1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-louis-feraud The skirt is comprised of

The skirt is comprised of 3 layers - the outer silk belt with embellishment

Hips below the velvet: open

You can see a similar print from the 1958 collection in the reference photo included here

Each "sleeve" is a long loose panel of silk chiffon that is set at the top of the shoulder only and then flows down scarf like to suggest the long sleeves of the kimono but in an entirely different manner

I love the checked design screened onto the silk - the colors are a perfect complement to each other and it is a gorgeous light weight - think scarf silk

1972 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Silk Organza Ruffle Dress designer-louis-feraud The skirt is comprised ofFerdinando 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