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The noted designer shares his opinions on and memories of fifty years of fashion and its driving forces as well as Hollywood, men, women, and friendship.

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Reviewer: Rebecca D Hosler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: I was just going to glance through the pages but all of a sudden I looked up and it was 3 hours latter

Reviewer: philly consumer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Interesting read for anyone into fashion
Review: Great book on Bill Blass’ life, and the other famous designers he knew and socialized with. Interesting read for anyone who likes fashion or is interested in designers as celebrities.

Reviewer: Jennifer Sweet
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bill Blass bigger than life
Review: When I was a little girl my grandmother bought all of us a new Barbie doll. Along with ball gowns for them. The gowns were made for us by Bill Blass. When my oldest sister was in high school she got a blue chiffon dress that was amazing. Also, made by Bill Blass. So, when my aunt passed away and I was given a coat and matching dress made by Bill Blass I became very curious. My cousin was an incredibly beautiful man who died when I was a little girl. My aunt and my grandmother were friends with him through her son. I read the book out of curiosity and I wish I had know the man. He was funny, smart and caring. He was also a star. With the quality of being that attracts amazing people events and situations.

Reviewer: Jorge Aguila
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Two Stars
Review: Too cleaned up

Reviewer: Yvonne Parnes
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sensational
Review: He was ! So were his clothes but especially his recipe for Meat Loaf which I teach in my Culinary Capers Class at OLLI, the adult programfor the U of Cinncinati.That alone is worth the price. Yum !

Reviewer: youarecoverednow
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Boring…..
Review: I guess…it is said that meeting ones hero and then learning what they are REALLY about can change ones life…for the good….or not. Being proud of Mr. Blass being from Indiana…our most famous designer….it was sad to read more about his twisted personal life instead of the things that really inspired him to become what he was…a great designer. I met him as a kid at the Herron School of Art when I was in H.S. and got to ask him questions about fashion design…he was cordial in that setting….but I could tell he was less than interested in answering a 16 year old kids questions…..Wish the book had been as outstanding as the legacy of design he left behind…..

Reviewer: Joseph J. Hanssen
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Man of Class……..and Restraint!
Review: I think it would be correct to say that this posthumously published memoir by a legend in the Fashion Industry was a little superficial. This is not a bad thing, but one could only hope that Blass would have opened up more about his personal life. He was a very handsome man, who happened to be gay, and not much of this part of his life is mentioned. This is understandable for his generation and the time. Another reason perhaps is because of the part he played in New York Society, and the people who surrounded him and admired him his entire life. He wanted to be a class act, looked-up to, and a proper gentleman and he will always be remembered as just that. Blass practiced style, lived and breathed it. He was an iron disciplinary, style & work came first, laughter and fun later.This book is like an encyclopedia of encounters with the rich and famous, and well-dressed people of the world. He loved being photographed with the Reagan’s, Buckley’s, Kissinger’s, and Vanderbilt’s. His contribution to fashion, the beautiful fabrics, and well-designed clothes are legendary. Over the years, his designs stood above all the rest in New York. This book is a great introduction to the world that Bill Blass wanted to show us, a world he loved, created and played a big part in. A giant in the fashion industry that will be truly remembered, and a man of class. A perfect gentleman!Joe Hanssen

Reviewer: jules
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: RACIST !
Review: What a racist this guy is ! Written by Cathy Horin from the NYT……No wonder her reviews made me cringe. Mr Blass is not a funny inspired characters, he was a walker who happened to do dresses as well…..Pretended not to be gay as to not upset Mrs Reagan and the like of her ! Whhat a sad person he is , a mean person as well….