Emanuel Ungaro

French designer Emanuel Ungaro established his namesake house in Paris in 1965 after apprenticing with Cristobal Balenciaga. He opened his atelier on Avenue Montaigne in 1967, building a reputation for fluid draping, sensual silhouettes and daring combinations of colour, print and embellishment. Ungaro’s couture and ready‑to‑wear lines captivated women seeking expressive elegance, and the house later expanded into menswear, accessories and fragrance.

Following Ungaro’s retirement and a succession of designers, the maison entered a new era in 2021 when Kobi Halperin was appointed artistic director of womenswear and Philippe Paubert took over menswear. The duo reinterprets Ungaro’s archival codes through contemporary lenses, reinforcing the house’s signature exuberance while refining silhouettes for modern clientele.

Today the brand continues to offer luxury ready‑to‑wear and fragrance collections through select boutiques and retailers worldwide.

Emanuel Ungaro’s philosophy celebrates bold femininity expressed through sumptuous fabrics, intricate draping and a vibrant palette. The house became synonymous with flamboyant prints, sensual cuts and a flair for theatrical colour combinations, encouraging women to embrace individuality and confidence.

Under Kobi Halperin and Philippe Paubert, this spirit endures as they fuse heritage and modernity. They draw on Ungaro’s archives to craft pieces that balance fluidity with structure and ornamentation with restraint, ensuring that each garment feels both celebratory and wearable. The maison remains dedicated to artisanal craftsmanship and joyful expression.