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Designer: Thierry Mugler
New Vintage Thierry Mugler Black Cat Eye Mirrored Lenses 1980'S Sunglasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Super 1980'S Thierry Mugler Black Medium Size Frame Holding A Pair Of Mirrored Lenses A True Fashion Statement From The Runway To Your Eyes. This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wea...
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1980s French Fashion

MUGLER 90S faux fur Biker jacket
Located in Genève, CH
Made of soft black faux fur fabric, this biker jacker has the emblematic sculpted Mugler’s shape. -Double breasted biker cut -Closed by six silver snap buttons embellished with a s...
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1990s French Fashion

90s Mugler Cobalt Fitted Coat Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
90s Mugler cobalt fitted coat dress. Quilted side and sleeve panels. Zippers up the front. Fully lined.
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Black Suit Sculptural Jacket Skirtsuit
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler skirtsuit, two piece set (jacket and skirt). Black sculptural suit made of high quality wool. Fabulous Thierry Mugler construc...
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler vintage black linen full circle swing skirt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning vintage by Thierry Mugler black linen full circle swing skirt. Front slide pockets. Beautiful excellent condition. French size 38 Measurements flat: Waist: 12,5inch/32cm(x2...
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1990s French Fashion

1980 Wild Theirry Mugler Metallic Silk Brocade Print Military Style Skirt Suit
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1980s signature Thierry Mugler for Terry metallic military pattern silk, wool and lurex brocade skirt suit. Classic military touches like epaulets, belted back and high po...
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1980s French Fashion

Black tuxedo double-breasted jacket with white satin collar Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black tuxedo double-breasted jacket with white satin collar. Main fabric: thin wool. Satin collar and rayon lining. Split in the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (US) M (But small waist)
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Early 2000s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Rivet Riveted Metal Star Zipper Medium Large Blazer Black Jacket
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful piece by Thierry Mugler! With shoulder pads! Wonderful silhouette! Wasp Waist look. Metal star zipper and rivets! Faux lather collar! Made in France! EXCELLENT Condition!...
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1990s Fashion

1990s Thierry Mugler Navy Wool Coat with Belt
Located in London, GB
This early 1990s Thierry Mugler jacket is in rare dead stock vintage condition with the original garment tags attached. It is A-line tailored in a classic navy blue in a 50% wool / ...
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1990s Italian Fashion

S/S 1996 Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Museum Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Concord, NC
Own a piece of fashion history with this extraordinary documented Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1996 skirt suit. Black and white jacket with a large folding ...
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1990s French Fashion

Mugler Angora and Wool Wrap Around Skirt 36FR/38FR
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mugler - Angora and wool wraparound skirt. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 35 cm Hips: 44 cm Length...
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Early 2000s Fashion

1990's Thierry Mugler Black Cutout Panel Jacket
Located in Concord, NC
1990’s Thierry Mugler Black jacket with triple rows of rectangular cutouts on the chest, upper arms, and center back. Square neckline. Shoulder pads. Snap front closure. Condition:...
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1990s French Fashion

1990s Thierry Mugler Black Dolman Sleeve Jacket
Located in London, GB
There's Thierry Mugler jackets and then there's this Thierry Mugler jacket! This is as good as it gets and it dates from around the time period in the mid 1990s when Thierry Mugler w...
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1990s French Fashion

Vintage Dark Wash Thierry Mugler Denim Pencil Skirt Size FR 38
Located in New York, NY
Vintage dark wash denim pencil skirt by Thierry Mugler. Circa 1980s. Contrast stitching throughout. Four pockets. Zip closure at center front. 24" waist, 31" hips, 23" length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Thierry Mugler Vintage Avant Garde Circular Striped Long Sleeve Dress, 1980s
Located in Sparks, NV
Avant garde circular striped dress by Thierry Mugler. Long sleeves and zip up front. Details: Partially Lined Front Metal Zip Closure Marked Size: 40 Estimated Size: Small-Medium ...
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1980s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Trademark Black Jacket
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Trademark Black Jacket
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1980s French Fashion

Navy blue skirt-suit Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue skirt-suit. Main fabric composition: 88% wool, 8% polyamide, 4% lycra. Lining: white cotton jersey Zip closure in the middle front. Raglan sleeves. Cut-work. SIZE: 36 (Fr...
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1980s French Fashion

