1960s Heavily Beaded Neckline Sarmi Silk Dress designer-alexander-mcqueen This is an amazing example

This is an amazing example of what he could create following that simple guideline

It was in fact most likely made for the tourist market at the time and is a wonderful combination of fine Eastern silks combined with a Western design

The fabric is a silk taffeta with ribbons of silky rayon worked directly into the fabric

Yves designed these "poetic taffeta gowns in what might be termed a Proustian vein" is what the book states

The bodice skims over the torso and the sleeves has a slight fullness to them especially right above the cuff

1960s Heavily Beaded Neckline Sarmi Silk Dress designer-alexander-mcqueen This is an amazing exampleI think the girl that grabs this dress is going to be so pleased. The photos really do not fully convey the beauty of the fabric or the richness and depth of that thick border of beading at the collar. Sarmi was known for evening wear and dramatic pieces that were beaded and embellished with a decadent feel. The body of the dress is made of a chocolate silk, cut on a flattering A line, almost baby doll cut, with a bow defining the waist. The neckline