1988 Ungaro Runway Documented Metallic Black Bustle Dress
This black runway documented 1980s lame cocktail dress is by renowned French couturier Emanuel Ungaro. With a dramatic square neckline, the dress is sleeveless but with an exaggerated double layer of ruffles at the shoulders, ruched fabric wrapped around the bodice and a double layer ruffle trim around the base which gives volume and accentuates an hourglass figure. The back has a bustle design with additional ruffles cascading from the bottom of the zip at the back. Ungaro ready to wear was very well made and often, the atelier used the same fabrics as the haute couture range. This dress is masterfully and beautifully constructed in a type of jacquard fabric which has a metallic sheen - like lame. It is in superb vintage condition with no faults of any note and looks barely worn. It is sized a US 8 but vintage runs small and this is better suited to a UK 8-10 or US 4-6 in modern sizing.
There is a strikingly similar dress from the F/W 1988-89 Emanuel Ungaro Runway Collection with similar shoulder detailing and in a matching lame fabric but in coral red. You can see the reference photo which gives you a great idea of how incredible this showstopping dress will look when worn!
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 30 in. (76 cm)
WAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)
HIP - 38 in. (97 cm)
LENGTH - 30 in. (76 cm)
Pickup available at CIRCA VINTAGE
Usually ready in 24 hours
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Will you set anything aside for me before I come?
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Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear. You may also wish to bring favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying-on, or gold and silver. We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look. Many of which are also for sale.
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