c.1972 La Mendola Blue Print Jersey Dress w Feather Trim Cape Couture Runway Rare From a flat discreet bow

From a flat discreet bow at one side swaths of fabric drape down each side of the skirt to create the illusion of fullness

The camera does not quite pic up the impact of the silver sequins - it is better in person

Well done with proper button holes and immaculate lining

for all the transporting spectacle and extravagance

It has that wonderful 18th century feel to it that she does so well and an almost sculpted effect

c.1972 La Mendola Blue Print Jersey Dress w Feather Trim Cape Couture Runway Rare From a flat discreet bowThe duo behind the La Mendola label met in Rome in 1960 and started their business making dresses and selling them one by one, piece by piece. In 1967 they opened a shop and women like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth become steadfast clients who were buying, and even wait listing for pieces as they were produced. This dress is a wonderful piece by them that is made from a fluid synthetic jersey and remarkably, still has its matching silk chiffon,