Sold for $819
This lot contains three dresses.
THE FIRST
Black crepe dress with crew neckline, long sleeves, iridescent sequin detailing with beaded stripes, and center back zipper closure. Comes with matching sequin belt.
Label: La Mendola
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 37.25"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.25"
THE SECOND
Blue and pink silk dress with marble pattern, double flounced collar, set-in long sleeves with flounced cuffs, lettuce hem, and center back zipper closure.
Label: La Mendola
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 26.25"
Hips: 33"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"
THE THIRD
Pink silk dress with floral pattern, cross front halter neckline with ruching details, and center back zipper closure.
Label: La Mendola
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 26"
Waist: 24.25"
Hips: 28.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 48"
THE ARCHIVE
This lot contains an archive from Gerri La Mendola, the designer's sister. This archive contains newspapers clippings, invitations, photos, look books, and fabric swatches from her brother's career. The archive includes:
16 Photos
25 Plus Press Clippings
3 Invitations to La Mendola fashion shows
1 La Mendola lookbook with fabric swatches
5 La Mendola shopping bags
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good. A few beads have come loose and fallen off on the front near the waist.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
THE ARCHIVE
The overall condition is good with some items being folded or creased.
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