Fall 1988 Emanuel Ungaro Strapless Metallic Gold & Coral Dress w Flirty Ruffled Skirt designer-ceil-chapman Sleeves: 25" to end of

Sleeves: 25" to end of lace sleeve

It is is fully lined so does not have that cheap feel some jerseys have from this period

The suit has flaws - there is evidence of past moth damage throughout all pieces but primarily on the shorts

she has said that she actually had not see the work of Fortuny when she embarked upon her journey to create this unique pleated fabric

Button front and button cuffs

Fall 1988 Emanuel Ungaro Strapless Metallic Gold & Coral Dress w Flirty Ruffled Skirt designer-ceil-chapman Sleeves: 25" to end ofEmanuel Ungaro launched his label in 1965 after stints at both Balenciaga and Courreges. He was a brilliant designer who was known for his extravagant fabrics and flamboyance. He often participated in the design and execution of new fabrics and for him the design process started there. His work always has a sense of exuberance and joy to it and he mixed fabric and prints with a master's eye. When hunting for the date of this dress I found a strikingly