Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Fashion Designer
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:Indiana_University
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:American_fashion_industry
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| gptkbp:awards |
CFDA Award
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
June 22, 1922
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| gptkbp:collection |
Fall/Winter 2001
Fall/Winter 1995 Fall/Winter 1997 Fall/Winter 1999 Fall/Winter 2002 Fall/Winter 1993 Fall/Winter 1990 Resort 1991 Spring/Summer_2000 Spring/Summer_1998 Spring/Summer_2002 Spring/Summer_1992 Spring/Summer_1996 Spring/Summer_1985 Spring/Summer_1994 |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Influenced modern fashion designers
Innovative use of fabrics Created iconic evening wear Pioneered ready-to-wear fashion Popularized the use of bold colors |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Significant_impact_on_American_fashion
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
June 12, 2002
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Bloomingdale's
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
Ready-to-wear clothing
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| gptkbp:house |
Bill_Blass_Limited
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bill Blass
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Fashion trends in the 1980s
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Christian_Dior
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| gptkbp:influences |
Hollywood_glamour
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Fashion Design
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Continues to inspire fashion designers today
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:First_Ladies_of_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Fashion Designer
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| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Supported various charities
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| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:Fort_Wayne,_Indiana
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
New_York_City,_New_York
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| gptkbp:posthumousRecognition |
Inducted_into_the_Fashion_Walk_of_Fame
Honored_by_the_Council_of_Fashion_Designers_of_America |
| gptkbp:signature |
Elegant and sophisticated designs
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Doris_Blass
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| gptkbp:style |
American_sportswear
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| gptkbp:website |
billblass.com
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