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Rare Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Archival Evening Dress Dramatic Glamour

Name: Rare Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Archival Evening Dress Dramatic Glamour
Brand: Thierry Mugler
Price: 9324 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History A fabulous extremely rare Thierry Mugler evening gown. Very beautiful old Hollywood vibes. Assuming FW1986 Collection as the black velvet and crystal star details were significant for this Collection. Dramatic fitted dress made of black velvet. Gorgeous construction, highlightng the glamourus sleeves and crytsal Mugler Star on the neck. Closes with a zipper on the back. This truly is wearable Art. Extremely rare collectors piece. Highly wearable and an investment piece that will continue to increase in value. Marked vintage size 38 Made in France

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Wear consistent with age and use. some small flaws, the velvet shows some minor wear on a few places.

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Berlin, DE

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1stDibs: LU2727222452192

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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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