Navy silk day dress with Galaxy print Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy silk day dress with Galaxy print. Snap in the middle front. Pockets on the bust. Double lays of fabric in the middle front on the skirt. Split on the side of the underneath lay ...
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1980s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler 1989 Dramatic Sculptural Avant- Garde Jacket Top
Located in Berlin, BE
Amazing rare Thierry Mugler piece 1989 Collection. Powerful sculptural shape. Dramatic anthracite avant-garde jacket top with typical Mugler-esque silhouette, fitted waist and exag...
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1980s French Fashion

Mugler Jeans Jacket with Stripes
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mugler -Jeans jacket with stripes. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 41 cm, Chest: 45 cm, Sleeve length: 61 cm, Length: 65 cm Condi...
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1990s Fashion

Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES FW 1988 Dramatic Black Suit Ensemble
Located in Berlin, BE
Showstopper! Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES Collection FW 1988/89 Absolutely extraordinary piece! The shape and tailoring is so remarkabl...
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1980s French Fashion

Purple velvet skirt-suit Thierry Mugler Circa 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple velvet skirt-suit . Cotton velvet without lining, but velvet piping inside. Snap in the middle front and in the skirt middle back. Belt in v...
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1980s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Spirng 1999 Runway Sculptural Ensemble Jacket Skirt Suit
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous documented Thierry Mugler Ensemble, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. This signature looks and it's variations has been documented on the Runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Manfred Thierry Mugler in his studio. Navy. /dark blue skirtsuit, jacket and skirt. Unique highlight is the white cotton insert piece at the bust, a nod and deconstruction to classic tailoring. A famous and iconic thierry mugler creation, feminine silhouette with fitted waist and exaggerated hips. This is a two piece ensemble of blazer with attached cotton bodice piece...
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Heels sz 8
Located in Austin, TX
Thierry Mugler Heels sz 8 condition: Good, some all over wear shoes may run 1/2 size smaller due to vintage sizing
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1990s Italian Fashion

Thierry Mugler early 1990s black wool structured skirt suit
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Thierry Mugler - Sold by Skof.Archive - Structured single breasted blazer - Cinched waist and exaggerated hips - Fitter pencil skirt - Silver plated star logo button ...
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1990s French Fashion

Brown suede dress with cut-work and metallic snap Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown suede dress with cut-work and metallic snap. Shoulder pad. Padded top-stitched details on the shoulders. No lining fabric composition but probably ray...
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1980s European Fashion

Thierry Mugler Black Cord Lace Hourglass Jacket & Skirt Set 1980s 40
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thierry Mugler Black cord lace jacket & matching skirt from the 1980s, looks barely, if ever, worn. Fitted jacket features black cord open work lace at the collar & lapels plus the s...
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1980s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline
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 Fashion

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1991 Structured Wrap Dress
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 a...
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1990s French Fashion

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Leather Dress
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black leather dress featuring MANFRED THIERRY MUGLER's typical sculptural cut, sensuality and aesthetic. This dress feature...
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20th Century French Fashion

Thierry Mugler monogram denim jacket, c. 1998
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Thierry Mugler Monogrammed Denim Jacket, circa 1998. This garment is one of very few pieces that feature the Thierry Mugler monogram. Additional to the monogram, another iconic des...
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1990s Fashion

F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Black Les Infernales Structural Runway Jacket
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler extremely rare collectible dramatic black belted jacket from the iconic Fall Winter “Les Infernales” 1988 collection and as seen on the r...
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1980s French Fashion

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Black Dress SS 1994 Spring Summer Collection. Extremely rare collectors piece. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect l...
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1990s French Fashion

