1972 La Mendola 'Paridiso' Peacock Feather Print Deep Pink Silk Jersey Dress The 1960s it is scooped into a

it is scooped into a low V and this sit above a tightly spaced row of buttons

The top of the bodice has a wide panel that curves over the sweetheart shape and then extends down into the skirt

rounded shoulder pads

The bare and open back is the fabulously  unexpected finish to the dress

1972 La Mendola 'Paridiso' Peacock Feather Print Deep Pink Silk Jersey Dress The 1960s it is scooped into aThe pair behind the La Mendola label met in Rome in 1960 and started their business making dresses and selling them one by one, piece by piece. In 1967 they opened a shop. They soon had a Hollywood following and mega stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth become regular clients who were buying and even wait listing for pieces as they were produced. They made all of the pieces in their ateliers and designed their own prints. Clients would be