Three La Mendola Dresses and Press / Photo Archive, 1960-80s

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

Property from the Collection of Gerri LaMendola Less

This lot is located in Chicago.