Bill Blass appoints two new Creative Directors

30 Jul '07

4 min read

Bill Blass Ltd LLC, a division of NexCen Brands Inc 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. While assuming responsibilities in these roles, Som and Bastian will continue designing for their own namesake fashion houses.

Robert D'Loren, President and Chief Executive Officer, NexCen Brands Inc said, "The appointment of these two talented forces in the industry, Peter Som and Michael Bastian, shows our focus and commitment to ensuring a successful future for the Bill Blass brand. Each women's and men's division will have its own defined creative vision, and the roles of Peter and Michael will enable the brand to receive a level of attention in each design area that it hasn't had previously."

Bill Blass has become one of most internationally recognized brands for women's ready-to-wear since its inception in 1970. The legendary Bill Blass brand was built on offering elegant designs executed in the finest fabrics, a tradition that lives on in the company.

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