Incredible 1968 Sarmi Ivory Silk Net Dress w Mink Bodice & Metallic Tinsel Dot Detailing designer-lillie-rubin The fabric is a sheer

The fabric is a sheer nude silk organza that has a almost animal print feel metallic thread that covers both pieces from head to toe

Onto this is a complex design that is made up of stiffened black silk ribbon that has been folded into flower like designs that run over the entirety of the dress

seed pearls and crystals

The simplicity of the cut lets that stunning floral design take center stage

Incredible 1968 Sarmi Ivory Silk Net Dress w Mink Bodice & Metallic Tinsel Dot Detailing designer-lillie-rubin The fabric is a sheerI have included a reference photos from 1964 that shows similar versions of this dress. This dress does not have its Sarmi label, but it does have a Bergdorf's label that has the 1968 date on it. I believe it was custom ordered based on those earlier dresses. It was made under the creative direction of Ferdinando Sarmi. This is so thoroughly a Sarmi piece that it is quite incredible. The bodice has an ivory silk base that is covered in an off white