{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-black-optical-print-designer-dress-new-copy","title":"Vintage 1960s Black Optical Print Designer Dress- New!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #db0d0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBust: 36 - 38 inches + 91 - 96.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWaist: 28 - 30 inches + 71 - 76 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShoulder Edge to Shoulder Edge: 15.5 inches + 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHips: open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15 inches + 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTotal Length from Outside Shoulder: 42 inches + 107 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHem Length: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eZipper Length: 21.5\u003cspan\u003e inches + 55 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSeam Allowance: unable to be seen due to lining -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are taken from the outside. The garment is measured flat with the tape \u003cstrong\u003estretched tightly\u003c\/strong\u003e from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #db0d0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* 1960s ribbed silk designer Space Age dress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Fabric design features black and white op art circles on a black background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Bodice has long sleeves and a V-neckline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Contrasting black, white and red braid along neckline, sloping towards waist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Skirt is slightly gathered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Matching braid along the bottom hemline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Back with metal zipper, Braid on neck, waist and hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Fully lined with couture finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Label reads \u003cstrong\u003eSarmi New York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCount \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerdinando Sarmi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was born into a wealthy Italian family and raised in Trieste.  Following his doctorate in Law, Sarmi decided that he wanted to be a fashion designer. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHe created costumes for two Italian films: \u003ci\u003eMusica Proibita\u003c\/i\u003e (released as \u003ci\u003eForbidden Music\u003c\/i\u003e in the \u003ca title=\"United States\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"\u003eUS\u003c\/a\u003e) in 1942 and Cronaca di un Amore  (released as \u003ci\u003eStory of a Love Affair\u003c\/i\u003e in the US) in 1950. It was his first and only known on-screen performance. He left Italy in 1951 to work in New York fashion, becoming Elizabeth Arden's head designer from 1951 to 1959. He launched his \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eown high-quality ready-to-wear salon in New York in 1959, using the label Sarmi. In 1960, he won a Coty Award.It was during this time that he developed a reputation as a top designer, wooing an influential clientele that included celebrities, New York socialites, and foreign dignitaries. He became a naturalised United States citizen in January 1959, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHis collection included both haute couture and ready-to-wear apparel that set the pace for 1960s fashion in New York. His designs commonly featured intricate embroideries, vivid colors, and racy hemlines as well as hand silks and the first-ever tie-dyed silk chiffons used in haute couture, designed and produced by Tzaims Luksus. During the late 1960s, the house fell upon financial difficulties. In 1972, his business was renamed Ferdinando Sarmi, but it closed shortly thereafter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #db0d0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eExcellent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo notable flaws that I can see, it is in great condition for its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e that these are vintage items that have had a previous life, so minor signs of wear are almost inevitable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese signs could include previous alterations, repairs, frays, minor stitch defects or small marks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBut please, don't expect the item to be in pristine unworn condition - unless otherwise stated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe endeavour to show or describe obvious imperfections on each listing to assist in making an informed purchase.  You are welcome to ask any questions regarding sizing or condition prior to any purchase. We assure you of a prompt reply, including a re-assessment along with additional photography if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #db0d0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStunning, high-quality designer dress with an unusual fabric design and silhouette. Impeccably tailored as expected from this listing.  Please drop us a line if you require additional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #db0d0d;\"\u003eShop Policies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe make every effort to post your item within 2-4 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayBys\/Layaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we do offer flexible layby\/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item, the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshop -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e let us know we may be able to help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you with a special listing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coutura Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43846161039478,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4945\/products\/1_fae6fdf0-73c1-4972-a150-a23b3b335699.jpg?v=1617065333","url":"https:\/\/www.couturavintage.com\/products\/vintage-1960s-black-optical-print-designer-dress-new-copy","provider":"Coutura Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}