The Color Purple.. Bill Blass Style

Yes, we're a little obsessed with the prolific American designer Bill Blass. But how could we not be, given sexy arrivals like this floor-length studed maxi coat in purple leather? Gold and jeweled studs add a biker edge to a coat already oozing sex appeal. The coat is circa 1970s, and is fairly narrow--best fits a size 4.

Bill Blass Purple Leather Maxi Coat with Stud Details and Belt, c. 1970s. SOLD

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YSL Russian Collection coat 1976

With the Ballet Russes Collection of 1976 for fall and winter, Yves Saint Laurent revolitionized the fashion industry in one fell swoop. It was no longer a staid and traditional presentation of couture clothing on glamorous models to potential buyers, but an extravaganza, a production, a full bells and whistles show. It was a break from the norm and a commencement of a standard to be copied and heightened.

YSL Russian Colletion 1976 Saga mink coat. Detailed with three rope closures. Contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

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YSL Haute Couture coat

In recent days I have come to realize a truth within fashion. As I have heard many times, it is not about shopping ad nauseum in each season for looks that will last no more than three months and exhaust your shopping potential. It is far more important to find pieces that you both truly adore and that you will be able to not only cherish for ever but also wear for ever.

This is not to say that buying clothing is ever an investment. That would be akin to saying buying cars is an investment, it just is not so. But what it does mean is that you will have a collection of pieces worth every penny you spend originally and the joy you will get every time you wear it. On that note, i think this coat not only plays into the moment, the current desire of comfort in fashion, but it also is a great standard of dress for a true Lady. It is at once stylish and fashion forward but never tired. A simple task that so often goes awry when the check book is in the wrong hands.

YSL Haute Couture, early 90s, Anthracite velour jacket. In the style of a throw-on wrap coat but made sublime with rare Emba mink trim on the cuff, shawl collar and hem. Belted at the waist adding a touch of sophistication. Contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

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