1960s Unlabelled Red & Green Plaid Silk Taffeta Ruffle Skirt Labeled and Designer The duo behind the La

The duo behind the La Mendola label met in Rome in 1960 and started their business making dresses and selling them one by one

Fully lined in a silver toned silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper

The slubbed silk adds texture and the color has a hint of pink - not fully conveyed here in these photos but very pretty in person

During this time period India held a great fascination as it opened to the Western world

A stunning little twenties piece that was made using earlier tape lace

1960s Unlabelled Red & Green Plaid Silk Taffeta Ruffle Skirt Labeled and Designer The duo behind the LaThis is a dramatic and bold skirt made out of a fine silk taffeta. Silk from this period was some of the finest in the world and this one is no exception. The silk has a slight sheen to it and a is covered with a bold green, red and black checked plaid pattern that is a fantastic. The waist band is fitted and the cut skims over the hips and then at the hem has a wide 10" ruffle that gives it the perfect finish. Really pretty and chic. Excellent