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Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Dress SS 1999
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Dress SS 1999

Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Dress SS 1999

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1999 'LES SALADES' evening dress.

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1990s French Evening Dresses

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Mesh Panel Little Black Dress
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Mesh Panel Little Black Dress

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Mesh Panel Little Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black Thierry Mugler mini dress, designed by Manfred Mugler.

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1990s Mini Dresses

Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress

Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler S/S 1999 White Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler S/S 1999 White Cut-Out Cocktail Dress

Thierry Mugler S/S 1999 White Cut-Out Cocktail Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Caserta, IT

- Thierry Mugler Paris, Made in France, size FR 38 - Sleeveless midi sheath, knee-length, body-skimming silhouette - Structured white technical fabric, acetate/polyester blend, fully...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

THIERRY MUGLER Silk midi dress vintage
THIERRY MUGLER Silk midi dress vintage

THIERRY MUGLER Silk midi dress vintage

By Thierry Mugler

Located in CACHAN, FR

Beige silk belted midi dress by Thierry Mugler. The dress features a shirt collar, a cross closure, patch pockets on the chest and a wide belt with a silver buckle. Presence of a sma...

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1990s French Mini Dress

Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress
Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress

Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous navy blue dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a scoop neckline with a center slit, cap sleeves and an inset just under the bust line with a strip of 1" large link silver cha...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress
Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress

Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful body conscious purple dress trimmed in black velvet by Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and is semi fitted with princess seaming through to th...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Cruise 1999 Thierry Mugler Orange Coral Jacquard Corset Boned Bubble Dress
Cruise 1999 Thierry Mugler Orange Coral Jacquard Corset Boned Bubble Dress

Cruise 1999 Thierry Mugler Orange Coral Jacquard Corset Boned Bubble Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A rare sample from Thierry Mugler's Cruise 1999 collection, this striking coral orange mini dress features a voluminous skirt, fitted top, and spaghetti straps.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Thierry Mugler vintage silk dress
1990s Thierry Mugler vintage silk dress

1990s Thierry Mugler vintage silk dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

1990s Thierry Mugler vintage silk dress Length 100 cm / 39.37 inches The condition is good. There are no special comments. Vintage condition.

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Dress With Cut Outs
Thierry Mugler Dress With Cut Outs

Thierry Mugler Dress With Cut Outs

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning white silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a crew neck and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest and back, and waist ...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1991 Structured Wrap Dress
Thierry Mugler Vintage 1991 Structured Wrap Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1991 Structured Wrap Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

We are excited to present this incredibly rare Thierry Mugler 1991 black structured wrap dress. Features long sleeves, v-neckline, shoulder pads, pockets and knee length. In excellen...

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1990s French Mini Dress

Kaki green wool dress THIERRY MUGLER
Kaki green wool dress THIERRY MUGLER

Kaki green wool dress THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Kaki green wool dress. Snap closure on the middle front and snap closure under the collar t on the chest ) as well. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. Box pleats on the back; SIZE 38...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Wrapped green cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER
Wrapped green cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER

Wrapped green cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Wrapped Green cotton dress with snap closure on the middle front and fabric belt ( belt's lenght = 110cm) The fabric composition tag has been cut but the lining ( only inside the s...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Black wrapped cotton dress Thierry Mugler
Black wrapped cotton dress Thierry Mugler

Black wrapped cotton dress Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wrapped cotton dress. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side + one top left pocket. Buckle closure on the middle back which make the belt size adjustable. Snap closure inside. SIZE...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Shirtwaist Dress
Thierry Mugler Shirtwaist Dress

Thierry Mugler Shirtwaist Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black dress from Thierry Mugler with lots a great detail. It has a shirt collar, curved chest pockets, balloon sleeves with curved cuffs, and light shoulder pads. There ...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Grey silk wrapped dress Thierry Mugler
Grey silk wrapped dress Thierry Mugler

Grey silk wrapped dress Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey silk wrapped dress. Snap closure in the side front ( one snap inside, one snap outside) Pocket on the breast. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1990s French Day Dresses

Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995

Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Shirt Dress Summer Blouse
Thierry Mugler Shirt Dress Summer Blouse

Thierry Mugler Shirt Dress Summer Blouse

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

There’s something deliciously subversive about this vintage Thierry Mugler piece. The dress borrows the language of menswear shirting - vertical pinstripes, a notched collar, the sug...

