Late 1980s Bellville Sassoon Strapless Red Silk Dress w Full Skirt & Black Glitter Tulle Underskirt & Bow Blacks The La Mendola label is

The La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after - when the duo behind the label were designing in Rome it was girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying and wait listing for it

I am very pleased to have found another as it is quite beautiful

These can be very hard to find as they are treasured by collectors and an easy way to add some vintage luxury into a modern wardrobe

very low and the front is gathered

The "New Look" was in full swing and the excessive use of fabric and the full skirted silhouette is presented beautifully in this dress

Late 1980s Bellville Sassoon Strapless Red Silk Dress w Full Skirt & Black Glitter Tulle Underskirt & Bow Blacks The La Mendola label isThe Bellville Sassoon label was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville but did not officially take on the Bellville Sassoon label until 1970 when David Sassoon, who had been with the company since 1958, became the head designer . In 1987, Irish designer Lorcan Mullany joined the company and took over designing and the brand's labels changed to add his name. The Sassoon label became internationally known when Princess Diana began wearing pieces quite