1970s Pink Print Silk Jersey La Mendola Maxi Dress designer-michaele-vollbracht At the back they dress

At the back they dress has an open slit that runs from the back of the neck to the zipper at the waist

These are the earlier 1994 version in black with white lettering and gold hardware

It is insanely gorgeous and the photos are not capturing the richness of the fabric and the astonishing condition - to have a piece in this color form this time period come through and look so fabulous is amazing

It closes with a hidden set back zipper that starts at the waist

1970s Pink Print Silk Jersey La Mendola Maxi Dress designer-michaele-vollbracht At the back they 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