Emanuel Ungaro (France), clothing and accessories

Emanuel Ungaro (1933-2019) was a French fashion designer who founded the House of Emanuel Ungaro in 1965. He was known for his sensual and glamorous designs, which often featured bold colors, mixed prints, and flowing fabrics.

Ungaro was born on February 13, 1933 in Aix-en-Provence, France, to Italian immigrant parents. He began his career in fashion azt the age of 17, working as a tailor for his father and other local designers. After completing his apprenticeship, he moved to Paris in 1955 to study fashion design. After graduating from school, Ungaro worked for several other designers, including Cristóbal Balenciaga and Courrèges. In 1965, he launched his own label with the assistance of Swiss artist Sonja Knapp and Elena Bruna Fassio.

Ungaro's early collections were a hit with critics and consumers alike. He quickly became known for his sensual and glamorous designs, which were often worn by more... celebrities such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Bianca Jagger, and Catherine Deneuve. His designs were characterized by their use of bold colors, mixed prints, and flowing fabrics. He was also known for his use of luxurious materials, such as silk, chiffon, and velvet. Ungaro's clothes were often described as being both sexy and sophisticated.

In addition to his ready-to-wear collections, Ungaro also designed haute couture. His couture collections were even more luxurious and glamorous than his ready-to-wear collections. Ungaro's couture clients included royalty, celebrities, and socialites from all over the world. Ungaro was also a successful perfume designer. He launched his first perfume, Diva, in 1983. Diva was a huge success, and it remains one of Ungaro's most popular perfumes today. Ungaro went on to launch a number of other successful perfumes, including Senso, Ungaro, and Emanuel Ungaro For Men.

Ungaro retired from fashion design in 2005 and sold his busines to a group of investors. . However, his brand continues to be popular today. Ungaro's clothes are still worn by celebrities and fashion enthusiasts all over the world. less...