Rare Thierry Mugler Archival Set Stunning Dress and Jacket

Name: Rare Thierry Mugler Archival Set Stunning Dress and Jacket
Brand: Thierry Mugler
Price: 6463.5 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Extremely rare Archival Thierry Mugler two piece Ensemble- set of dress and jacket. Assuming SS1988 "African Summmer" Collection. The ensemble has a cohesive aesthetic, featuring a rich, dark brown hue interspersed with a dynamic pattern made of small leather bits that gives off a shimmering effect and reminds of croco texture. This design ist simply amazing and extremely intricate and a prime example of masterful craftsmanship. The dress has a beautiful fitted shape with long sleeves and pointy neckline and waist. Highlight is the gorgeous revealing back. Closes with the one strap and button on the back. The jacket has a fitted waist with peplum waist, adding a dramatic flair that accentuates the silhouette. It also has a deep V-neckline and long, fitted sleeves. This design combination is indicative of Mugler's penchant for structure and impressive details, while still retaining a sense of classic femininity and sophistication. Made in France Jacket has the tag, marked vintage size 38

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Wear consistent with age and use.

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Berlin, DE

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1stDibs: LU2727222506352

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Thierry Mugler

Fashion as sculpture, as avant-garde expression, as spectacle: Thierry Mugler’s career pushed the boundaries of what fashion design and clothing could mean.

Mugler, who went by Manfred in later years, founded his brand in 1973 with his first personal collection. By the late 1990s, he was more famous for his fragrances, thanks to the brand’s best seller Angel. But vintage Mugler dresses and gowns have recently returned to red carpets, worn by stars like Kim Kardashian, Cardi B and Hailey Bieber.

Mugler’s penchant for performance, drama and costuming came from his background in ballet, having danced as a teenager with the Opéra national du Rhin in his hometown of Strasbourg, France. In the 1980s and ’90s, his couture shows were theatrical and futuristic, similar to those of his contemporaries Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix.

In one of Mugler’s shows, the then-pregnant legendary supermodel Pat Cleveland (part of the coterie of glamorous muses associated with designer Halston) was suspended from the ceiling and then glided down the runway surrounded by clouds of smoke.

Mugler would become known for his immaculate tailoring as well as for his increasingly avant-garde designs that featured sharp cuts, sexy and fetishistic elements, an integration of metal and uniquely treated materials like PVC and leather. Recent years have seen Mugler’s archival designs, especially from his 1995 haute couture show, take center stage, coinciding with the resurgence of camp in fashion and the return of bodycon dresses.

The French cosmetics company Clarins SA acquired Mugler’s brand in 1997, and its founder stepped back from the label in 2002. The house’s roster of clients has included some of the most visionary figures in fashion, from David Bowie and Diana Ross to Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, and the founder’s influence on over-the-top fashion can be seen in the work of designers such as Jeremy Scott and Alexander McQueen.

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