1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-louis-feraud Once scrunched up on the

Once scrunched up on the arm as they are intended to be

You can see a similar print from the 1958 collection in the reference photo included here

I love the checked design screened onto the silk - the colors are a perfect complement to each other and it is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk

The slightest of grubbiness to the suede here and there but this adds to its vintage appeal

This beginning in swimwear shows in this dress since it is made of high end swimsuit fabric

1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-louis-feraud Once scrunched up on theFerdinando 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