will continue designing for their own namesake fashion houses.

Website: http://www.billblass.com/