1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-mary-mcfadden Screened with one of his

Screened with one of his iconic floral prints screened onto a scarf weight silk

It is beautiful and wearable and a great piece of fashion history and testament to his genius

A version of this dress in a different colourway was photoed for Vogue in 1972

I love the richness and instant impact of the fabric and the elegant cut combined with that feminine palette of pastels

The fabric has a touch of a nubby texture to it that gives it a little bit if extra visual interest

1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-mary-mcfadden Screened with one of hisThe 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 and even wait listing for pieces as they were produced. The Italian based shop closed in 1974 giving us a date for this prior to that. The silk jersey used to make this dress is the best possible grade so feels amazing on. The design is beautifully vibrant and bright