1977 La Mendola Jersey & Chiffon Maxi designer-ted-lapidus Absolutely gorgeous and in excellent

Absolutely gorgeous and in excellent condition

It is cut with a flat front panel that has a second piece seamed with a curved bias seam to give it fullness

This is an incredible set from Valentino made of the finest

It has a definite flapper feel with its dropped waist and loose cut

It gives the effect of the wearer being wrapped with the end of that wrap trailing down the back in a stunning swatch of fabric

1977 La Mendola Jersey & Chiffon Maxi designer-ted-lapidus Absolutely gorgeous and in excellentIt's always especially lovely when you can specifically date a piece and finding a Bergdorf's tag inside the seam with the specific date written on it and the client name too fabulous! The dress is fabulous as well! A feather like abstract print is done in shades of blue on this stunning maxi dress. The 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