Documented Fall 1987 Arnold Scaasi Black Strapess Velvet & Green Silk Full Skirt Silk Dress z-archive-1950s This top is fantastic and

This top is fantastic and one of the best of hers that I have had in the shop

Each bead and sequin has been hand applied onto an ivory silk chiffon base that has a touch of transparency

High capped shoulders and sleeves that narrow as they go to the wrist

The outer layer floats over this in a slim column at the front and at the back it is gathered into an extravagant panel that floats to the floor

Length: 55" from top of the bodice to the front hem

Documented Fall 1987 Arnold Scaasi Black Strapess Velvet & Green Silk Full Skirt Silk Dress z-archive-1950s This top is fantastic andThe sleeved version of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1987 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Arnold Scassi. Scaasi launched his boutique line in 1984 and it was high end ready to wear and very expensive. He 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.