Emanuel Ungaro 1970s Chiffon Velvet Suit

This is an exceptional Emanuel Ungaro ensemble comprised of two pieces but looks like three due to the contrasting style of the jacket. The bodice is a rich silk black velvet with a high neck Victorian collar with asymmetric gold and black glass buttons down one side. The back waist is contoured and shaped into an inverted V to showcase the small of the back. From the pleated shoulder flows generous silk chiffon sleeves which taper down to a long and elegant zipped cuff. The skirt is the same pattern as the silk chiffon sleeves but of a very fine Italian wool challis in rich dark tones of teal, burgundy, royal purple and forest green. The skirt falls in soft pleats from a black velvet waistband which also features along the bottom hem. The skirt closes with concealed zip and hook & eye at the waist. The draping is exquisite. Both the dress and jacket are fully lined in black silk which is all hand set.

This piece is in excellent vintage condition save for one very well executed repair to a small tear in the chiffon silk which is impossible to see when worn. Fit wise, the measurements correspond with a UK 12, US 8.

MEASUREMENTS:

TOP:
BUST - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
WAIST - 33 in. (83.8 cm)
HIP - 36 in. (91.4 cm)
LENGTH - 24 in. (61 cm)
SHOULDERS - 15.5 in. (39.4 cm)

SKIRT:
WAIST - 31.6 in. (80.3 cm)
HIP - 45 in. (114.3 cm)
LENGTH - 31.5 in. (80 cm)
TOTAL LENGTH - 49 in. (124.5 cm)