26. Emanuel Ungaro

Futuristic, angular, tailored coats and suits; short sharp A-line dresses; lace see-through dresses; deeply cut armholes; thigh-high boots; over-the-knee socks; metal garments

French fashion designer born in 1933 in Aix-en-Provence. In 1951-1954, Emanuel worked in his father’s tailoring business. In 1955 he moved to Paris to work as a stylist, 3 years later he got job at Balenciaga's and then at Couregges. He opened his own coutoure house in 1965 with Swiss artist Sonja Knapp who later became his wife. Then his business expanded worldwide, created also menswear collection, a less expensive line, opened numerous boutiques and made several licensing deals including perfumes. Rich, boldly printed fabrics became his hallmark. His talent has been recognized by several awards, eg Dallas Fashion Award 1995,1996. In 2005, Ungaro retired and sold the label to businessman Asim Abdullah for $84 million.

Fashion from 1967 - Emanuel Ungaro

Early pieces and haute coutoure

Emanuel Ungaro 1970s-Maria Kimberley wears his dress

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MICHELLE GRESSE Emanuel Ungaro Ad Paris Vogue September 1994

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Emanuel Ungaro Haute Coutoure

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Spring Ready-to-Wear Collection 2014

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Source: http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2004-ready-to-wear/emanuel-ungaro

Fall Ready-to-Wear Collection 2009 (Designer: Esteban Cortazar)

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Source: http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2009-ready-to-wear/emanuel-ungaro

Interview with Emanuel Ungaro

Website: http://www.ungaro.com/

Read more:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Ungaro

http://www.vogue.co.uk/spy/biographies/emanuel-ungaro-biography

http://www.blog.jewelryaccessories.com/fashion-designers/260-emanuel-ungaro.html

http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/To-Vi/Ungaro-Emanuel.html

http://famous-relationships.topsynergy.com/Emanuel_Ungaro/Characteristics.asp

http://nymag.com/thecut/fashion/designers/emanuel-ungaro/

http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/To-Vi/Ungaro-Emanuel.html

http://en.vogue.fr/vogue-list/thevoguelist/emanuel-ungaro-/1172

http://www.carbonated.tv/entertainment/the-fall-of-the-house