Mugler H&M Leather ankle boots black size US 8.5 EUR 41 UK 7.5 Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
These beautiful Mugler H&M black ankle boots are the only footwear designed for this unique Limited edition 2023 Mugler x H&M collaboration where these and other key pieces sold out within 20 minutes of the launch date. In Mugler’s late seventies-early eighties women's collections, he used exclusively Maud Frizon, the most influential shoe designer of the period and many pieces from this collaboration derive from the archives and have been re-invented for this outstanding collection. These ankle boots are from the men’s collection but are an easy unisex classic statement for any wardrobe. In a supple black leather with patent detail, they feature an elegant, pointed toe and an accented offset block heel. For closure, this pair feature a side zipper with silver coloured hardware metal and the Mugler branded pull. Height of heal 4.5cm Top of Heal to ankle shaft front 22.7cm Heal width 10.7cm Widest width of sole 11.5cm Weight of single boot 853grammes Upper: Leather 100% Lining: Leather 100% Sole: Polyurethane 100% PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO VIEW OTHER KEY PIECES FROM THIS LTD EDITION COLLECTION. Manfred Thierry Mugler (21 December 1948 – 23 January 2022) A French fashion designer, creative director and creative adviser of Mugler. In the 1970s, Mugler launched his eponymous fashion house; and quickly rose to prominence in the following decades for his avant-garde architectural, hyperfeminine and theatrical approach to haute couture. He was one of the first designers to champion diversity in his runway shows, which often tackled racism and ageism, and incorporated non-traditional models such as drag queens, pornstars, and transgender women. In 2002, he retired from the brand, and returned in 2013 as the creative adviser. At the beginning of his career he designed signature looks for Michael Jackson, Madonna, Grace Jones, Duran Duran, Viktor Lazlo, David Bowie and Diana Ross; most notably Demi Moore's dress from the 1993 movie Indecent Proposal, which was once coined "the most famous dress of the 1990s". In 1992, he directed and designed the outfits for George Michael's "Too Funky" music video; also that year he launched the perfume Angel, which became one of the best-selling perfumes of the 20th century. Mugler's fall 1995 haute couture collection, marking the 20th anniversary of his brand, was staged at the Cirque d’Hiver venue in Paris; and has been referred to as the "Woodstock of Fashion", for having over 300 designed looks, an elaborate set design, dozens of high-profile supermodels and a performance from James Brown. He also designed costumes for Beyoncé's I Am... World Tour, and created a one-off design for Kim Kardashian to wear to the 2019 Met Gala. At the age of 24, Mugler moved to Paris. He began designing clothes for Gudule, a Parisian boutique. At 26, he began to design for a variety of large ready-to-wear fashion houses in Paris, Milan, London and Barcelona. In 1971, he began designing clothes for Karim, already showing the broad-shouldered, 1940s-derived looks he would become famous for in later years. In 1972, his full-skirted raincoat became a hit. In 1973, Mugler created his first personal collection called "Café de Paris". The style of the collection was both sophisticated and urban. Melka Tréanton, a powerful fashion editor, helped to launch his career. In 1976, she asked him to show his work in Tokyo for an event organized by Shiseido. The 1977 showing of his spring 1978 line displayed a punk influence. In 1978, he opened his first Paris boutique at the Place des Victoires in the 1er Arrondissement and rapidly gained attention as among the most extreme of the Fall 1978 broad-shoulder brigade of designers, with a penchant for mid-20th-century sci-fi themes and exaggerated 1940s-50s-style glamour marked by sharply constructed tailoring At the same time, Mugler launched a fashion collection for men. He would continue into the following decade with his 1940s-style shoulders on 1950s-tailored suits amid retrograde Wagnerian showmanship. During the 1980s and 1990s Mugler became an internationally recognized designer, often grouped with his friends Claude Montana and Azzedine Alaïa but known especially for his shapely suits, and his collections garnered much commercial success. Except for a couple of sedate salon presentations in 1986 and 1987 (when he also reduced his shoulder padding), his fashion shows were extravagant affairs held in arena-like environments and the collections associated with them had themes, sci-fi and cavewoman themes in the late seventies, celestial themes later, a 60s theme one season, an Africa theme another, a vampire-devil theme the next, and an aquatic theme the next, with ongoing creative motifs that would span multiple collections, like his late-eighties inclusion of garments and accessories modelled after the tailfins and chrome trim of 1950s U.S. automobiles most recognisably 1959 Cadillacs At the request of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, he completed his first haute couture collection in 1992. He designed the dresses of Viktor Lazlo for hosting Eurovision 1987. He created the black dress worn by Demi Moore in the 1993 movie Indecent Proposal. Mugler also directed short films, advertising films and video clips. He regularly designed costumes for musical comedies, concerts, operas, and the theatre (including Macbeth for the Comédie Française). He worked with Robert Altman and George Michael (he directed the video for Michael's "Too Funky" in 1992). He also directed the first advertising film for one of his fragrances, Alien. Mugler left fashion in 2002. In 2002, Mugler collaborated with the Cirque du Soleil. He directed "Extravaganza", one of the scenes of Zumanity, and created all of the costumes and the identity of the characters in the show. In 2008, the Mugler brand launched Thierry Mugler Beauty, a high-end line of cosmetics. In 2009, Mugler worked as artistic advisor to singer Beyoncé. He created the costumes for her "I Am... World Tour". In September 2010, Nicola Formichetti was announced to be the Creative Director of the Thierry Mugler brand. He changed the brand name to MUGLER, removing the first name, and in January 2011, he launched the revival of the brand's menswear collection in collaboration with Romain Kremer. In December 2013, House of Mugler announced David Koma as the artistic director. In 2016, Mugler created and directed the music video and staging for San Marino's Eurovision Song Contest entry "I Didn't Know" performed by Turkish singer Serhat. Despite retiring from his brand in 2003, he made the exception to design under his name "House of Mugler" for the Met Gala in 2019 and for Kim Kardashian. Getting his inspiration from Sophia Loren in the film Boy on a Dolphin, Mugler envisioned a wet California girl; hence the creation of the "wet couture dress". The American designer Casey Cadwallader was named Mugler's new creative director in December 2017. During the period of the pandemic, Mugler skipped runways for video shows that were co-created with DIS magazine's spin-off, Torso Solutions. Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe Sevigny, Bella Hadid, and Eartheater were featured in the Mugler Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear Collection video which ended with a brief homage to the late Mugler. The homage was dancing feature by prima ballerina Maria Kochetkova and vogueing superstar Barbie Swaee. After an almost three-year hiatus from runway shows, Mugler returned to an in-person show in Paris FW 2023. The runway featured models Adut Akech, Paloma Elsesser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Thierry Mugler Black Suit Jacket
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Thierry Mugler black shaped jacket. 80's does 40's style. Double breasted with hidden snap closures. Deep neckline. Slit pockets. Lined. No size tag. Bust: 38” Waist: 30" Le...
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1980s French Fashion

