1970s Silk La Mendola Silk w Chiffon Skirt designer-bill-blass I believe the hardware to

I believe the hardware to be gold plated

Note that the hem of the skirt looks to have been cut at some point and is pressed to hem but the under-edge is raw

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It has the added benefit of being a version of the dress that was shown on the runway that season in a longer length and also was photographed on Christy Turlington that year

1970s Silk La Mendola Silk w Chiffon Skirt designer-bill-blass I believe the hardware toThe dress is utterly fabulous! A bright mod print is done in shades of corals and tangerines with pops of purple on this stunning silk jersey maxi dress. The 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 so this would date prior to that. The actual dress is supermodel length and fitted