1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The fabric has a touch

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

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

I have had one of the originals in the shop in the past (see it here) and I could not resist this little version even though I normally do not buy the later pieces

I have dated it to the mid seventies - you can see a photo of a very pregnant Vicky with Woody Allen in a dress with a similar fabric

This would be suitable for a wedding or any other summer event

1970s La Mendola Beautifully Printed Silk Jersey Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The fabric has a touchThe 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