Spectacular c.1972 La Mendola Brilliant Pink, Orange, Tangerine & Black Silk Chiffon Caftan w Floor Length Cape Sleeves Sleeves designer-gina-frattini I love this floating confection

I love this floating confection of a dress made from a pretty pink silk chiffon outer layer that tops an inner dress also done in pink

Bust: 19" flat across the inside from side seam to side seam

The cut of the coat is simple with her classic

The dress closes with a side painted metal zipper and the back of the halter neck closes with hidden hook & eye

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Spectacular c.1972 La Mendola Brilliant Pink, Orange, Tangerine & Black Silk Chiffon Caftan w Floor Length Cape Sleeves Sleeves designer-gina-frattini I love this floating confectionThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The 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 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