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Quick Facts
- NAME: William Ralph Blass
- OCCUPATION: Fashion Designer
- BIRTH DATE: June 22, 1922
- DEATH DATE: June 12, 2002
- EDUCATION: Parsons School of Design
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- PLACE OF DEATH: New Preston, Connecticut
Best Known For
Bill Blass, American fashion designer, is known for building a fashion company on his approach to women's fashion that focused on ease and comfort.
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Profile
Bill Blass, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to work for Anna Miller Fashion House after serving in World War II. It was at this time he created a following among society women and Diana Vreeland. Once Blass became the owner of his own company, he began licensing his name to products outside of fashion, a trend that exists to this day.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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