Arnold Isaacs: The Quiet Elegance of Couture Arnold Isaacs, born Montreal, Canada in 1930, was a Canadian fashion designer whose distinctive style captivated influential figures – from First Ladies like Mamie Eisenhower and Barbara Bush to celebrities such as Barbra Streisand and Lauren Bacall. His journey began amidst humble beginnings; he was the son of a furrier, shaping his early appreciation for texture and craftsmanship that would later become the cornerstone of his designs. Isaacs honed his skills at Cotnoir-Capponi School of Design in Montreal before embarking on a transformative edu…