Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-calvin-klein 21" slit up on side

21" slit up on side

leaving the rest of the coat open from the waist down

She was greatly inspired by her travels and the exotic feel of the far east shows through in this design that we have here

The skirt has a defined waist and an attached tie at the waist that you can tie on its own or use it as an element to tie over the "top"

Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-calvin-klein 21" slit up on sideArnold Scaasi was born Arnold Isaacs in Montreal and the name Scassi is simply his own surname in reverse. 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 the Bush first