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  • Front view of the flawless archival Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle patchwork print silk jacquard blouse highlighting the draped V-neckline and faceted black buttons on a museum mannequin.
  • Rear view of the immaculate archival Emanuel Ungaro late 1980s purple silk damask blouse showcasing the seamless geometric patchwork print flow.
  • Close-up interior view of the pristine woven navy-blue Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle Paris neck label featuring the signature white double-U logo.
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Archival Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle Printed Silk Jacquard Blouse — NOS Deadstock 1990s S M

Archival Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle Printed Silk Jacquard Blouse — NOS Deadstock 1990s S M

$550.00 USD
$550.00 USD
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## Provenance & Historical Significance
**INVESTMENT GRAIL: NOS DEADSTOCK EMANUEL UNGARO PARALLÈLE PRINTED SILK JACQUARD BLOUSE**

An exceptional, investment-grade historical artifact from the celebrated late 1980s / early 1990s golden era of the house of Emanuel Ungaro, operating under the brand's elite luxury "Parallèle Paris" ready-to-wear mainline.

This specific garment represents the ultimate pinnacle of pristine archival preservation. Verified authentic via the signature navy-blue woven satin "emanuel ungaro parallèle paris" neck label featuring the historic embossed white double-U iconography. Emanuel Ungaro—hailed by fashion historians as the master of sensuous maximalism—was legendary for his defiant celebration of patterns, textures, and fluid architectural draping. 

Preserved in flawless, unworn New Old Stock (NOS) Deadstock condition, this museum-grade silk statement piece represents an extraordinary acquisition for high-end fashion archives, international editorial stylists, and serious design investors globally.

## Design & Structural Architecture
A masterclass in precision draping and romantic tailored proportions, engineered to present an empowering, highly defined hourglass silhouette.

* **The Ruched Central V-Neckline:** Structured with an elegant, plunging V-neckline leading into a heavily gathered, ruched central seam matrix that dynamically pinches the fabric at the waistline before flaring out slightly at the cropped front hem.

* **The Faceted Button Matrix:** Punctuated along the central front closure by a vertical row of custom, high-gloss composite dome buttons executed in a brilliant geometric faceting that mimics polished black onyx gemstones.

* **The Gathered Puff Sleeve Profile:** Engineered with intentional, tight gather-pleating at the shoulder caps to generate a defined 1980s structural sleeve loft, cascading into fluid, elegant 3/4-length sleeves.

* **The Seamless Rear Panels:** The complete back profile is cut from expansive, uninterrupted panels to allow the intricate print compilation to flow smoothly across the moving anatomy.

## Textile & Material Science
A premier demonstration of high-gauge French damask silk weaving and multi-tonal print saturation.

* **The 100% Pure Silk Damask Jacquard:** Executed in 100% premium mulberry silk woven on technical Jacquard looms. Prior to printing, delicate floral micro-motifs were woven directly into the structural silk yardage. This creates a luxurious damask surface retention that reflects and absorbs light selectively, granting the fabric a rich weight, heavy fluid drape, and magnificent tactile density.

* **The Mosaic Patchwork Compilation:** Wrapped in a saturated, multi-layered abstract patchwork pattern. The complex design seamlessly blends barock floral tapestries, architectural chevron bands, stars, and micro polka-dots utilizing a majestic color scheme of deep royal purple, rich aubergine, vivid orchid magenta, mineral ocher yellow, and sharp structural accents in turquoise and vermillion red.

## Curator’s Condition & Transparency Report
* **Classification:** Deadstock Vault Quality (Grade NOS / New Old Stock / Pristine ).

* **Condition Transparency Note:** High-end vault specimen. Absolutely zero flaws, marks, or storage patina. The parallel brand silk-woven label is completely stiff, flat, and bright, confirming its unworn state.

## Specifications & Measurements
* **House / Brand:** Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle Paris (Late 1980s / Early 1990s Mainline)

* **Origin:** 100% Authentic Made in France

* **Size Tendency Note:** Fits highly tailored at the waist due to the gathered central ruching, while offering a fluid, loose drape at the chest and shoulders. Tends perfectly toward a modern European Size 36/38 / Small to slim Medium (US 4-6 / UK 8-10). Please respect the flat measurements below.

### Flat Measurements (Laid Flat & Unstretched)
* **Shoulder-to-Shoulder (Puff Construction):** 46 cm / 18.1"

* **Pit-to-Pit (Chest Profile):** 55 cm / 21.6"

* **Total Length (Cropped Hourglass Cut):** 54 cm / 21.3"

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