Incredible 1968 Sarmi Ivory Silk Net Dress w Mink Bodice & Metallic Tinsel Dot Detailing designer-valentino This particular one is exceptional

This particular one is exceptional and is documented as well which is always a treat

This is actually the second dress like this that one I have had in the shop and I am very pleased to have found another

The lace knit that is used is very soft and the entire dress has a great amount of stretch

The plunge is almost indecently low but saved by that gold bar that runs across and keeps it firmly in position

You could easily add a sash or belt to cinch the waist in even more

Incredible 1968 Sarmi Ivory Silk Net Dress w Mink Bodice & Metallic Tinsel Dot Detailing designer-valentino This particular one is exceptionalI 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