1970s Pink Print Silk Jersey La Mendola Maxi Dress designer-issey-miyake What a gorgeous little dress

What a gorgeous little dress

wearable and of museum quality

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

Natural Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam

These long cashmere silk knit dresses were a Halston staple and were designed for that chic modern woman to wear while entertaining at home or in an intimate setting

1970s Pink Print Silk Jersey La Mendola Maxi Dress designer-issey-miyake What a gorgeous little dressThe 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