Blass is Back!

Peter Som.
Photo: Style.com

As many of you know, the Whorehouse (a.k.a Iliad Communications & Producton) produced front-of-house for the Bill Blass fashion shows. From the mid-90s until Mr. Blass's retirement and for a few of his replacements, I.M. and D.W. happily escorted Ivana, Blaine, Mercedes, Nan and the other ladies who used to lunch to their seats.

Bill Blass, Ltd announced that Peter Som has been appointed creative director of the company's women's division and Michael Bastian, creative director for menswear. In this role Som will oversee the entire women's design teams for Bill Blass licensed and wholly owned businesses, including the ready-to-wear collection. He will assume his new role beginning with the Pre-Fall 2008 Women's Collection. Prabal Gurung, who has been at Blass for four years, will remain design director for the collection reporting to Som. Bastian will design and oversee a men's high-end collection for the brand to be launched at a later date as well as all licensed and wholly owned menswear categories.

The Tea Room sends out a loud round of applause for this appointment that finally makes sense!!