Blog: Vintage Clothing

Canadian native Arnold Scaasi created gowns for everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy and Lauren Bacall to Elizabeth Taylor and Catherine Deneuve. Though he had success in the 1950s, he became a household name in 1968, after Barbra Streisand wore his sheer overblouse and pants ensemble when she won the Academy Award for Funny Girl. Known for tailored suits and glamorous cocktail and evening wear, Scaasi’s pieces are often trimmed with feathers, fur, sequins or feature embroidery. Fun fact: the designer was born Arnold Isaacs and simply reversed his last name to become Scaasi.

Get up close and personal with Scaasi’s work at The Way We Wore. Pictured here is a 1970s cobalt blue silk gown with gold lame roses, asymmetrical pleating on the strapless bodice and a matching wrap. To learn more visit 1stdibs.