Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-calvin-klein It is made out of

It is made out of a canvas weight cotton that gives it its shape and a little extra structure

The skirt has a defined waist and an attached tie at the waist that you can tie on its own or use it as an element to tie over the "top"

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

It ties at the top of the single shoulder

Magnificent 1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Strapless Tiered Black French Lace Dress designer-calvin-klein It is made out ofArnold 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