Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-calvin-klein It ties at the top

It ties at the top of the single shoulder

It zips to close and is 28" from end to end unzipped

leaving the rest of the coat open from the waist down

Bodice: 23" from neck to waist

Four full layers of this silk has been hand cut and placed inside the sleeves so that when you move you get this remarkable effect that combines color

Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-calvin-klein It ties at the topArnold 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