1972 Important La Mendola Custom Dress designer-pauline-trigere It comes in its original

It comes in its original box and is completely and utterly fabulous

Constructed of two layers of a poly crepe chiffon the dress cascades to to the floor in a bust of floral designs

Silver beading and sequins are used to create that suggestion of a waist and also cover the entire upper bodice and the arms

Pretty little front pockets

1972 Important La Mendola Custom Dress designer-pauline-trigere It comes in its originalThis is an amazing and rare find. La Mendola is one of my favorite designers I think they were amongst the best at what they did bright, vibrant silk jersey and silk chiffon pieces that catered to the jet set and the celebrity chic the duo behind the label where designing in Rome for girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying! The shop closed in 1974 so this us a rare glimpse into the day to day business of their world. Pat, the