1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-lillie-rubin The front zips low into

The front zips low into the skirt at the front and a tie belt allows you to cinch in the waist as you wish

Gorgeous and unique piece

The cut is very simple with wide straps and a loose shift shape

Fully lined through the bodice in a stretch cotton jersey while the skirt is unlined

The fabric is fluid

1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-lillie-rubin The front zips low intoThe 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