1970s La Mendola Long Silk Jersey Print Dress designer-valentino Each sleeve is cut kimono

Each sleeve is cut kimono style with a wide wide hem that is edged in a 3" banding of metallic gold lace

Harper’s Bazaar

vibrant print

he spent three years as head designer at Jane Derby

Over the shoulders is a panel of fabric that creates a caped effect and under this the back is completely open

1970s La Mendola Long Silk Jersey Print Dress designer-valentino Each sleeve is cut kimonoThe 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 wait listing for it. The Italian shop closed in 1974 and this would have been from that shop. The silk jersey used is so fine and so light that it feel utterly amazing on and works even in warm climates because the fabric really breathes. The design is beautifully