1970s La Mendola Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-herve-leger Hips: to 16

Hips: to 16

This keeps it very light weight and also supple while still allowing it to appear structured

The top portion is a pink lace that is fitted and sleek

Great care has been taken to ensure that all those pleats line up perfectly at the back hidden zipper

It also means it drapes and winds about the body perfectly

1970s La Mendola Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-herve-leger Hips: to 16The La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after when the duo behind the label where designing in Rome it was girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying! The Italian shop closed in 1974 and this would have been from that shop. The silk jersey used is so fine and so light, it is almost miraculous. The design is as vibrant as the day it was hand screened onto this beautiful fabric and the dress exquisite. It weighs ounces