1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Gold Cording, Beading & Metallic Applique Dress Jacket Set designer-karl-lagerfeld The finishes are all by

The finishes are all by hand and its a really striking and wonderful piece that weighs almost nothing and would definitely be on par with any runway piece of today

The style is versatile too - style it for day with flats or paired with heels for evening events

Two layers of a fluid jersey sit atop each other to make this gorgeous dress and the contrast of the blue and yellow are divine

This dress is quite remarkable

the design is intricate and wonderful

1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Gold Cording, Beading & Metallic Applique Dress Jacket Set designer-karl-lagerfeld The finishes are all byArnold 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