1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-fendi It is boned by hand

It is boned by hand with a complicated construction of lingerie weight elasticized fabric combined with built in cups that are covered in a silk net and silk for comfort

Full lined in a white silk organza and closes with a back painted metal zipper

the interior of the jacket is quilted with the size of the quilting getting smaller as it nears the front

The dress is a simple shaft through the body

1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-fendi It is boned by handFerdinando 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