Emanuel Ungaro Purple Silk Tunic with Pants and Skirt, 1980 No size label

Couture ensemble of purple silk printed with a stylized design in gold, peach and blue. The jacket has a stand collar, asymmetrical closure with gold thread ball buttons, long sleeves and is edged in purple satin with a gold thread pipinig. The pants and skirt are made of a finely pleated purple silk printed in a gold line design. The straight skirt is gathered into a waistband and closes with a zipper. The pants have a deep pointed yoke and close with a zipper. Most of the ensemble is sewn by hand. The inside back hem of the jacket shows a print featuring the upside words 'Emanuel Ungaro', suggesting the fabric was custom-made for the designer. Label: Emanuel Ungaro / Couture / ParisHandwritten label stitched on the backside of the jacket's designer label: 5978-6-80; pants: 5865-4-80. Skirt is unlabelledA label sewn into the waistband of the trousers suggests the ensemble was made for 'H.M. Queen Noor'.

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The ensemble is in very good condition with a vew loose threads in the gold piping. The jacket has some soiling in the underarm. Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front: Jacket: Bust: 19" Shoulder: 14" Waist: 17" Hip: 18" Length (from underarm): 22" Skirt: Waist: 13.5" Hip: 17" Length: 28.5" Pants: Waist: 14.5" Hip: 20" Inseam: 32" The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Emanuel Ungaro Purple Silk Tunic with Pants and Skirt, 1980 No size label

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