1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing designer-geoffrey-beene A deep plunge front is

A deep plunge front is anchored by a heavy gold toned Gucci "dragon" that adds a bit of extra bling and also anchors the deep V neckline in place

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Ferdinando Sarmi was known for making clothes that had opulent fabrics and a decadent appeal

I love how it gives the dress a delicate

1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Purple Silk Dress w Silver Thread Detailing designer-geoffrey-beene A deep plunge front isArnold 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