1964 Sarmi Ivory Knife Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress w Cream Mink Bodice & Silk Ribbon Detail designer-hermes Made of tissue thin

Made of tissue thin

They are densely packed and I love the curving pattern that is the end result

a seven store boutique chain that specialized in high end and couture labels

Little ties run through the neck and the waist and are tipped with gold beads at the neck and with a witty lock and key charms at the waist

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

1964 Sarmi Ivory Knife Pleated Silk Chiffon Dress w Cream Mink Bodice & Silk Ribbon Detail designer-hermes Made of tissue thinFerdinando 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