1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-lillie-rubin Each sits and wraps fully

Each sits and wraps fully around the outside hip and adds to the blocked effect

This is such a classic and the buttons that were used make it extra special

Gorgeous and unique piece

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

but "clients were saved the cost of a trip to Paris

1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-lillie-rubin Each sits and wraps fullyThe 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