1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-fendi 5" from neck to longest

5" from neck to longest points on hem

The dress is a simple shaft through the body

It is boned by hand with a complicated construction of lingerie weight elasticized fabric combined with built in cups that are covered in a silk net and silk for comfort

Made of incredibly light weight cotton that is beautifully screened with the classic Pucci print

Item# S644

1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-fendi 5" from neck to longestFerdinando Sarmi was an actual Italian Count and started his design career working for the Elizabeth Arden couture salon during the 1950s. In 1959 he ventured off on his own and launched his label. He designed for just over a decade before closing up shop. During those ten or so years he was known for his evening wear especially. The fabrics he chose were often opulent or very difficult to work with. This dress is very similar to the one photoed for