1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Metallic Pink & Gold Silk Brocade Dress designer-stavropoulos The looped pleating technique that

The looped pleating technique that create the front (or back - it really can be worn either way) panels is incredibly beautiful and has that art deco

Another ruffle finishes each sleeve

I adore this chic little french beret

Lots of great Karl touches - the loose and easy cut

Ribbon finished and unlined through the skirt and lined with silk taffeta through the bodice

1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Metallic Pink & Gold Silk Brocade Dress designer-stavropoulos The looped pleating technique thatFerdinando 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