Thierry Mugler Rare Black w/ Coral Inserts Petal Dress Rare Collectible
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare circa 1989-90 Thierry Mugler petal dress. During this period the designer created a few different versions of this style of which this is one.
Thierry Mugler Archival Flower Petal Dress Rare FW 1989/90 Drama
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. The extremey rare Thierry Mugler Flower Petal dress. This gorgeous dress is beautifully constructed and reminds of an abstract flower, FW 1989/90 HIVE...
Thierry Mugler Couture Sculptural Petal Dress Black SS 2001
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful Thierry Mugler Couture Spring/Summer 2001 dress. The silhouette is razor-sharp, almost predatory, a study in controlled seduction that only Mugler could execute with such s...
Thierry Mugler Petal Dress Vintage
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler Petal Dress Vintage Fabric 100% cotton Good condition Final Sale
Thierry Mugler Vintage Black Velvet & Pink Petal Dress Fall 1990 Size 38FR
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Thierry Mugler Vintage Black Velvet & Pink Petal Dress Fall 1990 Size 38FR
Thierry Mugler Rare 1990's Two-Tone Sculptural Petal Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare circa 1989-90 Thierry Mugler petal dress. During this period the designer created a few different versions of this style of which this is one.
F/W 1994 Gianni Versace Couture Black Wool Corseted Mini Dress IT40
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting the perfect little black Gianni Versace dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this strapless mini-dress is made complete with an inter...
Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Beaded Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture elegant evening dress from spring summer 2001 collection. PVC collar with glass beads embroideries. High leg slit. Open back. Rounded hem. Deep purple colour....
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 ...
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...
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Black & White Sculptural Panel Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Spring Summer 1999 Thierry Mugler black evening dress featuring a sharply tailored silhouette. This striking dress features contrasting white curved paneling that sweeps dramatically...
$1,690
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Naomi opened the FW 1989/90 Runway in this iconic look. This is tailoring as seduction, architectural, and dangerous. Cut close to the body, the dress sculpts the female form with Ma...
Thierry Mugler Couture Sculptural Ensemble Bodice and Skirt Set
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
This fantastic Thierry Mugler Couture two-piece set from the 1999/2000 collection is a masterclass in structure, precision, and sensual restraint. Crafted in densely woven linen, the...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Sculptural Cut-Out Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black sculptural cut-out dress. A striking example of Thierry Mugler's visionary approach to feminine tailoring, this vintage dress perfectly captures the hou...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
STUNNING iconic Thierry Mugler Couture dress from the 2001 FW Collection. Extremely rare documented Runway Gown . Abstract leo print pattern dress with the most beautiful glitter s...
Showstopping Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Runway Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This iconic Showstopper by Thierry Mugler is a Silk Velvet Dream! She arrives not as a woman, but as an apparition: poured into liquid Bordeaux velvet so saturated it seems to drink...
Thierry Mugler 1986 Sculptural Corset Top Dramatic Peplum Bodice
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous rare Thierry Mugler corset top - a masterful creation with amazing sculptural dramatic tailoring. A rare piece from his 1986 Collection - documented vintage gem! Coral-red ...
The Thierry Mugler Couture 'Samantha Jones' Dress 2001 Black Cutout
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Thee iconic Thierry Mugler Couture little black dress, as seen on the one and only Samantha Jones in Sex and the City! Sculpted in Mugler’s signature anatomical idiom, the dress trac...
Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic sexy early 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bondage inspired bodycon dress! Soft rayon blend fabric. Cut-out above the bodice and buckle at center neck. Hidden zipper up the back wi...
Thierry Mugler Couture Silk Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
This Thierry Mugler couture skirt suit is an exercise in beautiful seduction - masterful tailoring and gorgeous shape. The silhouette is unmistakably Mugler: razor precision, a fitte...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Black & White Couturissime Sculptural Peplum Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
An exceptional and highly sought-after Thierry Mugler black and white jacket from the iconic 1995 collection, as seen on the runway and later featured in the acclaimed Thierry Mugler...
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
By Robert Rodriguez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower comprising most of the skirt front. It has...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...
MOSCHINO 90's Iconic and rare Cheap and Chic harlequin vest
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Milano, MILANO
90's iconic and rare Cheap and Chic harlequin vest by Moschino Tassels at hem Golden ball button 79% acetate 21% rayon
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 35” Comes with box IMPORTA...
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Wild Rose applique ruched plunge dress gown S
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway purple Wild Rose applique ruched plunge dress gown S Reference: TGAS/F00664 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Winter 2...
Versace F/W 2004 Embellished Studded Plunging Keyhole Neckline Open Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2004 Embellished Studded Halter Plunging Keyhole Neckline Open Back Dress Size: IT 38 Condition: Excellent Versace silk black dress featuring silver square studs, hal...
Valentino 2008/2009 Red Silk & Lace Gown
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 2008/2009 -A gorgeous Valentino evening gown in vivid red, combining fluid silk with delicate lace for a look that feels both romantic and glamorous. The fitted silhouette fall...
Ralph Lauren Black Label Black Wrap Style Dress
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in New Hope, PA
Ralph Lauren designed this classic black wrap style black dress for a variety of occasions and events. The dress has a V shaped neckline above the left side faux wrap and a left sid...
CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO S/S 2002 Runway Khaki Jacket FR42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring Summer 2002 Khaki Runway Trenchcoat FR42 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Spring Summer 2002 Fabric: 47% Linen, 40% V...
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.
Find vintage Thierry Mugler corset tops, suits, sunglasses and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.