Fall 1988 Emanuel Ungaro Strapless Metallic Gold & Coral Dress w Flirty Ruffled Skirt designer-ceil-chapman The collar is perfectly pointed

The collar is perfectly pointed and the two little pockets high on the bodice are just absolutely chic

The fabric is cut on the bias so that the way it sits on the body is perfectly executed

Made from a a pale pink silk net that has little dots woven though it

The cut is kept simple and reflects the time period perfectly

Here we have a shorter shift dress silhouette with a great sixties vibe

Fall 1988 Emanuel Ungaro Strapless Metallic Gold & Coral Dress w Flirty Ruffled Skirt designer-ceil-chapman The collar is perfectly pointedEmanuel 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