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Bill Blass

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Bill Blass (William Ralph Blass), 1922-2002, American fashion designer, b. Fort Wayne, Ind. Active for three decades, he was most noted for high-quality, high-priced, and quintessentially American clothing featuring a look of sporty sophistication and offhand glamour. His polished classic style, which was less severe than that of many contemporaries, attracted a wide audience. Winner of numerous fashion awards, his designs included sportswear, rainwear, accessories, and evening wear. Beginning in the late 1960s, he also designed menswear. After establishing Bill Blass Limited in 1970, he expanded... Read more

Blass, Bill
BLASS, Bill American designer Born: William Ralph Blass...York; purchased Rentner company, renamed Bill Blass Ltd., 1970; introduced Blassport sportswear...A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Year with Bill Blass, Liz Claiborne, Donna Karan, Arnold Scaasi... Read more

Blass, Bill 1922-
BLASS, BILL 1922- Designer of elegant clothes for women American Casual Wear Bill Blass is one of a handful of American designers...attendants, and even chocolates. In 1978 Bill Blass perfume for women was introduced. Life... Read more

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	Bill Blass and He-Ro: reshaping the deal. (Bill Blass taking active role in his licensed apparel lines manufactured by He-Ro Group) ; Bill Blass and He-Ro Reshaping The Deal NEW YORK -- Bill Blass is a lot more involved than he used to be...the renaming of the two existing lines to Bill Blass Dress and Bill Blass Sport, from Blass Dress... Read more
	A NEW BRIDGE AT BILL BLASS.(new company, Bill-Bill Blass; Bill Blass unit)(Brief Article) ; NEW YORK -- Bill Blass has a new bill of goods. Marking the...sportswear specialist, called Bill - Bill Blass, aimed at the bridge market. The new...Groveman, chief executive officer of Bill Blass Ltd., who bought the brand with Haresh... Read more
	Bye Blassport, hello to Bill Blass Sport. (women's sportswear line changes name) ; Bye Blassport, Hello to Bill Blass Sport NEW YORK -- What's in a name? If you're Bill Blass, plenty. Starting Jan. 1, Blassport will be renamed Bill Blass Sport. Since June, 1989, Blassport... Read more
	Rebuilding Blass' Bridge.(Bill Blass Ltd.) ; Byline: Kristin Larson NEW YORK - Bill Bill Blass is back at bridge, but this time with dresses. The executives at Bill Blass Ltd. have partnered with BBS International...from $129 to $440 for evening. Bill Bill Blass is recognized as the bridge price... Read more
	BILL BLASS PUTTING ON A NEW FACE. ; ...NEW YORK -- For many, mention of Bill Blass casts an indelible image of the quintessential...the designer set up his business, Bill Blass executives are trying to build on...spirited and stylish people wearing Bill Blass, underlining the company's raison... Read more
	VOLLBRACHT UPDATES BLASS WITH NEW FRAGRANCE.(Michael Vollbracht, Bill Blass' The Fragrance From Bill Blass) ; ...Vollbracht, creative director of Bill Blass, has made his latest update to the...his first scent, The Fragrance From Bill Blass. The woman's fragrance, a floral...to divorce the company from past Bill Blass fragrances and come out with something... Read more
	FASHION HOUSE TO BOW BILL BLASS WOMEN'S LINE.(Bill Blass Ltd.) ; Byline: WAYNE NIEMI LOS ANGELES - Bill Blass is hoping its recognized brand identity...distribute women's footwear under the Bill Blass name. The shoes are slated to debut at next month's WSA show. Bill Blass is a great American brand, a great... Read more
	BILL BLASS' NEW START: NEXCEN TO BUY BRAND, GLOBAL GROWTH ON TAP.(NexCen Brands Inc.) ; ...M. Young NEW YORK - Design house Bill Blass is expected to be sold after an almost...was set late Tuesday to purchase Bill Blass in a cash and stock deal valued at...into Asia and Europe. Referring to Bill Blass as timeless and classically American... Read more
	A feminine touch from Bill Blass. (Bill Blass and Prestige Fragrances Inc. reintroduce a repackaged Bill Blass fragrance) ; A Feminine Touch From Bill Blass NEW YORK -- Bill Blass is back -- in white. After withdrawing his signature...statement to women. In fact, he said, the packaging for Bill Blass may have been more attractive to men. I think it... Read more
	Blass sees Palm Beach deal revitalizing lines. (Bill Blass) ; NEW YORK -- Bill Blass expects the new year to bring renewed vigor to both the Blassport sportswear and Bill Blass Collection III dress lines, now to be...under license by the designer's own firm, Bill Blass, Ltd., had been held for 14 years by... Read more

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	The Bill Blass New York's spring 2008 fashion show was held March 10 at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Wendy Walker.(GIVING)(Brief article)
	Bill Blass manufacturer signs west side sublease.
	NexCen Brands, parent to the Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's ice cream chains, reports that it has received multiple bids for its Bill Blass and Waverly businesses and is currently in active discussions and supporting diligence for the sale of each business.(Last Licks)

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