1958 Arnold Scaasi Couture Museum-Held Red Dahlias Floral Silk Strapless Dress & Swing Jacket

ID: 0817253 Size: small Condition: excellent A truly magnificent, well-documented Arnold Scaasi custom couture vibrant red dahlias large-scale floral print silk dress and matching ruby-red satin jacket dating back to his 1958 fall/winter collection. Scaasi started his career designing for Charles James. From James, Scaasi developed his idea of the body as an armature for biomorphic geometry during the same era that Saint Laurent at Dior was creating the pure geometry of the trapeze. In addition to designing looks for various First Ladies, he created gowns for a number of renowned actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, and Catherine Deneuve. This strikingly beautiful ensemble is sure to make you feel like an Old Hollywood starlet. Luxurious silk, in the prettiest ruby red dahlias large-scale floral print, feels heavenly to the touch. The strapless bodice has intricate interior boning to really help keep the nipped waist shape. I love the sculpted bubble ruched skirting, lin