1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-rudi-gernreich Pretty blossoms splay across its

Pretty blossoms splay across its surface

The fabric has some stretch but the cups do not

and then go all the way around the back

It is made of a silk twill and has those vibrant colors typical of the sixties - a mix of yellow

1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-rudi-gernreich Pretty blossoms splay across itsFerdinando 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