F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Black Futuristic Bullet Metal Runway Jacket
Located in Concord, NC
Incredible Thierry Mugler futuristic black jacket from the Fall/Winter 1989 Hiver Buick collection. Structured shoulders, peplum flared waist, single snap button closure,and long sle...
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1980s European Fashion

Thierry Mugler 1980s Black rayon blend crepe cocktail dress
Located in Milano, IT
- Black rayon blend crepe asymmetrically draped cocktail dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Asymmetrically draped - Plastic iconic buckle closure - Sheer lace back and sleeves - Fitte...
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1980s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler crop embroidered denim jacket
Located in Milano, IT
- About 80s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Blue crop jacket - Logo embroidered on the back - Button closure Size : FR 38 - EN 42 - UK 10 - US 6 (EU) Shoulder 45 cm / 18" Sleeves 28 cm /...
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1980s French Fashion

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Black Sculptural Jacket Dramatic Collar Peplum
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning rare Thierry Mugler Creation. Dramatic sculptural black jacket, a beautiful example of his superb tailoring and unique design. Dramatic pointy collar, fitted waist and exa...
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1990s French Fashion

1980s Thierry Mugler Vintage Black Peplum Blazer & Skirt Suit w/ Striped Bows
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage 1980's black cotton pique skirt suit designed by Thierry Mugler. The peplum style blazer has black and white striped upturned cuffs, collar and bows. We love that the peplum itself is lined with the same black and white stripe fabric so it shows with movement. The jacket snaps up the front and is fully lined. The slim skirt is also marked a size 36, and is lined and closes with a back zipper and snap. We love Thierry Mugler so we were thrilled to acquire this from an estate we recently handled. This incredible suit is labeled with the blue Thierry Mugler...
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1980s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Leather Lamb Star Fringe Wasp Waist Bee Motorcycle Large Jacket
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful fringe jacket by Thierry Mugler! Lamb leather! Gray star parts around the waist! With shoulder pads. *MUGLER* sign on the zip puller. VERY GOOD condition! SIZE Large. ...
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1990s Fashion

