Fabulous 1980s Arnold Scaasi Brilliant Red Quilted Velvet Oversized Cocoon Button Front Coat designer-ronald-amey Reference Photo: 1969-72 House of

Reference Photo: 1969-72 House of Dior Coat from The Met Online Collection

There are 20 in all so it is almost like wearing a fine piece of Chanel jewellery

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED (6-small busted 10)

Bust: stretches 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam

It is a classic Alaia design

Fabulous 1980s Arnold Scaasi Brilliant Red Quilted Velvet Oversized Cocoon Button Front Coat designer-ronald-amey Reference Photo: 1969-72 House ofArnold Scaasi 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. 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 the Bush first