1964 Sarmi Ivory Knife Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress w Cream Mink Bodice & Silk Ribbon Detail designer-hermes Note that it is tiny

Note that it is tiny and did not sit on my dress form properly

I love the mix of using the same navy as you see in the top with a bright red

The top of the dress is kept simple to balance that wonderful skirt

Each of those circles is created by stamping out the fabric which was then folded back by hand and stitch behind each center of each circle

Even better in person

1964 Sarmi Ivory Knife Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress w Cream Mink Bodice & Silk Ribbon Detail designer-hermes Note that it is tinyFerdinando 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 especially known for his evening wear. The fabrics he chose were often opulent or very difficult to work with like fine silk chiffons like this. This dress was