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If the name Fausto Puglisi doesn't sound familiar to you now, it will by next February when the young Italian designer debuts his first collection for Emanuel Ungaro.

Puglisi's new job is part of a licensing agreement between Ungaro and Italian clothing manufacturer Aeffe, which controls Moschino and Alberta Ferretti. Hopes are that Puglisi's design talent and Aeffe's resources will be able to bring the brand back to life after a series of designers who have left since 2007, including Esteban Cortozar (who refused to work with artistic adviser Lindsay Lohan), Estrella Archs, and Giles Deacon.

Most famously, Puglisi has dressed Anna Dello Russo, who's been a fan of his wares since he launched his own line two years ago. Puglisi has also dressed Beyoncé, M.I.A., Nicki Minaj, and Madonna's backup dancers for various performances. His aesthetic takes cues from his obsession with the Roman Empire. "For me, Rome means power, sex, decadence, delirium, skirts, pleats, peplums, embroidery," Puglisi once said. "And these words always inspire my work."

Does that mean Ungaro will take a leather-clad, militaristic turn into the future? Only time will tell. For now, a look at some of Puglisi's past work here in the gallery.

Photo via Fausto Puglisi.

After just two collections, WWD has reported today that Emanuel Ungaro and Giles Deacon have “mutually decided” to end their collaboration. The brand has gone through numerous creative directors since the founder retired in 2004; Giles Deacon was the sixth designer to design for the brand. The Spring '12 collection, set to show during Paris Fashion Week, was apparently not designed by Deacon and instead is said to, "reflect the work of the design team." More details to come, but, for now, check out Deacon's past collections for Ungaro in the slideshow.

After a tumultuous 2009 with the whole Esteban Cortazar and Lindsay Lohan drama, Ungaro is ready for a fresh start with the announcement of its newest creative director: Giles Deacon. The artsy British designer, who will continue to produce his namesake line, is set to show his first collection for the Paris fashion house in September. "I obviously don’t want to infringe upon my own line, but I like things that are very feminine, lots of color, great prints, great quality, some unusual cuts. All of those things that I like in the world of fashion design I'm going to bring to what I feel is appropriate for the Ungaro woman," Deacon said. Excited? We are, too. Take a look at some of Giles Deacon's past pieces that evoke Ungaro aura.

It was a tumultuous year for the house of Ungaro. It started off strong with wunderkind Esteban Cortazar as its creative director. The designer left nothing to the imagination during his tenure at Ungaro, creating hit after hit. Sadly, things headed south when the house decided to enlist Lindsay Lohan as its artistic advisor. Consequently, and with much drama, Esteban resigned from his post and left Ungaro at the mercy of Lohan and chief designer Estrella Archs. The rest is fashion history. Take a walk with me through the best and worst of Ungaro . . .

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