1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing designer-stephen-burrows It is cut on a

It is cut on a pretty A-line so you can wear it loose or cinch in the waist to add shape

Bust: 26" from side seam to side seam

This is an amazing an early example - later pieces because more elaborate but this one has the simplicity and ease of the original inspiration

Beautiful silk twill Hermes scarf that depicts a trellis hung with lemons and oranges

1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing designer-stephen-burrows It is cut on aArnold 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