1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-marni Bodice: 57" from neck to

Bodice: 57" from neck to hem

perfectly constructed and made of a good weight silk or silk blend so the line and shape remains when worn

Watch for several pieces from her estate to come

Lots of couture touches and just a wonderful example of the period

Below this the skirt is set into the waist in tiny gathers all the way around

1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-marni Bodice: 57" from neck toFerdinando Sarmi was an actual Italian Count and started his design career working for Elizabeth Arden couture salon during the 1950s. In 1959 he ventured off on his own and launched his label "Sarmi". He designed for just over a decade and then closed up shop. During those ten or so years he was known for his evening wear especially and the fabric he chose were often opulent or very difficult to work with. The results were often quite beautiful. The