Spectacular c.1972 La Mendola Brilliant Pink, Orange, Tangerine & Black Silk Chiffon Caftan w Floor Length Cape Sleeves Sleeves z-archive-metallics This also comes with a

This also comes with a matching belt that is wide and made of the same fabric

A 2 inch border of bead work circles the neck and goes around and down the sexily scooped back

Fully lined in white silk and closes with a hidden set side zipper and grosgrain ribbon ties at the back of the neck

I love these 1960s cotton caftans

Designer Consuelo Castiglioni picked up her spring vibe from a couple of handcrafty

Spectacular c.1972 La Mendola Brilliant Pink, Orange, Tangerine & Black Silk Chiffon Caftan w Floor Length Cape Sleeves Sleeves z-archive-metallics This also comes with aThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The pair behind the La Mendola label met in Rome in 1960 and started their business making dresses and selling them one by one, piece by piece. In 1967 they opened a shop. They soon had a Hollywood following and stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth become regular clients who were buying and even wait listing for pieces as they were produced. They made all of the pieces in their ateliers and designed their own