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Vintage Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Emerald Jacket + Pleated Skirt Suit
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This vintage Thierry Mugler jacket and skirt suit hails from the iconic designer's Fall 1992 runway collection— see a version of it on the runway below. 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 jacket is so exemplary of Mugler's inimitable style: it's made with the most beautiful construction, with many different pieces tailored together like a puzzle to create a very flattering fit. The exaggerated long lapels lead to a nipped waist, which gives way to a sculptural peplum— all Mugler hallmarks, which contribute to a very flattering hourglass shape. Shoulder pads subtly emphasize this shape. The snap closure at the waist is covered with a sculptural silver X (mirrored at each cuff) another signature of Mugler from this period. I love the matching pleated wrap skirt— in a sea of fitted pencil skirts from this era, this one really stands out. The drop-waist skirt has pleats beginning at the hips, with a box pleat in the center, and pleats fanning out in opposite directions from there. It has a wrap style, with three snaps closing the front panel, and a snap closure at the waistband. Each of these pieces is as beautiful worn separate as they are together. Made in France of 100% wool. Complete with the Thierry Mugler brand tag as well as the Bergdorf Goodman tag (retailer from which it was purchased). Jacket is fully lined.
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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 also an X-Small or Medium; it's similar to a size 4. Shown on a size Small. Please refer to below measurements to be sure; marked a French size 40 but please note that this does not correspond with modern sizing.
Jacket:
Shoulders: 18.75"
Chest: 39.5", with additional give from the deep V neck
Waist: 28.5"
Length: 27" from shoulder to longest point, 23" long from shoulder to side hem
Sleeves: 23"
Skirt:
Waist: 27"
Hips are open
Length: 20.75"
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.
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- Dimensions:Marked Size: Marked FR sz 40; fits like sz S (NA)Bust: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Waist: 27 in (68.58 cm)
- Style:1990s (Of the Period)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
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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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