Evening ensemble

Designer Arnold Scaasi American, born Canada

Not on view

Arnold Scaasi, the designer of this ball gown, is best known for his evening wear designs, worn by a long list of celebrity clients primarily during the 1960s through the 1980s. Scaasi's work incorporates lavish surface decoration, often in the form of floral trimming, bright colors and full silhouettes that extend the proportions of the body. Scaasi creations are rarely easy to ignore; their ostentatious quality has become a signature of the designer's work. The exuberance of the trimming completely subsumes the gown, transforming the woman who wore it into a walking bouquet of poppies. The design clearly shows Scaasi's flair for the dramatic.

Evening ensemble, Arnold Scaasi (American, born Montreal, Canada, 1931–2015), silk, American

Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Open Access

As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes.

API

Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API.

Evening ensemble, Arnold Scaasi (American, born Montreal, Canada, 1931–2015), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Arnold Scaasi (American, born Montreal, Canada, 1931–2015), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Arnold Scaasi (American, born Montreal, Canada, 1931–2015), silk, American

This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.