Documented Fall 1987 Arnold Scaasi Black Strapess Velvet & Green Silk Full Skirt Silk DressThe sleeved version of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1987 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Arnold Scassi. Scaasi launched his boutique line in 1984 and it was high end ready to wear and very expensive. He 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.