1990s Thierry Mugler Indigo and Black Velvet Dress

Name: 1990s Thierry Mugler Indigo and Black Velvet Dress
Brand: Thierry Mugler Couture
Price: 795 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This incredible 1990s Mugler dress creates the most flattering and feminine silhouette for the wearer. Made from thick black velvet with indigo blue, almost purple fabric panelling, its tailoring creates a beautiful hourglass illusion. The front features a rounded neckline and seam detail around the bust, while the back fastens with a central zip and hook and eye closure. The back also features a black velvet bow detail, complete with four poppers which join together to conceal the zip placket beneath. The skirt is finished in a classic pencil shape, making this the perfect dress for a smart cocktail party, or as a piece of sophisticated workwear. It is in fabulous vintage condition with no stains or faults to note, and would best fit a 6 UK, or 2 US. MEASUREMENTS: BUST: 33 in. ( 83.82 cm ) WAIST: 25 in. ( 63.5 cm ) HIP: 34 in. ( 86.36cm ) LENGTH: 34 in. ( 86.36 cm )

Designer:

Thierry Mugler Couture

Brand:

Thierry Mugler Couture

Dimensions:

Length: 34 in (86.36 cm)Marked Size: 2-4 (US)Bust: 33 in (83.82 cm)Waist: 26 in (66.04 cm)Hip: 34 in (86.36 cm)

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1990-1999

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU55017150452

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Fashion as sculpture, as avant-garde expression, as spectacle: Thierry Mugler’s career pushed the boundaries of what fashion design and clothing could mean. In the 1980s and ’90s, the late French designer's couture shows were theatrical and futuristic, similar to those of his contemporaries Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix.

Mugler (1948–2022), 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, costuming and innovative shows came from his background in ballet, having danced as a teenager with the Opéra national du Rhin in his hometown of Strasbourg, France. 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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