1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Gold Cording, Beading & Metallic Applique Dress Jacket Set designer-karl-lagerfeld The finishes are all by

The finishes are all by hand and its a really striking and wonderful piece that weighs almost nothing and would definitely be on par with any runway piece of today

Bust: 17î flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam

The camera does not quite pick up the drama of this piece- it is even better in person

The style is versatile too - style it for day with flats or paired with heels for evening events

You don't notice this at all unless you specifically look

1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Gold Cording, Beading & Metallic Applique Dress Jacket Set designer-karl-lagerfeld The finishes are all byArnold Scaasi was born Arnold Isaacs in Montreal and the name Scassi is simply his own name reversed. He studied in Montreal and in Paris, apprenticed at the house of Paquin and then worked with the legendary Charles James. In 1964, he opened own couture salon. He dressed Hollywood stars like Lauren Bacall, Diahann Carroll and Elizabeth Taylor. He dressed several first ladies including Mamie Eisenhower, Hillary Clinton and both Bush first ladies. He