1960s Black Silk Organza "Feathered" Collar Sarmi Dress designer-louis-vuitton but the fabric is actually

but the fabric is actually a light weight georgette that I believe is a silk

The A-line shape flares out pretilly from the shoulders

Inside a cotton floral design is finished to perfection and if not for the raw thread work of the embroidery showing you could have worn this inside out

closed briefly from 1940 -1945 and then reopened until Cristobal's retirement in 1968

1960s Black Silk Organza "Feathered" Collar Sarmi Dress designer-louis-vuitton but the fabric is actuallyThis is a really phenomenal gown whose photos here really do not fully convey the beauty of the fabric or the richness and pure genius of that thick border of fabric "feathering" at the collar. Sarmi was known for evening wear and dramatic pieces that were highly embellished and had a decadent feel to them and this is a wonderful example of his work. The body of the dress is made of a polished silk organza with a defined waist. The skirt flares out