1988 Ungaro Runway Documented Metallic Black Bustle Dress versace-couture Another elaborate example of romanticism

Another elaborate example of romanticism from Gina Fratini

The dress is in fabulous vintage condition with no faults or stains to note

The stripes alternate from horizontal to vertical from the waistband to the hem

This piece is just as wearable today as it was over 50 years ago

The look is both dynamic and feminine

1988 Ungaro Runway Documented Metallic Black Bustle Dress versace-couture Another elaborate example of romanticismThis 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