1972 La Mendola 'Paridiso' Peacock Feather Print Deep Pink Silk Jersey Dress The 1960s The beaded and rhinestone detailed

The beaded and rhinestone detailed centerpiece at the front waist hooks into place with a series of silver hook & eye

Reference Photos: (1) From the Halston and Warhol: Silver and Suede Exhibit  /  (2) Halston Ad

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

Please see the photos after the label shot

1972 La Mendola 'Paridiso' Peacock Feather Print Deep Pink Silk Jersey Dress The 1960s The beaded and rhinestone detailedThe 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