Late 1980s Emanuel Ungaro Teal Blue Printed Silk Mini Dress w Strong Shoulders designer-claude-montana This layer construction of the

This layer construction of the fabric gives the dress texture and depth

He passed away in 1968 so any time I acquire a piece that pre-dates his death

It is done in a deep blue-black and that same color is picked up on the rubbed collar

The top is made out of a silk chiffon and then the skirt is a silk twill

The top is unlined and closes with a back painted zipper and hook & eye at the neck

Late 1980s Emanuel Ungaro Teal Blue Printed Silk Mini Dress w Strong Shoulders designer-claude-montana This layer construction of theEmanuel Ungaro launched his label in 1965 after working for both Balenciaga and Courreges. He was a brilliant designer who was known for his extravagant fabrics and flamboyant designs. He was very involved n the entire process and designed and oversaw the development of new fabrics to suit his needs. For him the design process always started with the fabric. His work always has a sense of exuberance and drama to it and he mixed fabric and prints with