c.1964-69 Arnold Scaasi Couture Floral Patchwork & Lace Corset Skirt designer-genny with black cotton twill lining

with black cotton twill lining and an interior hand embroidered antique fabric slip pocket

like the top

The pants are are cut straight and tailored with a crisp knife pleat down the center of each pant leg

Four decorative buttons on each sleeve

The top is made of a slightly more starched feeling cotton and here the pattern changes so you get a super contrast between the two pieces

c.1964-69 Arnold Scaasi Couture Floral Patchwork & Lace Corset Skirt designer-genny with black cotton twill liningArnold 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