1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-mary-mcfadden I have had one of

I have had one of the originals in the shop in the past (see it here) and I could not resist this little version even though I normally do not buy the later pieces

and enviably serene smile

Screened with one of his iconic floral prints screened onto a scarf weight silk

They are each a full 58" in length and trail down the sides

It is beautiful and wearable and a great piece of fashion history and testament to his genius

1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-mary-mcfadden I have had one ofThe La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after when the duo behind the label where designing in Rome it was girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying and even wait listing for pieces as they were produced. The Italian based shop closed in 1974 giving us a date for this prior to that. The silk jersey used to make this dress is the best possible grade so feels amazing on. The design is beautifully vibrant and bright