1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-rudi-gernreich It is made of a

It is made of a silk twill and has those vibrant colors typical of the sixties - a mix of yellow

This tops a beautifully cut

Note that this one is flawed - there are areas of a very

It is all hand finished and meticulously done

1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-rudi-gernreich It is made of aFerdinando 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