1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Gold Cording, Beading & Metallic Applique Dress Jacket Set designer-alexander-mcqueen Bill Blass - the list

Bill Blass - the list goes on and on

It is obviously from the same collection as the skirt I have also listed and both pieces came from the same estate

It is shockingly light due to the combination of sequins on net - you think it will be very heavy but its like wearing air

I particularly love the treatment around the faux pockets and the black and white yarn that is used to edge all the work through the coat

1960s Arnold Scaasi Couture Gold Cording, Beading & Metallic Applique Dress Jacket Set designer-alexander-mcqueen Bill Blass - the listArnold 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