1970s Pink Print Silk Jersey La Mendola Maxi Dress designer-issey-miyake wearable and of museum quality

wearable and of museum quality

Item# DD1051

Note that there is some discoloration to the inside upper lining but it of course does not show through

Skirt length: 31" from waist seam to the bottom of the hem

There are two sequin flowers along one side of the hem - I am sure these were added later but they are so cute I left them - a darling little touch

1970s Pink Print Silk Jersey La Mendola Maxi Dress designer-issey-miyake wearable and of museum qualityThe La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after when the duo behind the label were 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 dress would have been bought 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