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Designer Arnold Scaasi's real last name was Isaacs. He changed his name when he moved from Canada to the U.S. in the 1950s. In 1956, he introduced his eponymous clothing line and staged his first ready-to-wear fashion show. Within two years, he won the Coty American Fashion Critics’ Award. Scaasi designed dresses for numerous films and multiple U.S. First Ladies, including Mamie Eisenhower, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. Shop a selection of Arnold Scaasi apparel on 1stDibs.
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1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
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1970s American Evening Gowns
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Located in Sharon, CT
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Arnold Scaasi 1950s Off-Shoulder Silk Floral Dress – Brooklyn Museum Provenance
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Kingston, NY
An extraordinary archival piece from American designer Arnold Scaasi, this 1950s floral silk cocktail dress exemplifies the glamour and sculptural elegance that defined midcentury co...
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Arnold Scassi Embroidered Lace Silk Strapless Gown 1990s
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning gown from Arnonld Scaasi in beautiful black and gold silk cut work & embroidery on a black net background. It is bustier style, strapless wi...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s-90s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Bright Pink Red Black Floral Print Silk Dress
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Arnold Scaasi silk dress in a vibrant floral print. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure and a structured front box pleat. 100% silk with 100% acetate lining. T...
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Arnold Scaasi Boutique Black 1980's Evening Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sharon, CT
A classic formal A line gown with black silk puffy shoulders. Embroidered overall with 3 dimensional crepe like flowers Though marked US 12, with 28" waist is more like an 8.
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