Thierry Mugler 80s vintage black skirt with attached signature belted halter top
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing a vintage spectacular Thierry Mugler couture long skirt or dress with an attached black belted halter top. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this exquisite pie...
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1980s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Dramatic Runway Silk Jacket Black Velvet
Located in Berlin, BE
Extraordinairy Thierry Mugler Jacket, FW 1995 Collection Fabulous rare Collector's piece, seen on the legendary Runway Show Fall Winter 1995. Gorgeous pure ...
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress Iconic Black Spider Web Anatomique Computer
Located in Berlin, BE
The 'TRON' Dress or 'Spiderweb-Dress' Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture, asuming FW 90/91 "Anatomique Computer" Collection. Extremely rare Collectors Piece. The perfect little black d...
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1990s French Fashion

THIERRY MUGLER Couture Vintage Black Cut Out Jacket
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER Couture vintage spring/summer black supple jacket featuring cut-outs on front, forearms and back embellished with brushed silver tone arrowhead details. This jacket i...
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20th Century French Fashion

Black cocktail dress with cutwork Thierry Mugler Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with cutwork. No fabric tag but probably rayon. Zip in the middle back + hook&eye. Shoulder-pads. Split middle back= 10 cm SIZE 42 (M/L)
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Couture Cold Shoulder Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous shoulder baring black dress from Thierry Mugler Couture. The dress is semi fitted with lots of flattering vertical seaming and it slightly f...
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1990s French Fashion

S/S 1997 Thierry Mugler Couture 'Les Insectes' Black Fringe Tassel Blazer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic Thierry Mugler blazer, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Spring/Summer 1997 'Les Insectes' Couture collection this blazer features ma...
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Rare Dramatic Suit Skirtsuit Silhouette Wool Blazer Skirt 80s
Located in Berlin, BE
Fantastic Rare Thierry Mugler Ensemble! Dramatic dark blue wool - blazer/top and skirt. This construction is truly amazing! Inspired by sea creatures the garment has sharp fin-like ...
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1980s French Fashion

1990s Thierry Mugler Black Leather Studded Strapless Bustier Corset
Located in Concord, NC
Incredible 1990's Thierry Mugler Couture strapless black leather studded bustier top. The inside is lined and boned with a built in corset with cups to add shape and there is a fabri...
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1990s European Fashion

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
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1990s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler 1990'S Graffiti Print Halter Neck Denim Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990's vintage Thierry Mugler halter-neck bodycon shaped halter neck denim dress. With blue, green and yellow spray paint effect 'tag' style 'MUGLER' spe...
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1990s European Fashion

Late 1970s Thierry Mugler Denim Mesh Corset Bustier Top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning denim and mesh Thierry Mugler corset top. From the late 1970s, this top features a zipper at the front, mesh panels at the side...
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1970s Italian Fashion

Spectacular Thierry Mugler Jacket Crystal Jewel Black Dramatic Sculptural
Located in Berlin, BE
ICONIC extremely rare Thierry Mugler piece Museum worthy collectors piece Fabulous Thierry Mugler jacket with breathtaking crystal jewel details. Assuming FW 1992 collection. Drama...
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1990s French Fashion

MUGLER Vintage Nude Tone Mesh with Black Crack Design Ensemble Size M
Located in Nice, FR
MUGLER vintage nude tone mesh rare bodysuit and skirt ensemble featuring a black crack design all over. BODYSUIT features : - Mandarin collar. - Front down zippered closure. - Snap ...
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20th Century Italian Fashion

Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture Spider Dress FW 2001 Rare Museum Worthy Black Red
Located in Berlin, BE
Sensational Rare Museum Worthy Thierry Mugler Couture Dress, FW 2001 Collection. Iconic Statement Piece Amazing black bodycon dress fashioned of black viscose rayon with raised re...
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

