1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-marni romantic wash of color

romantic wash of color

Bodice: 57" from neck to hem

perfectly constructed and made of a good weight silk or silk blend so the line and shape remains when worn

1990  /  Cindy Crawford image credit unknown  /  Image from the book 'Alaia- Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century

Item# E563

1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-marni romantic wash of colorFerdinando 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