1980s Arnold Scaasi Brillaint Emerald Green Strapless Dress w Woven Heart Print & Bows designer-balmain I has a single hook

I has a single hook at the neck

This covers the entire coat

hand applied sequins are scattered over the fabric and follow the gold lines of the fabric

Each bead has been hand applied onto a yellow cotton faille backed by a yellow silk organza and these layers have the slightest bit of transparency to them

Fully lined in brown silk with the Schiaparelli logo woven through the fabric

1980s Arnold Scaasi Brillaint Emerald Green Strapless Dress w Woven Heart Print & Bows designer-balmain I has a single hookThis dress is by Arnold Scassi and I love the choice of sequin and net that he used for this one. Scaasi worked under Charles James at the start of his career and many of his dressed reflect this early influence. His boutique line was launched in 1984 and was high end ready to wear and very expensive. Pieces from it often have a demi couture level finish and really are an extension of his couture line. This one is with its heart print is just so