Documented 1963-64 Sarmi Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Strapless Natural Mink Bodice & Chocolate Silk Bow designer-mary-quant Bodice: approx 13" from neck

Bodice: approx 13" from neck to bottom waist seam

Fully lined in a deep gold silk

These are fairly large and really create a statement against the velvet

Bodice: 16" from shoulder to waist

Note that the inside lining is a slightly deeper color then how it photoed and that there is a slight grubbiness to the inside lining near the neckline as shown in the photo after the label shot

Documented 1963-64 Sarmi Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Strapless Natural Mink Bodice & Chocolate Silk Bow designer-mary-quant Bodice: approx 13" from neckFerdinando 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. This dress was obtained from the same source as the