Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-chanel It closes with the front

It closes with the front fabric covered buttons

The neckline is notched and the sleeves are cut long and straight

Entirely hand knit and appears to have never been worn

There are tiny pleats that you see as it gets closer to the waist

Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-chanel It closes with the frontArnold 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