1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Length: 38 in (96.52 cm)Marked Size: M (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 26 in (66.04 cm)Hip: 38 in (96.52 cm)
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
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 recent 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 the designer’s vintage evening gowns and dresses have recently returned to red carpets, worn by stars like Kim Kardashian and Cardi B.
Thierry 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 brand’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 suits, day dresses and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Stripe Applique Dress With All Over Rope EmbroideryLocated in New York, NY1940S Black Rayon Crepe Stripe Applique Dress With All Over Rope EmbroideryCategory
1940s Casual Dresses
- 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Shirred Front Dress With Fringe SleevesLocated in New York, NY1940S Black Rayon Crepe Shirred Front Dress With Fringe SleevesCategory
1940s Casual Dresses
- 2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Rayon Blend Jersey Kaleidoscope Cathedral Stained GlassBy Alexander McQueenLocated in New York, NYTagged a European size 42 2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Rayon Blend Jersey Kaleidoscope Cathedral Stained Glass Printed T-Shirt DressCategory
Early 2000s Casual Dresses
- 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Style Black Polyester Jersey Draped Cocktail DressLocated in New York, NY1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Style Black Polyester Jersey Draped Cocktail DressCategory
1980s Cocktail Dresses
- 1950S Black Beaded Rayon Knit Wiggle DressLocated in New York, NY1950S Black Beaded Rayon Knit Wiggle DressCategory
1950s Casual Dresses
- 1990S Black Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Galliano Style Floral Embroidered DressLocated in New York, NY1990S Black Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Galliano Style Floral Embroidered DressCategory
1990s Casual Dresses
- Moschino Spot Dress with Wrap Over Front.By Love Moschino, MoschinoLocated in London, GBA wonderful Moschino dress , black with crimson spots. The dress has a wrap over front with zip detail, side zip opening and is fully lined.Category
2010s Unknown Day Dresses
- Vintage English Lady Day DressLocated in London, GBA chic and easy to wear day dress by English Lady. The dress is in a wool jersey with a black background and colourful leaf print. It has a button through opening to below the waist...Category
1970s British Day Dresses
- Vintage Donald Campbell Wool Crepe DressLocated in London, GBA chic dress for Fall by Donald Campbell. The dress is in a purple wool crepe ( crepe de Paris) with a pink, grey and purple trim. The upper area is fully lined. Measurements: Bust u...Category
1980s British Day Dresses
- 1980s Mila Schön Black Wool and Velvet DressBy Mila SchonLocated in San Francisco, CA1980s Mila Schön black wool and rayon velvet shift dress featuring a geometric design finished with hand-set decorative buttons, full length sleeves, and weights along the hem to pro...Category
1980s Day Dresses
- Christopher Kane Rainbow Dress UK 12By Christopher KaneLocated in Gazzaniga (BG), ITBeautiful and iconic rainbow dress Insert: Silk (68%) Cotone Body: Wool (98%) Elasthane Black color with rainbow insert Sleeveless Maximum length cm 84 ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses
- Vintage Donald Campbell Black and White DressLocated in London, GBA chic vintage day dress by Donald Campbell. In a black and white wool print, the dress has an interesting velvet cut away collar and cuffs. It is ...Category
1980s British Day Dresses
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
After Centuries, the Kimono’s Influence on Fashion Is Still Strong
We talked to museum curators and fashion experts to find out how and why the kimono has remained endlessly fascinating for more than 1,000 years.