Spring 2006 Bill Blass by Michael Vollbracht Runway Gold & Pale Lavender Halter Dress Blacks The packets and cuffs have

The packets and cuffs have a contrasting black silk detailing

It closes with a hidden set back zipper and I love the care that's been put into lining up the texture of the fabric along the zipper and seams

The dress is very light - I know it looks like it should not be with all that glittering gold

It also adds some structure to help hold the volume of the dress

tiny little beads to add dimension and gold tube beads that form little leafs around the flowers

Spring 2006 Bill Blass by Michael Vollbracht Runway Gold & Pale Lavender Halter Dress Blacks The packets and cuffs haveAfter the death of Bill Blass in 2003 the house originally hired successor Lars Nilsson and then abruptly let him go to replace him with Michael Vollbracht. Michael was still going strong by Spring 2006, which is the collection that this dress is from. Its twin walked the runway for Look 30 that season and I love that you can see how pretty this dress is on and walking. The dress is so pretty. It is made out of a pale chiffon that is dusky lavender