Fall 1988 Emanual Ungaro Strapelss Gold Metallic Black & Gold Ruffled Hem Dress designer-prada The back is intentionally left

The back is intentionally left unattached to the waist

It is made from ivory ostrich feathers that have the slightest touch of a grey graduation to them as they reach their tips on some of the feathers

Truly a treasure and exquisitely beautiful in person - on par with couture level pieces

I think you can wear it either way making tit that much more versatile

Bust: 29" flat across from side seam to side seam

Fall 1988 Emanual Ungaro Strapelss Gold Metallic Black & Gold Ruffled Hem Dress designer-prada The back is intentionally leftA dress in a similar cut in a blue metallic was worn by Iman on the Fall 1988 runway. Just behind her shoulder you can see one that was done ina black and gold colorway like this one is. This figure hugging bodice with a low slung voluminous skirt was a trademark look for Ungar during this time period and this is a stunning example of his work at the time. This is a dress made to hug and shape your figure into an hourglass. The metallic gold used is