Prettiest 1970s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Full Sleeved Floral & Lattice Printed Silk Dress

Many people do not know that Emanuel Ungaro took a position with Balenciaga in 1958 and in 1960 he became the chief designer of the house, staying there until 1964 before he briefly went on to Courreges before opening his own couture atelier in 1965. The Ungaro label has fallen from its former glory of the sixties through to the eighties, but in its heyday, the label was a force in the world of Haute Couture.

This dress is a wonderful example of the range that Ungaro had. He had a brilliant way of using of print and colour that he combined with soft fluid tailoring. This gorgeous little day dress is simple in cut but it is gorgeous once on an actual body. These little day dresses are often underrated when it comes to Haute Couture but they should not be. They are beautifully made and the quality is beyond anything you will find in modern RTW. The dress is made out of a fine high end silk that has a lattice and floral print covering its surface. Pastel peaches and taupes cover a white backdrop for a pretty and refined feel. I love the very full balloon cut sleeves. Each billows out above the cuffed wrists and takes the dress a step up from the classic day dress. The neckline is high and yoked across the shoulders with soft gathers. It skims over the bust and then a silk tie runs around and through the waist. This allows you to wear the dress with a loose and easy shift dress feel or you can cinch it in for added shape. The skirt has two little slant pockets that sit on each hip. The fabric is very light in weight and backed in a fine silk. It is made by hand to Haute Couture standards and is even better in person and on an actual body. Excellent condition with one small note below

Fully lined in a hand set silk of very high quality. It closes with a hand set, painted metal zipper and hook and eye at the back. Each cuff has a fine hand set zipper and hook & eye. The belt is partially attached and snaps into place to close. There is a small amount of shattering under each arm of the inner lining. It appears to be stable and does not affect the exterior. Please see the shot after the label shot. Done by hand to Haute Couture standards. Proper Haute Couture label present and the tape is numbered under label #H205-5-74

Sleeves: 25" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14.5" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 28" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item#DD2522

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.