c.1972 La Mendola Blue Print Jersey Dress w Feather Trim Cape designer-givenchy The skirt is a gorgeous

The skirt is a gorgeous flat fronted cut that flows out into a wide A-line

light pink organza look chiffon that is completely embroidered with pink stitching

painted metal zipper at the side

There is a ruffled detail that circles the sweetheart neckline and that ruffle then extends down from one side

It is out there though so at some point I hope to be able to date it accurately either before its sold or will send a note to its new owner once that information is found

c.1972 La Mendola Blue Print Jersey Dress w Feather Trim Cape designer-givenchy The skirt is a gorgeousThe 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,