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1980s Ungaro Paris Red Embossed Shoulder Bag with Gold Chain

Red Embossed Leather Chain Shoulder Bag · 1980s
A 1980s Ungaro Paris shoulder bag in red embossed leather with black details and gold-tone chain. 6.5 x 5 x 1 in.
Details
Designer Ungaro Paris
Period 1980s
Type Shoulder bag
Material Red embossed leather, black details
Hardware Gold-tone, chain strap
Closure Snap flap
Measurements 6.5 x 5 x 1 in (approx. 16.5 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm)
Condition Excellent vintage, slight signs of wear
PERIOD
1980s
PROVENANCE
Ungaro Paris, 1980s. Private Collection.
DESCRIPTION
An Ungaro Paris shoulder bag from the 1980s in red embossed leather with black details, gold-tone hardware and a gold-tone chain. It closes with a snap flap.

It measures 6.5 x 5 x 1 in (approx. 16.5 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm). Emanuel Ungaro, who had worked with Cristóbal Balenciaga, opened his own house in Paris in 1965 and became known for colour and pattern.

It is in excellent vintage condition, with slight signs of wear.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Excellent Vintage
Excellent vintage condition, with slight signs of wear.
Authentic UngaroEmbossed LeatherChain Strap1980s Original
Red on a Gold Chain
The Archivary - Italian Curation

A small red bag on a gold chain, edged in black. Ungaro's taste for strong colour carried into an evening accessory.

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The Object and Its Moment
A Small Red Bag

This Ungaro Paris bag dates from the 1980s. It is made in red embossed leather with black details, closes with a snap flap and hangs from a gold-tone chain.

Red leather, gold chain.

The Fashion Landscape
Emanuel Ungaro

Emanuel Ungaro trained with Cristóbal Balenciaga before opening his own house in Paris in 1965. His work became known for bold colour and mixed prints.

The Wider Culture
Evening in the 1980s

Small chain bags were a common evening accessory in the 1980s, worn close to the body.

Reading the Object
Texture and Contrast

The embossed surface gives the red leather texture, and the black details sharpen its outline. Wear is slight.

Textured red, sharpened in black.

Why It Matters Now
Ungaro Accessories

Ungaro accessories from the 1980s continue to attract collectors of Paris fashion of the period.

MARKET DEMAND
1980s
Ungaro bags
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
Paris house
Emanuel Ungaro, founded 1965
HOUSE ERA
Emanuel Ungaro
Founder of the house, Paris 1965
Demand
Ungaro

Ungaro pieces from the 1980s attract interest among collectors of Paris fashion.

Supply
Coloured Leather

Bright leather can fade or mark with use, so condition is assessed with care.

Context
Colour and Print

Ungaro's use of colour and print is a recognised part of his design legacy.

Shipping

All orders are shipped fully insured.

Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

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Price
£399
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