1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing 1920s and Antique The bodice is fitted strapless

The bodice is fitted strapless with light boning to hold it perfectly in place

- it is so unexpected and really makes the design pop

The sleeves are wide though the upper arm and the cut generous

I adore this Hanae Mori

1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing 1920s and Antique The bodice is fitted straplessArnold 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