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Vintage Thierry Mugler Spring 1996 Beaded Cocktail Dress

Name: Vintage Thierry Mugler Spring 1996 Beaded Cocktail Dress
Brand: Thierry Mugler
Price: 3250 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This vintage Thierry Mugler beaded cocktail dress hails from the spring 1996 collection— it's twin walked the runway (see image below) but this dress is even more special with the impeccable embellishment. The white cotton pique foldover necklace was the signature element of the Spring 1996 collection, making this such an iconic collector's piece. Thierry Mugler and his work have been the subject of countless museum retrospective for a reason: he is responsible for defining the fashion landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, with his unabashedly feminine, sensual, borderline-campy perspective. This dress, with its trompe l'oeil beading, is so exemplary of the clever nature of Mugler's design sensibility. The distinct shape of the straps (which I love) was also a signature of this Spring 1996 collection. The beading, mimicking the boning of a corset, creates a flattering illusion, with slit pockets cut into one plane of the beadwork. Sheer mesh at the hem with lattice beading is echoed in the lattice beading at the split neckline. The tailoring is incredible, creating the most seamless, flattering fit— the chest is built out into defined cups. Made in France; fully lined, closes with a zipper in the back, and snaps at the white foldover. *** Please visit my shop for an extension selection of vintage Thierry Mugler pieces from the 1980s-1990s. This piece is from the collection of a renown couture collector, who focused on collecting the very best of the best through the 1980s-1990s. Measurements: This will best fit a size Small, possibly X-Small and Medium (fits similar to a size 4, possibly up to size 6). Shown unclipped on a size 2 and it fits but isn't as "fitted" as it might be. Please refer to below measurements to be sure; marked a French size 40 but please note that this does not correspond with modern sizing. Chest: 34" Waist: 29" laid flat, about .5" give Hips: 38,5", about .5" give Length: 37" from shoulder to hem; 31.5" from top of neckline to hem Great vintage condition. With any questions about the specific condition or size, please send a message for additional photos or measurements, as all sales are final. *IF YOU REQUIRE EXPRESS SHIPPING (domestic or international), please contact me for my best quote! Same-day or next-day delivery (or pickup) is in most cases available in the NYC area. @VERYBREEZY — Follow along on Instagram for exclusive access to new vintage arrivals

Designer:

Thierry Mugler

Brand:

Thierry Mugler

Dimensions:

Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Length: 37 in (93.98 cm)Marked Size: Size XS, S, M, see measurements (NA)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 29 in (73.66 cm)Hip: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 37 in (93.98 cm)

Style:

1990s (Of the Period)

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1990-1999

Condition:

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3381221120472

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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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