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1990s French Casual Dresses

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress by Thierry Mugler. It is a semi fitted dress with an asymmetric jagged edge neckline outlined in black velvet and a straight skirt. It is fully lined in s...

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1990s French Day Dresses

F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Mesh Panel Little Black Mini Dress
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Mesh Panel Little Black Mini Dress

F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Mesh Panel Little Black Mini Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this fabulous black Thierry Mugler mini dress, designed by Manfred Mugler, debuted on the season's runway in a mid-length.

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Thierry Mugler Dress with Front Cut out
Thierry Mugler Dress with Front Cut out

Thierry Mugler Dress with Front Cut out

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Thierry Mugler. It is semi fitted with long sleeves, a small black buckle at the front neck and a cut out below it. The hemline is asym...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s

Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Red cotton dress with belt THIERRY MUGLER
Red cotton dress with belt THIERRY MUGLER

Red cotton dress with belt THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red cotton dress with belt . Pocket on both side . Hidden snap on the middle front + one on the sleeve edge Top stitched on the shoulder + shoulder-pad. Pleats on the middle front an...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Pale pink cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER ACTIV
Pale pink cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER ACTIV

Pale pink cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER ACTIV

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale pink cotton dress. Zip closure on the middle front. Cut-work. 2 side pocket and one breast pocket. Split on the middle back, lenght= 15cm SIZE 44 on tag but fit M

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER
Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin cocktail dress. Snap closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Gather on the middle front. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) but fit S

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap
1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap

1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Striking persimmon orange linen dress from the 1990's designed by Thierry Mugler. Designed with an asymmetric silhouette featuring a single delicate spaghetti strap on one side and a...

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Yellow cotton wrapped dress Thierry Mugler
Yellow cotton wrapped dress Thierry Mugler

Yellow cotton wrapped dress Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Yellow cotton wrapped dress. Snap closure on the waist. One pocket on the left side on the hips and 2 breast pockets. Shoulder pad. SIZE 40 (Fr) M

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1992 Thierry Mugler Museum Exhibit Vintage Dress Rarity
1992 Thierry Mugler Museum Exhibit Vintage Dress Rarity

1992 Thierry Mugler Museum Exhibit Vintage Dress Rarity

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

1992 Thierry Mugler Museum Exhibit Vintage Dress Rarity Shoulders: 44 cm / 17.32 in Armpits: 49 cm / 19.29 in Length: 124 cm / 48.82 in Long dress with a full skirt. Neckline highl...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Lace Insert Black Midi Dress
Thierry Mugler Lace Insert Black Midi Dress

Thierry Mugler Lace Insert Black Midi Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Stunning Thierry Mugler 1990s black cocktail dress with gorgeous transparent lace top and down the bust details. Body hugging hourglass silhouette. Press stud closure at the back. ...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Pale yellow cotton dress with belt THIERRY MUGLER
Pale yellow cotton dress with belt THIERRY MUGLER

Pale yellow cotton dress with belt THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale yellow cotton dress with fabric belt and buckle. Snap closure on the middle front. 4 pockets on the front. Wrapped and pleated on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M NO BRAND TAG

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1990s Unknown Day Dresses

1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown
1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown

1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

This muted pink silk dress was the spectacular finale dress in Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1999 collection.

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler black and white rayon knitted off-shoulder evening dress, ss 1999
Thierry Mugler black and white rayon knitted off-shoulder evening dress, ss 1999

Thierry Mugler black and white rayon knitted off-shoulder evening dress, ss 1999

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

▪ Thierry Mugler evening dress ▪ Constructed from black knitted rayon ▪ Inserts of white curved lines ▪ Asymmetric off-shoulder neckline with draped cowl ▪ Floor-length skirt with...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pink jersey dress with shoulder-pad THIERRY MUGLER
Pink jersey dress with shoulder-pad THIERRY MUGLER

Pink jersey dress with shoulder-pad THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pink jersey dress with shoulder-pad. Fabric composition: 80% acetate, 20% polyamide. SIZE 44 (Fr) L

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Couture Cold Shoulder Dress
Thierry Mugler Couture Cold Shoulder Dress

Thierry Mugler Couture Cold Shoulder Dress

By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous shoulder baring black dress from Thierry Mugler Couture. The dress is semi fitted with flattering vertical seaming slightly flares to the hem. It has a V neckline, expose...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER
Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wrap crêpe cocktail dress . Snap closure on the waist. Pocket on both side. The back of the fabric is satin. SIZE on tag 40 (Fr) but fit 38 (Fr) M

