Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-valentino and worn over a skirt

and worn over a skirt

The Hunt Museum in Limerick

Item# E699

I love the that this one has such sleek lines and is so seventies in feel - the collar is bold and big and the cut long and lean

Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-valentino and worn over a skirtArnold 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