Fab vintage black cocktail dress by Sarmi in black silk chiffon/burned out velvet polka dots. The dress is a simple classic with a waist line, long sheer sleeves, V neck and back zip. It has a satin belt. It is trimmed in black egret and other feathers. Maybe one of a kind. The hat is sold separately.
Marked Size: none
Bust: 34”Waist: 24”
Hips: 38”
Shoulder: 15.5”
Sleeve from shoulder: 22”
Sleeve from underarm: 17”
Length: 39.5”
Length (shoulder to waist): 14”
Length (waist to hem): 25.5”
CONDITION: Mint
Some info on the label:
Count Ferdinando Sarmi, from Italy, worked at Elizabeth Arden from 1951 until 1959. In that year he started his own label, Sarmi. He was best known for his opulent evening looks, and for his use of extravagant fabrics, but he also produced simple, but expensive, day clothing. In 1972, his business was renamed Ferdinando Sarmi. He closed not too long afterward.
