**About Bill Blass** Founded in the 1970s, this iconic brand epitomizes classic American style, sported by well-dressed women from the Upper East Side to the White House. In 2014, creative director Chris Benz revitalized the brand to dress a new generation of spirited, modern women. Each pair of shoes is an upscale take on a classic 20th century silhouette - think loafers and ballet flats - and the resulting collection is feminine and refined.