Spring 1986 Emanuel Ungaro Runway Structured Bodice Strapless Dress Made from a Dotted Purple Silk designer-todd-oldham I adore Paganne dresses -

I adore Paganne dresses - the prints and designs are fantastic and the fabrics they used make them super easy to wear and travel with - no wrinkle worries

There is a high slit on either side of the leg and it otherwise falls in a perfect column

He was a genius at print and color and he pushed the envelope in terms of using the "new" synthetic jerseys available during this time period

It presents as perfect due to the thousands on the fabric and iridescent quality

each in the shape of the famous Chanel camilla flower - there is even an extra button sewn onto an inside seam

Spring 1986 Emanuel Ungaro Runway Structured Bodice Strapless Dress Made from a Dotted Purple Silk designer-todd-oldham I adore Paganne dresses -I had the twin of the dress ages ago and I was so pleased to find another one for the shop. Ungaro passed away in December of 2019 and that always makes you look at a designer's work with a new appreciation. He launched his label in 1965 after stints at Balenciaga and Courrreges. His pret a porter line, Ungaro Parallele, was created in 1968. He was a brilliant designer who was known for his of colours and flamboyance. I have included several reference