Late 1980s Bellville Sassoon Strapless Red Silk Dress w Full Skirt & Black Glitter Tulle Underskirt & Bow Blacks The La Mendola label is

The 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

I love the tightly spaced row of 12 Chanel logo buttons that run up the front for a touch of contrast to the pastels

The fabric at the waist is a knit

These can be very hard to find as they are treasured by collectors and an easy way to add some vintage luxury into a modern wardrobe

It is unmistakable

Late 1980s Bellville Sassoon Strapless Red Silk Dress w Full Skirt & Black Glitter Tulle Underskirt & Bow Blacks The La Mendola label isThe Bellville Sassoon label was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville but did not officially take on the Bellville Sassoon label until 1970 when David Sassoon, who had been with the company since 1958, became the head designer . In 1987, Irish designer Lorcan Mullany joined the company and took over designing and the brand's labels changed to add his name. The Sassoon label became internationally known when Princess Diana began wearing pieces quite