Block And His Art Feb 15, 2008
Guests included Conde Nast editorial director Tom Wallace, author Dominick Dunne, designer Arnold Scaasi, Bill Cunningham snapping photos for The New York Times, Sam and Judy Peabody, Reed Krakoff of the Coach (nyse: - - ) retail chain, Anne Slater in her trademark blue shades, Page Six's Richard Johnson and wife Sessa, book editor Pat Mulcahy, Hamish Bowles of Conde Nast, Hollywood talent manager Elizabeth Salomon, documentary filmmaker Dan Klores, Steve and Michelle Stoneburn, consultant... (Forbes)
* Celebrities steal the show and the customers Jun 14, 2007
She and her sister mingled with seasoned designers like Von Furstenberg, Arnold Scaasi and Pierre Cardin, 85, the apotheosis of old school licensing, whose name is on more than 800 products, with a volume of about US$1. 5 billion. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
History of Oscar style Feb 23, 2007
5kg , and a champagne tulle dress designed by Arnold Scaasi (who created Streisands news-making pantsuit) worn by Mitzi Gaynor in 1967. Cher is one of the most original Oscar red-carpet sweepstakes winners, Talley said, calling her sheer, beaded Bob Mackie dress bold but brilliant. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
When the stars come out, it's the frocks that count Feb 16, 2007
Still, after witnessing Julie Christie's black and silver chiffon baby doll in 1967 and Barbara Streisand's scandalous black sequined Arnold Scaasi pantsuit in 1969, the academy did try to rein things in, banning minis in the Woodstock era and asking attendees in the mid-'80s to dress more like movie stars. Some complied, but Cher, as Borat might say, not-so-much. (The Australian)
Star couture: Great Oscar night gowns Feb 5, 2007
Funny Girl wore the translucent Arnold Scaasi outfit when she picked up the best actress statuette for the movie and immediately uttered Hello, gorgeous. to the little gold guy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Oscars have history of style Feb 3, 2007
Other timeless looks included Carol Channing's rhinestone-encrusted number from 1968, which Talley said weighs 50 pounds, and a champagne tulle dress designed by Arnold Scaasi (who created Streisand's news-making pantsuit) worn by Mitzi Gaynor in 1967. Cher is "one of the most original Oscar red-carpet sweepstakes winners," Talley said, calling her sheer, beaded Bob Mackie dress "bold but brilliant.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Past Oscar dresses celebrated at fashion show Jan 31, 2007
Other timeless looks included Carol Channings rhinestone-encrusted number from 1968, which Talley said weighs 50 pounds, and a champagne tulle dress designed by Arnold Scaasi (who created Streisands news-making pantsuit) worn by Mitzi Gaynor in 1967. Modern classicsCher is one of the most original Oscar red-carpet sweepstakes winners, Talley said, calling her sheer, beaded Bob Mackie dress bold but brilliant. (MSNBC -- News)
Oscars fashion show looks back at 50 years of frocks Jan 13, 2007
In 1968 Streisand was forced to share the Oscar with Katherine Hepburn but, in this Arnold Scaasi sheer pyjama suit, she doubtless received more than her fair share of the limelight. Say what you will about an undoubtedly, well, let's just call it eccentric choice of outfit, it most certainly oozes personality and some might even say charm. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
