Fabulous 1980s Arnold Scaasi Brilliant Red Quilted Velvet Oversized Cocoon Button Front Coat designer-issey-miyake The dress is made from

The dress is made from a bright pink silk matte satin that has bands of an inky black velvet to highlight the cut of the dress and act as a contrast to the pink

Hips: 16-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

January 1986

I love both the chic little lines of this dress and its amazing color

overt sensuality he worked into his clothes

Fabulous 1980s Arnold Scaasi Brilliant Red Quilted Velvet Oversized Cocoon Button Front Coat designer-issey-miyake The dress is made fromArnold 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