Dated 1975 La Mendola Turquoise & Blues Belted Silk Shirt DressWhen the duo behind the La Mendola label were designing in Rome, it was women like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were snapping up their pieces. By 1975, the year this dress is from, they had expanded into the American market, selling mainly made to order through shops like Bergdorf Goodman's like this one is from. On an interior seam we see the date this one was ordered, the style number and the client name. A fascinating glimpse into its