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Sculptural Collar Evening Gown FR40
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Sculptural Collar Evening Gown FR40

THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Sculptural Collar Evening Gown FR40

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1999 Ruffled Organza Collar Evening Gown with Floral Detail Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1999 Fabric: Crepe ...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Red dress with cut-work THIERRY MUGLER
Red dress with cut-work THIERRY MUGLER

Red dress with cut-work THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red dress with cut-work . Fabric composition: 55% acetate, 45% rayon. Snap closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Large shoulder-pad.One pocket on the right side. SIZE 40 (Fr...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress

Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Double Breasted Dress with Cutout Back 1990s
Thierry Mugler Double Breasted Dress with Cutout Back 1990s

Thierry Mugler Double Breasted Dress with Cutout Back 1990s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous dress in light weight black wool dress from Thierry Mugler. It is gorgeous abstract shaped black silk lapels and short sleeves with snap cuffs. It has a double breasted ...

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1990s French Day Dresses

1990s Thierry Mugler Jumpsuit
1990s Thierry Mugler Jumpsuit

1990s Thierry Mugler Jumpsuit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

this beautiful jumpsuit features silver buckles on the straps and an extremely flattering shape

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1990s French Day Dresses

90s Thierry Mugler Open Heart Back Red Dress
90s Thierry Mugler Open Heart Back Red Dress

90s Thierry Mugler Open Heart Back Red Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Miami, FL

Manfred Thierry Mugler was a French fashion designer who began his brand in the 1970s and was known for his avant-garde, architectural, hyperfeminine and theatrical approach. This i...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler Black Dress SS 1994 Spring Summer Collection. Extremely rare collectors piece. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect little black dress with the iconic Thierry ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Thierry Mugler Taupe Western Fringe Waist Corset Plunging Maxi Dress
1990s Thierry Mugler Taupe Western Fringe Waist Corset Plunging Maxi Dress

1990s Thierry Mugler Taupe Western Fringe Waist Corset Plunging Maxi Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Thierry Mugler dress from the 1990s is constructed in a soft taupe crepe and features a sculpted plunging neckline anchored by an exaggerated Western-style corset waist. The sha...

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Blue wrapped cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER Circa 1990's
Blue wrapped cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER Circa 1990's

Blue wrapped cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER Circa 1990's

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue wrapped cotton dress with silver metal buckle closure. Snap closure inside. Pockets on both side and one pocket on the top left. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1990s French Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Vintage Wrap Dress with Nautical Anchor
Thierry Mugler Vintage Wrap Dress with Nautical Anchor

Thierry Mugler Vintage Wrap Dress with Nautical Anchor

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Milano, IT

Amazing vintage dress designed by Thierry Mugler in the 1980s, in charcoal black. Made in France. The dress has a distinctive lapel with incredible draping that flatters many body sh...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Cotton day dress with fabric belt THIERRY MUGLER ACTIV
Cotton day dress with fabric belt THIERRY MUGLER ACTIV

Cotton day dress with fabric belt THIERRY MUGLER ACTIV

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cotton day dress with fabric belt belt. Snap closure on the middle front and on the pocket. SIZE M /L

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1990s Thierry Mugler Yellow Textured Cotton Dress
1990s Thierry Mugler Yellow Textured Cotton Dress

1990s Thierry Mugler Yellow Textured Cotton Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

This is such a great fitted example of Thierry Mugler’s genius with superb and complex construction details from the cap sleeves through to the V panelled and shaped bodice. The skir...

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1990s French Formal Wear

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler Black Dress SS 1994 Spring Summer Collection. Extremely rare collectors piece. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect little black dress with the iconic Thierry ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beige cotton wrap dress with asymmetrical collar Thierry Mugler
Beige cotton wrap dress with asymmetrical collar Thierry Mugler

Beige cotton wrap dress with asymmetrical collar Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige cotton wrap dress with silver metal snap closure. Cut work. Lining ( rayon or silk) only on the back of the skirt. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1990s French Day Dresses

Beige cotton Safari dress with belt Thierry Mugler Activ
Beige cotton Safari dress with belt Thierry Mugler Activ

Beige cotton Safari dress with belt Thierry Mugler Activ

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige cotton Safari dress with belt and snap in the middle front. Cut-work and pockets. Plastic buckle. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) 6 (US)

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler 1990’s black sculptural dress
Thierry Mugler 1990’s black sculptural dress

Thierry Mugler 1990’s black sculptural dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in PARIS, FR

Archival Thierry Mugler 1990’s black stretchy dress, size L, amazing shape.

