Brilliant Spring 1987 Arnold Scaasi Off Shoulder Silk Twill Floral Dress w Pouf Skirts Documented The vivid color and touch

The vivid color and touch of excess from the 1980s is still there and present

Unlined and you step into it to wear

but it is certainly nice to be able to separate and wear them with with other items

Paco Rabanne was a Spanish designer who became known as the 'l'enfant terrible'

To give more depth to that illusion a large swatch of the silk is gathered and wrapped over the bodice and then rises above one shoulder in the most dramatic way

Brilliant Spring 1987 Arnold Scaasi Off Shoulder Silk Twill Floral Dress w Pouf Skirts Documented The vivid color and touchThis dress is by Arnold Scassi and I love the vivid floral fabric choice that he used for this one. Scaasi worked under Charles James at the start of his career and many of his gowns reflect this early influence. His boutique line was launched in 1984 and was high end ready to wear and very expensive. Pieces from it often have a demi couture level finish and really are an extension of his couture line. This one is especially fabulous because its twin