1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing 1920s and Antique The sleeves are wide though

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

I love the almost little girl shape tot he piece with its high bust and smock skirt

Photo by William Klein

Item# DD1117

There are two tiny nicks in the fabric of the shoulder where the fabric has thinned a touch

1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing 1920s and Antique The sleeves are wide thoughArnold 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