1970s La Mendola Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-herve-leger It closes with a side

It closes with a side painted metal zipper and one shoulder closes with a row of hidden snaps

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

Unlined but all the inside seams are turned and finished like french seams

It is styled with an additional light crinoline but does have fullness on its own so it really can be worn either way depending on how dressed you want to make it

Inseam: 13" from waist seam to inner seam

1970s La Mendola Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-herve-leger It closes with a sideThe 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