Thierry Mugler Sculptural Cut-Out Jacket Metal Details

Name: Thierry Mugler Sculptural Cut-Out Jacket Metal Details
Brand: Thierry Mugler
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

About the Item

Pure Mugler seduction, sharpened into couture precision. The silhouette is quintessential Thierry Mugler: strong shoulders, a hypnotically fitted waist and sculpted hips transform the body. The neckline is where the provocation begins. A series of daring cut-outs cascade down the décolletage, bridged by sleek bands and finished with polished silver-tone shiny metal bars that glint like pieces of jewelry against the dark fabric. The effect is irresistibly charged: part siren, part armour, part futuristic corsetry. It reveals just enough to tease, while the strictness of the tailoring keeps the entire composition unmistakably chic. Equally exquisite is the fabric itself. Crafted from a cotton-viscose blend, it has a rich, finely ribbed texture with an almost grosgrain-like surface that gives the jacket both structure and depth. It feels controlled yet sensual - crisp enough to hold its architectural shape, but refined enough to catch the light with an understated, expensive glow. Nocturnal glamour and unmistakable authority. Every curved seam is placed with anatomical precision, tracing and exaggerating the female form in that unmistakable Mugler manner. Thierry Mugler Made in France marked size 40

Designer:
Thierry Mugler
Brand:
Thierry Mugler
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1990-1999
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Berlin, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2727229903792

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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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