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sculptural Abstract Brooch Strap Navy Gown
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sculptural Abstract Brooch Strap Navy Gown

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sculptural Abstract Brooch Strap Navy Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous navy Thierry Mugler gown designed by Manfred Mugler. This beautiful dress debuted from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection on the season's runway.

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Navy blue cocktail dress with laces THIERRY MUGLER
Navy blue cocktail dress with laces THIERRY MUGLER

Navy blue cocktail dress with laces THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue cocktail dress with laces . Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Hidden zip closure on the middle back. SIZE on tag 38 (Fr) but fit more likely 36 (Fr) S

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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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.

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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Fashion of the 1990s

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, the design associated with 1990s fashion — vintage '90s handbags, clothing and accessories — has a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.

If there was one concept unifying fashion in the 1990s, it was the lean silhouette. “Fashion is a game of proportion,” Alexander Fury wrote in the New York Times in 2016. “Narrow-shouldered and narrow-hipped, the ’90s were skinny.”

If it takes a practiced eye to identify that single concept, that’s because in truth, ’90s fashion was many things to many people. After the 1980s era of strong-shouldered working women, glossy aerobicized bodies and Madonna, fashion branched out.

The industry gained momentum from big-money relaunches of the great Paris houses Dior, Givenchy and Balenciaga, rescued at long last from the constraints of licensing. Japan and Belgium gave fashion new avant-garde ideas to play with. From America came denim, minimalism, '90s grunge fashion and hip-hop. From Italy came sex appeal. And Prada.

For the colorful corsets of her 1990 Portrait collection, audacious British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood drew on 18th-century oil paintings — her models donned the pearl choker necklaces that have become a social media star and a favorite of influencers and fashion lovers all over the world. For a jacket-and-shorts suit from her Fall/Winter 1996–97 Storm in a Teacup line, the designer used the extreme asymmetry of a tartan mash-up to confront, according to Westwood, “the horror of uniformity and minimalism.”

“The ethos of the time was, you could have style, you could be into all kinds of cool stuff. It wasn’t about money, it wasn’t about status,” says Katy Rodriguez, cofounder of Resurrection. In contrast, “our last 10 years have seen the domination of nonstop luxury, money and status.”

Vintage 1990s Chanel bags, for example, are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings — at Newfound Luxury, proprietor L. Kiyana Macon has "clients who only buy ’90s Chanel because they recognize that it is the best quality.” 

Things were different in the ’90s, and the difference is reflected in the clothes. Pull up any recent “How to Do the 1990s” fashion article (or look at photos of current supermodels Gigi, Kendall and Bella), and you’ll see iconic '90s outfits — knee socks, cardigans, fanny packs, fishnet stockings, slip dresses, flannel shirts and combat boots.

Rodriguez has recently noticed something similar happening. Before COVID, customers searched 1990s stock “for very sexy Galliano, Dior, Cavalli — that kind of thing,” she explains, noting that just a few months ago, “people were posting [on social media] the poshest things they could.” Now, in the age of shutdown, “that would just look out of touch.”

Instead, people are looking for “things that are cool but also easy and comfortable, not necessarily super-luxe,” Rodriguez continues. They’re “heading back to the more avant-garde, anti-fashion designers, like Helmut Lang, [Martin] Margiela and [Ann] Demeulemeester.”

Late designer Franco Moschino shocked and titillated the ’80s fashion elite with his whimsical, irreverent parodies of bourgeois finery. Whether emblazoning a sober blazer with smiley faces or embellishing a skirt suit with cutlery, Moschino rendered high style with a hearty wink. He famously said, “If you can’t be elegant, at least be extravagant” — words that, with all due respect to Susan Sontag, epitomize the essence of camp.

Vintage Moschino pants, jackets and other '90s Moschino garments remain so bold and fresh today that even the house's former creative director, Jeremy Scott, drew on the brand's past and the pop culture of the decade for his debut collection in 2014.

Find vintage 90s dresses, skirts, sweaters and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs — shop Thierry Mugler, Miuccia Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and more today.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.