S/S 1992 Thierry Mugler Black Runway Jacket Dramatic White Collar
Located in Concord, NC
Incredible rare Thierry Mugler black jacket with a dramatic pointed white collar and matching white cuffs from the Spring Summer 1992 collection and as seen on the runway. Made in Fr...
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1990s French Fashion

Fashion: Shop Vintage Clothing, Haute Couture and More

Fashion is littered with stories we can’t help but consume with voracity. Behind the world’s revered luxury houses and designers, there are often accounts of modest beginnings that gave way to the resonant work we’ve cherished all of our lives.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel learned to sew under the tutelage of nuns in an orphanage. Later, as an impoverished teenager at a boarding school in central France, clad in the drab clothes of the underclass compared to those of her classmates, she furthered her needlework skills. By the early 1900s, she was helming a hat shop with help from her sister and her aunt.

Chanel made spare, unadorned hats at first, and the now-momentous “little black dress,” published in the form of a sketch in Vogue in 1926, symbolized her intention to design for all social classes. Working with simple lines and ordinary fabrics, Chanel created garments that she hoped would encourage women to leave extravagant clothes behind. The young milliner would soon become pivotal to the evolution of both covetable casual wear and handmade high-fashion apparel, building a brand that has influenced countless designers all over the world.

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only,” Chanel said. “Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

Around the same time, a young former hotel bellboy named Guccio Gucci began to sell imported leather luggage from a small retail space in his native Florence, and it wouldn’t be long before he was overseeing a number of artisans who were making leather goods and other accessories. With the help of his sons, he opened a second shop in Rome and later launched his handbags, wallets and more.

There are people like Chanel and Gucci, sometimes of meager means, working in near obscurity to create lasting and innovative garments and accessories that today fill the interiors of our favorite boutiques and, ultimately, the closets of our home.

There are family-owned luxury-goods companies, such as Hermès in Paris, which began as a saddle manufacturer in the 1800s, serving the era’s carriage trade before it would expand to include venerable handbags as well as its numerous silk scarves, each emblazoned with a richly decorative design.

For many of us, the narratives behind the ornate monograms that adorn these iconic works are just as important as the items themselves.

Haute couture from the House of Chanel — practical, form-fitting evening dresses and menswear made of fine tweeds — has a long lineage, but now it’s earned a legitimate place in museums as often as it has in the homes of modern marquee influencers. Vintage Yves Saint Laurent leather clutches and handbags couldn’t have aged better over time, either. The French luxury fashion label’s long history of vibrant, gender-blurring designs, including the revolutionary Mondrian minidress in 1965, owe to the creative inclinations of a young Yves, who made paper dolls as a child and designed dresses for the women in his family by the time he was a teenager.

The appeal of vintage and designer clothing — whether it’s nostalgia for ’80s fashion treasures like oversize blazers or the bright and elaborate patterns that characterize sundresses of the 1960s — endures, and our appetite for irreplaceable garments as well as their riveting origin stories won’t recede anytime soon. An authentic handbag or purse from Hermès isn’t merely durable and alluring. The Birkin, for example, is hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, comes in a variety of exotic leathers and is also a savvy investment.

“The Birkin’s value has consistently risen and never fluctuated downward,” says Reece Morgan, head of handbags and accessories for Xupes, citing the fact that “production has been highly limited to maintain its unattainable aura.” In fact, he adds, Hermès has been “scaling back production each year.”

Today, we’re captivated by the work of prodigious Illinois-born talent Virgil Abloh, who not only triumphed in the fashion world with his Milan-based streetwear label Off-White, but was also a visual artist, a furniture designer and more. In 2018, Abloh, who learned about fashion from his seamstress mother, became one of the first Black designers to head a French luxury fashion house, having secured an artistic director role at Louis Vuitton.

“His clothing turns wearers into accomplices of his grand artistic scheme,” Michael Darling, the chief curator at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art, wrote of Abloh’s work.

On 1stDibs, you can revel in the stories behind the fashion we love and browse everything from classic, one-of-a-kind gowns crafted by Parisian couturiers to stylish, modern streetwear designed by forward-looking brands. Shop 19th-century Louis Vuitton trunks or kaleidoscopic and colorful 1960s skirts by Emilio Pucci or edgy ensembles by visionary designers like Azzedine Alaïa. Your fashion journey begins right here.

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