Una Luna: The Evolution of the Little Black Dress

With the excitement of New Year’s Eve looming on the horizon, you may be wondering which closet gem you should enlist to wow the party crowd. Why of course…the classic little black dress.

This timeless statement piece was first introduced in 1926 by legendary designer Coco Chanel, it gained momentum with Dior and was solidified as a must-have item by Audrey Hepburn, in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. By 1995, Donna Karen was telling Harper’s Bazaar, “the little black dress is the foundation of a woman’s wardrobe.”

If all this talk has you yearning for a fresh new spin on an old favorite, Miami-based design duo
Irmguard Esterrich and Paola Lecointre, founders of Una Luna, Inc., have the fashion-forward options to fit your energetic lifestyle. Friends from childhood, Esterrich and Lecointre evolved their now widespread line of printed tops, dresses and cat-suits from an embellished corset collection they developed in 2002. The designers strive to bring new sensuality and elegance to the typical little black dress through their ever-changing offerings. They want each of their designs to represent the youthful and chic elements inherent in the Miami lifestyle.

In order to ensure maximum comfort for young jetsetters, most dresses seen in the collection are made in a body skimming, figure-flattering Polyblend fabric, with multiple choices in print and length. Standouts include The Alexis Dress, a knee-length piece with dolman sleeves and sublime details; The Andrea Dress, another knee-length, one-shoulder dress complete with a petal-style bottom; The Fergie Dress, a long, flowing gown with an avant-garde neckline; and the Daisy Dress, a knee-length dress that drapes off the shoulder nipping in at the waist with a belt and fringe detail. For the extra-daring, Una Luna’s cat-suits are just as glamorous as their evening gowns. Chanel your inner Audrey Hepburn this NYE and start 2010 off with style in an Una Luna creation. www.UnaLunaCollection.com

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